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18th annual Iowa Irish Fest starts Friday
WATERLOO, Iowa — The 18th annual Iowa Irish Fest returns to Waterloo on Friday with local favorites like Wylde Nept, and The Crowfoot Rakes joining headliners Scythian, Enter the Haggis, and The High Kings. The Highland Games are set to take place on Saturday and an array of traditional...
Camp Winnebago Owner Rally Draws 550 Units to Forest City
FOREST CITY, Iowa – Winnebago Industries Inc. last year changed the name of its annual RV owners rally from its traditional “Grand National Rally” to “Camp Winnebago” just to keep up with the times. But that didn’t mean that the popular 55-year-old event itself, which...
Per Mandates And Iowa Universities End DEI Programs
Last week, Iowa State University (ISU) closed its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) office in order to adhere to state mandates. The decision was made in response to recent directives from the Iowa Board of Regents and state lawmakers, which aimed to cut down on spending for DEI initiatives at public universities in Iowa.
Cedar Rapids couple donates $1 million to Mercy Medical Center ER renovation
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mercy Medical Center has received a $1 million donation from a Cedar Rapids couple to help with the renovation of the hospital’s downtown Emergency Room waiting area. The couple and their family have been patients of Mercy Medical Center for several decades and say...