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2024 Iowa State Fair Skillathon Contest Results Announced
AMES, Iowa – This year, 192 youth from 49 Iowa counties participated in Iowa State University Extension and Outreach skillathons for meat goats, sheep and swine at the Iowa State Fair. The swine and sheep skillathons took place on Aug. 11 and a goat skillathon was held on Aug. 14.
1 on 1 with Moline & Hawkeyes great Acie Earl
First-round NBA draft pick Acie Earl, a former Moline Maroon and Iowa Hawkeye, is back in the Quad Cities to autograph his books for fans. He’ll be at The Brewed Book in Davenport with Authoress Isis at 11 a.m. on Saturday, but was kind enough to sit down with Hawkeye Headquarters for a one-on-one interview this week while he was in the studio with Living Local.
Rock Island Grand Prix course change gives access to businesses during construction
The Rock Island Grand Prix will see its first course change ever this year to avoid local construction meant to revitalize the downtown. It will provide unique challenges to long-time racers. “The interesting thing will be we’ve raced the same track for 28 years and now no one will have...
Biggest snowfalls recorded in Iowa history
Almost everyone who lives in areas prone to snow seems to have a legendary snowstorm story: the blizzard of '78, the Storm of the Century, any of the blizzards or bomb cyclones that have happened since then. And according to experts, historic snowstorms—the kind you measure all other snowy days against—are becoming more regular.
Kelly Osbourne says she loves living in Iowa with her boyfriend, Slipknot's Sid Wilson
Iowa is home to many of the greats. But did you know Kelly Osbourne lives here too? In a recent Instagram story, the singer, TV personality and daughter of rocker Ozzy Osbourne revealed that many people don't realize that she and her boyfriend, Slipknot's Sid Wilson, have a home right here in Iowa....
Speaker Grassley hosting Freedom in the Heartland event
Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley will host an event called “Freedom in the Heartland” on Wednesday, September 4 at the Bremer County Fairgrounds in Waverly. Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kaufmann, Governor Kim Reynolds, Senator Chuck Grassley, and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson will be in attendance. The fundraising event will include food, speeches, and live music.
State conducts emergency evacuation of nursing home, but won’t say why
For the second time in two years, residents of the Aspire of Donnellson nursing home in Lee County have been relocated after an emergency evacuation at the facility. On Christmas Eve in 2022, the home’s 50 residents were evacuated with the assistance of the fire department and more than a dozen other agencies after a […]
State disaster declaration follows July tornadoes
The state of Illinois has declared Henry County a disaster area in the wake of the July 15 tornadoes that swept through the county. That’s good news for Kewanee, where city officials have been seeking government assistance with the cost of clearing trees and other debris from the storm.
Henry County added to disaster proclamation
Henry County is among seven counties that will receive assistance after severe storms July 13 – 16. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation after severe weather and flooding affected Cook County, Henry County, Fulton County, St. Clair County, Washington County, Winnebago County and Will County on July 13 – 16. The proclamation comes after […]
Muscatine Police Investigate Report of Shots Fired
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KCRG) - Officers from the Muscatine Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 1100 block of East 8th Street just before 10 p.m. on Friday night. No injuries have been reported with the incident and the episode seems to be isolated. The investigation into...
Fairport Fish Hatchery building education pavilion set for completion in October.
The long history of the Fairport Fish Hatchery near Muscatine, Iowa, starts with the normalization of mass-produced clothing. Member of the Friends of Fairport Fish Hatchery Jim Elias says the freshwater mussels were a great source of buttons to fasten fabric. "The Fairport Fish Hatchery was established as the United...
Be a part of Clinton Half Marathon | Grow Clinton
A half marathon hits Clinton September 8th and you can be part of the fun!. Joining us is Jesse Lawson, Clinton Half Marathon Race Director and Luann Larson, YWCA Clinton Health & Wellness Manager. For more information visit clintonhalfmarathon.com. This segment was sponsored by Grow Clinton.
VA Virtual Mobile Clinic visiting Osage Sept. 30
(ABC 6 News) – The Central Iowa VA Virtual Health has scheduled an onsite visit to provide services to Veterans in Osage, Iowa. The unit will allow Veterans to schedule appointments to meet with their VA healthcare provider in a secure and private Virtual Medical Room. The Virtual Mobile...
Charles City Cleans Up from Thursday (08.29) Storms
Severe thunderstorms left several inches of rain and scores of downed trees and tree limbs across North Iowa Thursday (08.29) Torrential rain and strong winds hit Charles City about 7 pm Thursday night, bringing down numerous trees and tree limbs across the city, some making streets impassable. That’s City Administrator...
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