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Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, July 2, 1919: Iowa supports women's vote
The Des Moines Register's sister paper, the Evening Tribune, reports on July 2, 1919, that the Iowa Legislature in a special session has added the state to the growing roll of those in support of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That amendment, ratified the following year, gave women the full right to vote. Iowa women had long been prominent in the suffrage movement. Today in Iowa, women hold two of four congressional seats, one of two U.S. Senate seats and the governor's office.
Panther Softball Score 20 Runs on Eagles
The Panorama Panther softball team had their final regular season game in Afton against the East Union Eagles, resulting in the Panthers claiming a 20-8 victory over the Eagles. Panorama would score a run in the top of the first but East Union would respond quickly and take the lead, notching in three runs of their own in the bottom of the first. This would light a fire under the Panthers, who would score six runs to take a 7-3 lead and would not look back. Panorama would score every inning, and would notch in another six runs in the final inning of the contest resulting in a 20-8 landslide victory for the Panorama Panthers.
Damage Survey Uncovers Two Tornadoes in Central Nebraska
Severe weather struck Central Nebraska on Monday, leaving a trail of impact that weather officials are now assessing. According to the latest reports from the National Weather Service (NWS), two tornadoes briefly touched down during the storms, though neither reached the intensity threshold required for an EF-Scale Rating. The first...
Iowan with disability wins federal support
The U.S. Office for Civil Rights has issued a ruling ensuring that an Iowa man with disabilities is able to live in his home and receive round-the-clock medical care. Advocates for people with disabilities hope the move sets precedent for other people in Iowa and around the country. When he...
KMAland Sports Schedule (7/6): Postseason baseball begins
(KMAland) -- Postseason baseball is here with KMA Sports covering six games between Neola, Lenox and Afton on Saturday. Check out the KMAland Sports Schedule for Saturday below. KMALAND BASEBALL SCHEDULE. Iowa Class 1A District 3 — First Round. Boyer Valley vs. Newell-Fonda (at Woodbury Central), 1:00 PM. Audubon...
Steven Sipple: Somehow, some way, Matt Rhule may have found an upgrade for Nebraska in secondary coach John Butler
Things I know, and things I think I know: John Butler bets on himself. We know that much about the man who appears set to become Nebraska’s new secondary coach and defensive passing game coordinator. When the 51-year-old Butler was passed over this past winter for the Buffalo Bills’ defensive coordinator opening, he chose to […] The post Steven Sipple: Somehow, some way, Matt Rhule may have found an upgrade for Nebraska in secondary coach John Butler appeared first on On3.
Severe storms bring hail, strong winds to Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa
Severe storms moved over the metro just after 6 this evening. Communities in western Iowa saw the most impact; viewers from Crescent, Iowa shared photos of golf ball-sized hail. Several funnel clouds were spotted near that area as well. None of them ever developed into confirmed tornadoes.
It’s Agriculture Day at the Adams County Fair
(Adams Co) Today is Agriculture Day at the Adams County Fair. Morning events at the fair consist of weigh-ins for swine, beef, sheep and beef pen of 3. The open dog show is at 9:00 a.m. At 10:00 a.m. there is a Safety in Shooting Sports Exhibition and Southwest Iowa Draft Horse Association Games. The Bill Riley Talent Show is at 3:00 p.m. A Cornhole tournament will take place at 4:30 p.m. (registration opens at 4:00). Gates open for the Universal Pro Rodeo at 5:00 p.m., with the Rodeo starting at 7:00. Live music with Dustin Baird will follow the rodeo.
KMAland Softball (7/6): Creston downs St. Albert, Sioux City North topples LC
(KMAland) -- Creston took down St. Albert while Sioux City North toppled Lewis Central in KMAland softball on Saturday. Check out the rundown below. •Taryn Fredrickson, Creston: 7 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 13 K. •Lexi Narmi, St. Albert: 3/3, HR, RBI, R, BB + 3 IP, 3...
The Last Man Ever Put to Death in the State of Iowa
Iowa is one of 23 states (along with Washington D.C.) that have abolished Capital Punishment. However, that wasn't always the case. The last time the state of Iowa performed the Death Penalty within its borders was in 1963. The practice would be banned statewide two years later, although there have been several efforts to bring it back in recent years.
WIC Benefits Can Now Be Redeemed Through Online Order And Pick Up Through Hy-Vee App
Iowa Woman Infant and Children (WIC) has partnered with Hy-Vee to offer more convenient shopping for those enrolled in the nutritional program. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program WIC is now available to purchase accepted items for online ordering and pick up. HHS started exploring the idea of advancing the program to participate in this new feature with a pilot program in a Des Moines store in February of this year. After working out the details to be as efficient as possible, the initiative expanded across Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska in early June. The new feature for the WIC program was made possible through a grant from the Center for Nutrition and Health Impact. HHS Director Kelly Garcia says, “This is yet another incredible example of a public-private partnership that will greatly benefit individuals receiving WIC benefits in our state. The goal of this program is to provide easier access and conveniences- and every parent of young children wants the convenience while balancing work and life.” WIC members can select qualifying food items online in the Hy-Vee app and enter their eWIC card numbers during checkout. The WIC program was established nationwide in 1974, celebrating 50 years of supporting mothers, children, and families in Iowa, assisting them to live healthier lives. WIC provides supplemental nutritious food, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutritional education to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women and infants through age five children who are at nutritional risk.
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
How's the economy doing? Depends on your point of view
Al Charlson is a North Central Iowa farm kid, lifelong Iowan, and retired bank trust officer. The Waverly newspaper group previously published a version of this commentary. Based on the standard measures I learned to watch over 30 years as a trust officer, the U.S. economy is in good condition. We have completed seven straight quarters of real GDP growth. Corporate profits after taxes in the first quarter or 2024 were 6.4 percent higher than a year earlier. Monthly job growth remains strong, and unemployment has been 4 percent or lower every month since January 2022.
St. Albert blanks Fremont-Mills to advance in postseason play
(Lenox) -- St. Albert baseball's 12th win of the year and fifth win in the last six games propelled them into a Class 1A District Semifinal. The Falcons (12-21) cruised to an 8-0 win over Fremont-Mills in district quarterfinal action on KMA-FM 99.1. Strong pitching from Owen Marshall, and then...
Jefferson City Renegades defeat 2nd ranked Clarinda on Saturday
Jefferson City — The Jefferson City Renegades took on the Clarinda A's, out of Iowa for the second night in a row on Saturday. They fell to Clarinda, 15-8 on Friday. On Saturday Jefferson would pull out a 3-2 victory over Clarinda, who is the second ranked team in M.I.N.K. League standings.
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