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16-year-old finds family in the show pig business
SCHLESWIG, Iowa — There is an old saying that if you love your job, it really isn’t work. In Brenden Sieren’s case, he believes he has found a business he enjoys that can one day become his career. Brenden, 16, works for Donscheski Show Pigs based in...
Bluejays Raced Around the Basepaths
The Perry baseball team had a team On Base Percentage of .343 as they went 11-19 last season. The offense had a down year, but when the Bluejays reached base they saw success. Perry was able to steal 42 of 48 chances this most recent season. Owen Myers used his elite speed to swipe a team high 24. The junior was caught just three times. 24 steals by Myers is the most in nearly a decade by a Bluejay. He ranks 23rd in the state out of 3A athletes ahead of the State Tournament. Geren Kenney stole 7 bases for second on the team. Drake Levan chipped in going four for four in stolen base attempts. Perry will hope to reach base more often next year which should lead to more stolen base opportunities.
Afternoon Storms May Bring Funnel Clouds to Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Davenport, IA – More humid conditions are expected across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois today, with afternoon showers and storms likely. The National Weather Service in Quad Cities reports a 20-30 percent chance of storms developing between 4 and 8 PM, with isolated funnel clouds potentially forming. According to...
A Look Back at ‘Saturday Night Live’ Castmembers Who Call Iowa Home
Saturday Night Live has kind of become like The Simpsons, or even Survivor. Every time it's own TV, I can't help but think to myself, "wow, that show is still on?" It wouldn't be if it didn't have a devoted legion of fans who faithfully tune in each and every week. SNL is presently in its 49th season, and recently welcomed its first "gen Z" castmember in Marcello Hernandez.
Reminder: Cass County Courthouse To Close at 11AM Monday
(Atlantic) The Cass County Courthouse will close at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024 during the RAGBRAI event. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com. Story Content (c) 2024 Meredith Communications...
Pottawattamie County Fair Events for Saturday
(Pottawattamie Co) The Beef Show is the first event at the Pottawattamie County Fair in Avoca at 9:00 this morning, followed by the Parent Showmanship Contest, Open Stuffed Animal Pet Show, and 4-H/Clover Kids Beef Costume Show. Storytime & Activity at KidZone with the Oakland Public Library at 11:00 a.m., WIMRA Mud Truck Races begin at 1:00 p.m., Fair Olympics at 2:00 p.m., and SXS Races begin at 6:00 p.m.
Panora City Council to Discuss Temporary Storage Containers
The Panora City Council will meet in regular session Monday. The Council will consider for approval the second reading of an ordinance adding a chapter on portable storage containers to City Code, a resolution allowing possession and consumption of alcohol in designated areas for events during Panorama Days and a request to utilize a hydrant or firetruck to fill a dunk tank at Michael Mills Park during Panorama Days. They will also discuss the city being the fiscal agent for the Panora Chamber’s Main Street audio project, merit increases for two city employees, the 2024 Southeast Load Transfer Electric project and an emergency medical services first responder transport agreement.
Canton High School graduate, a retired U.S. Army colonel, named deputy director of federal office
WASHINGTON − U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern recently named Brian Pearl, a native of Canton, Mo., as the agency’s deputy director. Pearl graduated from Canton R-V High School. He will serve in the agency’s second highest-ranking position as its chief operating officer. In addition to other responsibilities, Pearl will oversee GPO’s operations division, which includes plant operations, security and intelligent documents, official journals of government and customer services. These business units are responsible for GPO’s most important products including the U.S. passport, Congressional Record, Federal Register, White House print materials, secure federal credentials and other congressional and executive branch products and services.
Statement from Mullan spurs new direction for stormwater utility rate
Jul. 20—Newton City Council is taking a new direction for the proposed stormwater utility rate increase after a council member lobbied for an option that he argued would better address issues residents faced during the floods back in May, but in doing so he re-started the whole process and the matter won't finish until September. Council members were about to take action on the second ...
City of Adel Needs Public’s Help for Beggars Night Date
The City of Adel is asking for residents’ feedback to help nail down a date for the annual Halloween celebration. Halloween is still a few months away, but the City of Adel is looking to secure the day to host their trick or treating event. According to the city, there are three suggested dates to choose from for Beggars Night 2024. The proposed dates are Saturday, October 26th, Thursday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 2nd.
RAGBRAI in Indianola “Just Eat It” Wednesday
RAGBRAI will stop in Indianola this Wednesday, day four of the annual event. Indianola has been designated as a “meeting town” in between the overnight stops of Winterset and Knoxville, and the theme for the Indianola stop will be “Just Eat It.” The current proposed route has the riders entering the city on Hwy 92, turning north and traveling through the downtown Indianola square, where the proposed activities including food trucks, vendors, entertainment, a bike shop, safety tent, and hydration station will be located as riders then make their way south onto Highway 65/69 towards Milo.
Close Up: Trump-Vance ticket set at RNC, days after assassination attempt
DES MOINES, Iowa — On this week'sClose Up, we look back at the Republican National Convention, where the Trump-Vance ticket was made official. Just days after an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump accepted the GOP nomination during the RNC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He spoke for more than an hour Thursday, with a white bandage covering his right ear that was pierced by a bullet from the would-be assassin in Pennsylvania, during a speech in which he called for the end of division and demonization in national politics.
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