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Iowa Schools Start On A Friday This Year Because Of This Dumb Law
People from other states say that Iowa is actually an acronym that stands for Idiots Out Wondering Around. When you read this article about why schools start the 2024-2025 school year on Friday, you'll agree that they also wonder in Des Moines. Sure, it makes sense for school to start...
A major CO2 pipeline through the Midwest cleared a big hurdle. Now all eyes are on the Dakotas
Iowa recently gave the greenlight for what could become the largest carbon capture and sequestration project in the world. But regulatory hurdles, lawsuits and questions remain there and in neighboring states.
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
DART sets new record for rides given during Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — DART broke a record during the Iowa State Fair this year. During the 11-day stretch, DART provided more than 270,000 shuttle rides. That's a 13% increase from last year's state fair. This year's busiest day was Saturday, with a total of 39,943 rides provided. »...
Neumann Brothers accepting applications for 2024 Heart Fund grants
Neumann Brothers Inc., a Des Moines-based general contractor, is now accepting applications for its annual Neumann Heart Fund grant program. The employee-led charitable initiative will award $20,000 to Central Iowa nonprofits this coming October. Iowa nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax status and missions addressing homelessness, food insecurity and first-responder support are encouraged to apply. Applications are reviewed and scored by an internal committee of Neumann employees. “The Heart Fund is led by the ‘heart’ of our organization — our employees — and the issues prevalent in the communities we work in,” said Mike Simpson, president and CEO of Neumann, in a prepared statement. To apply, complete a brief online form on Neumann’s website. Applications are due Sept. 13.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Perry Schools Hires 19 New Teachers for 2024-25 School Year
Prior to the new school year starting on Friday, Perry Schools is bringing in a healthy amount of new teachers. The 2024-2025 school year for Perry will continue to be a recovery year following the January 4th tragedy. Perry Superintendent Clark Wicks explains that there hasn’t been a huge fluctuation of students with the loss of the Tyson Foods Pork Plant, and is happy to announce that 19 new teachers are on staff between the elementary, middle, and high school.
Iowa Workforce Development says Dubuque's unemployment rate is increasing
Iowa Workforce Development released data on July's unemployment rates and contrasting rates from a year ago. Dubuque is higher than the state average of 2.8% with 3.8%, which is higher than last July when it was 2.9% for the county's unemployment rate. Labor Market Research Economist Kris Henze says in...
How an Australian breakdancer is boosting web traffic to an Iowa clothing company
DAVENPORT, Iowa — It's been a big summer for people and stores named 'Raygun.'. Social media exploded during the inaugural breakdancing portion of the Paris Olympic Games, but not for the reason traditional b-boys and b-girls might have hoped for. Australian b-girl, Rachael Gunn, represented her country in Paris....
Iowa State Fair Sets a New Attendance Record!
Earlier today we learned about Iowa setting a record that we hope to never come close to again. Were you aware there were there have been this many tornadoes in Iowa so far in 2024? Here we have a record that Iowa can be a little bit more excited for. The Iowa State Fair saw some incredible numbers during the first opening weekend and fair officials have been wondering if these early numbers would help propel the fair to new heights.
Iowa Breaks a Record It Hopes to Never Break Again
The state of Iowa broke a 20-year-old record this year and it's a record that Iowans would be perfectly fine with never breaking again. The worst part about this record-setting year is we're only 2/3rds of the way through 2024. There is still plenty of time for the state of Iowa to add to this total tornado count, which is pretty scary.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
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