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Adventureland ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary with drone show
ALTOONA, Iowa — Adventureland is celebrating turning 50 this summer and it is doing so in a big way this weekend. The Altoona amusement park opened on August 16th, 1974. During the three-night celebration, the park is hosting what it says is Iowa’s largest drone show. It will run from August 16-18 and start at […]
108th Meskwaki Powwow draws a global audience
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT – The 108th Annual Meskwaki Powwow wrapped up on Sunday at the Powwow Grounds located on the Settlement about four miles west of Tama. The four-day event celebrated various groups throughout the weekend, including a Veterans’ Day program on Saturday. Attendees came from all corners of Iowa and beyond, including Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen, members of the Sac and Fox tribe from Oklahoma, and a Hawai’i delegation that provided a cultural exchange with local dances, rituals and a fireknife performance. Visitors also enjoyed food and goods from multiple local vendors in addition to enjoying the Powwow program in the main arena that featured dancing, singing and recognition of tribe royalty. Meskwaki Media Director Shannon Mitchell reported that the powwow’s livestream had been seen by well over 300,000 viewers, and an announcer said the streams had been viewed in 82 countries.
Albaugh Seed Treatment Team Honors David Winston’s Retirement, Welcomes Quentin Edelman
Ankeny, IA (August 15, 2024) — Albaugh, LLC announced that David Winston, Key Account Manager – Seed Treatments, has announced his retirement, effective December 31, following a highly respected seed industry sales career that has spanned nearly 45 years. He has been with Albaugh since 2014. Albaugh has...
Franklin County man arrested for targeting Hispanic-owned businesses for harassment
HAMPTON, Iowa – An arrest has been made over fliers posted on multiple Hispanic-owned businesses. Law enforcement says the fliers read “USA Illegal Immigrant Hunting permit, no bag limits, tagging not required.” Court documents state the fliers were posted Tuesday at the following businesses in Hampton:. -...
Alternating Currents Electrifying The Quad-Cities With Events In Illinois And Iowa
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 16-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple locations, it’s a one-of-a-kind fest that allows people to put together a diverse menu of awesome entertainment, and the majority of the shows are free.
Iowan Steve Higgins sees his butter sculpture at the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s a sight hundreds of fairgoers wait in line for every year, to see butter sculptures that attract visitors to the agriculture building and pay tribute to Iowa natives. “If you’re from Iowa, being sculpted out of butter is pretty much what other big...
StormTeam 3: Scattered showers today and tomorrow, sun returns Sunday
Another round of scattered showers are possible for both Friday and Saturday afternoon and evenings as energy from a mature low pressure system to our north continues to feed shower chances. If you have any outdoor plans today or tomorrow, please stay weather aware as those plans could get a...
Community garden finally gets win vs. restrictive city ordinances
DES MOINES, Iowa — For a hundred years, it was a forgotten space. “It was barren. Not much of anything,” says neighbor, Bill Callahan, of the half-acre lot at 24th and High Streets in Des Moines. “I presumed it would become a parking lot for somebody.” But Ryan Francois saw something in it. “I live […]
Des Moines couple stuck with $1,100 bill after failing to remove homeless from property
DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s a 65-acre patch of green goodness, with a consistent problem. “We would come out every night after work, pick up the garbage, lug it back up to the car, and repeat.”. Gerri Beeler-Schmitt and her husband have been dealing with garbage for decades....
Iowa State Fair husband calling contest winner channeled 'Ice Ice Baby' into her call
Seven competitors took part in one of the most iconic and unique competitions the Iowa State Fair is nationally recognized for: the husband calling contest. “GARYYYYYYYYY!” one contestant cried. “IRRRRRR-VIN!!” another one sang in her highest soprano timbre. ...
USDA criticizes Iowa's planned summer feeding program, raising doubts over waiver approval
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has criticized Iowa's proposal to launch its own summer feeding program with federal money, saying it shows the state believes it "knows better than its own families do about what their needs are" and raising questions about whether the state's plan will be approved. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that Iowa will seek a waiver from the 2025 Summer EBT program. The EBT program would provide Iowa families with pre-loaded electronic benefits...
Iowa State Fair temperatures are coolest in recent memory
Des Moines has experienced some pretty extreme weather events this year, but our summer temperatures have remained fairly moderate, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines. Why it matters: After getting pelted with hail, thunderstorms and tornadoes, it's nice to walk outside and bask in some of the...
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