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Iowa State Fair brings thousands to Des Moines, breaking records
(The Center Square) - The Iowa State Fair set attendance records for three of its first seven days as Iowans and out-of-state residents enjoy the annual August event in Des Moines. Tuesday was the latest record-setting day with 101,244 people, according to the fair's website. The previous record was 102,953 attendees, set in 2019. Attendance records were also broken on Saturday with 118,286 and on Sunday with 114,937, according to the fair. ...
Win for Harris-Walz ticket would mean country’s first Native American female governor
If Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are elected this fall, not only would a woman of color lead the country for the first time, but a Native woman would govern a state for the first time in U.S. history too. Peggy Flanagan, the...
USD Occupational Therapy Department to Facilitate Event to Help Improve Comfort and Safety 'Fit' for Senior Drivers
To help senior drivers find a better “fit” with their cars for comfort and safety, mobility experts are hosting a safety program designed to help older drivers and their families. CarFit, a national program developed by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, is designed to give a quick, yet comprehensive check on how well an older driver and their vehicle work together.
Fire damages a second-story bedroom
Mitchell firefighters quickly extinguished a fire on the second floor of a house in the 700 block of West Fifth Avenue shortly after 5pm Thursday. Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says two firefighters knocked down the fire quickly. “It seems like it’s a room and contents fire”, said Sandoval. “There was an upstairs bedroom that would have been a converted attic…that sustained pretty considerable damage.”
Over two dozen southeast Iowa historical family farms honored at State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — 25 Southeast Iowa Century or Heritage Farms, owned by the same families for at least 100 or 150 years, were honored at the Iowa State Fair on Wednesday. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, in collaboration with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, recognized these families and their contributions.
Big Grove Brewery and Trees Forever team up for 'Good Grove' beer release, tree planting
Big Grove Brewery and the nonprofit Trees Forever are teaming up to plant good vibes in Iowa. The craft brewery has released a new beer called Good Grove, a fruited lager. It is expected to be available in all Big Grove taprooms in Iowa City, Solon, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines until September....
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