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A spooky good time: Volunteers produce 1,000 jack-o’-lanterns for Spirits in the Gardens
A jack-o'-lantern overload awaits guests at Reiman Gardens next week. The Ames facility is gearing up for this year’s Spirits in the Gardens event with the help of about 2,000 volunteers, who are stenciling, gutting and carving about 1,000 jack-o’-lanterns. When Reiman Gardens held its first Spirits in the Gardens celebration in 2016,...
Which Iconic Halloween Character is Most Popular in Iowa?
October is in full swing and with that comes cooler temperatures, the leaves changing colors, and one of the most exciting Holidays of the year...Halloween!. Ghosts, Goblins, Mummies, Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, and Zombies are ready to take over Halloween parties and hit the streets for trick-or-treating. Whether you plan on hitting the streets with your kids on Thursday, October 31st, or visiting a trunk-or-treat on a different day, it's an exciting time of the year for everyone.
College Football Recap: ISU, Nebraska and NW Missouri All Win; OSU Dominates Hawks
Hawkeye fans had some hope when they went into the locker room at halftime only down by 7-0 but the Buckeyes erased any upset talk by running away in the second half. On their first possession of the 3rd quarter, Ohio St. faced a 3rd and 6 from their own 43 and Will Howard found Jeremiah Smith for a 54 yard pass. On the next play, Smith made a spectacular one handed catch in the corner of the end zone for a 14-0 lead. Hawks QB Cade McNamara fumbled after the ensuing kickoff at the Ohio St. 19; three plays later, Howard found the end zone and the game was pretty much decided.
Iowa Is One Of The Best States For Cat Ownership In 2024
Gotta love the little four-legged friends. We've told you that, compared to the rest of the nation, Iowa is one of the cheapest places to be a dog owner. Apparently, we're really good at owning pets in general. Statista has found that Iowa is one of the top states for cat ownership in 2024, specifically the 6th best state in the country.
Determining Iowa’s constitutional amendments
Amending the Constitution is a long process. Lawmakers must agree in a vote in two consecutive general assemblies (see The Gazette, Sept. 30, 2024). This November, in addition to casting votes for candidates in the General Election, Iowans will vote on two issues to amend the Iowa Constitution: Voting Age and Citizenship and Gubernatorial Succession. ...
The Great Apple Crunch Takes Over Iowa & the Midwest this October
October is National Farm to School Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with the Great Apple Crunch! This fun and tasty event encourages people of all ages to take a big, juicy bite out of a locally grown apple—simultaneously—at noon on October 9th. Across the Midwest, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, schools, families, and organizations will come together to support local farmers and highlight the importance of healthy, fresh food in our communities. And if you can’t crunch right at noon, don’t worry—any time in October works! It’s a simple but impactful way to promote farm-to-school programs and healthy eating.
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