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Fitzgerald Selected Iowa’s Outstanding Ag Teacher
BOONE, Iowa—Jim Fitzgerald, agricultural science teacher at Boone High School, was selected as Iowa’s 2024 Outstanding Ag Teacher by the Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators. This award program distinguishes secondary and post-secondary agricultural education teachers who are conducting the highest quality agricultural education programs in the state. The award recognizes leadership in civic, community, agriculture/agribusiness and professional activities. Outstanding agricultural educators are innovators and catalysts for student success in agricultural education. As the state winner, Fitzgerald advances to compete as the Iowa representative in the Region 3 Outstanding Ag Teacher Award for the National Association of Agricultural Educators.
Eastern Iowans Name Their Favorite Area Food Trucks
Now that summer is here, it's the perfect time to celebrate all the awesome food trucks that we have here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of my favorites, as well as recommendations from members of the Cedar Rapids Area Support Local Group Facebook page:. Stone Wall Brick Oven Pizza.
Warning! Iowa Is One Of The Most Dangerous States For Deer Collisions
When driving in Iowa, and other Midwestern states, the thought of deer running out of nowhere is always on our mind. I once had a history teacher who would always say "Make sure you watch out for deer" at the end of our class, and while most of us couldn't drive at the time, it is a phrase that stuck with me.
Grundy Center Police Department on the brink
GRUNDY CENTER – Roughly 100 people turned up Monday evening at the Grundy Center Community Center for a town hall/special session regarding the looming possibility the city council may soon disband its local police department due to budget constraints and instead contract with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office for services.
Iowans close to the Nebraska border, take up pickleball with Smash Park's new location
Iowans on the southwestern border of the state may want to check out the new Smash Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The entertainment venue popular for its pickleball courts and combination of food and recreation announced the opening of its new location in the La Vista suburb of Omaha in a news release on Thursday.
Bird Flu Now Found In 13 Sioux County Dairy Herds
(Sioux County) The bird flu outbreak in Iowa has led to 45 cases in poultry and 13 in dairy. Dairy exhibition cows in Iowa now must be tested for the flu before entering any shows. The Great Jones County Fair is preparing for the upcoming event, implementing testing and quarantine measures for dairy exhibitors. Despite the challenges, fair organizers are focused on creating a safe environment for all animals and participants. The new rules require additional preparation for 4H and FFA kids showing dairy cows, emphasizing the importance of finding state-accredited veterinarians.
Weekly Log: Volunteers Help Keep Radio Stations On Air During Flood
As floodwaters inundated much of northwestern Iowa, volunteers helped sandbag to keep floodwaters out of Saga’s Spencer Radio Group, which includes KICD/1240, KMRR/104.9, and KICD-FM/107.7. The radio stations have been providing continuing coverage of the flood emergency, including daily live updates from the mayor. Former WHO/1040 (Des Moines) morning...
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