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John Deere cuts DEI programs, will no longer join 'social or cultural awareness parades'
John Deere, one of Iowa's largest employers, announced this week it is scaling back a series of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In a statement released on Tuesday, the farm equipment manufacturer said it would be eliminating or changing multiple internal policies and initiatives, adding that “our customers’ trust and confidence in us are of the utmost importance to everyone at John Deere.”
After 40 years, a popular Iowa State Fair food stand is calling it quits
If you're heading to the Iowa State Fair this year, you'll miss out on Crescenti's, the classic concession stand usually found across from the horse barn. Why won't Crescenti's be at the Iowa State Fair 2024?. Crescenti’s owner Barry Vosler retired, according to a release from the Iowa State Fair....
Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors
An Iowa nursing home worker was fired recently amid allegations that he was too honest with inspectors. In a separate case, a worker was fired after being accused of instructing a co-worker to lie to state inspectors. According to state records, University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation fired Jason King as the facility’s full-time maintenance director […] The post Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
RAGBRAI 2024 daily planner: Route, mileage and highlights along the way
DES MOINES, Iowa — The world's longest, oldest, and largest recreational bicycle ride is back for its 51st trek across the state of Iowa. This year's version of RAGBRAI — the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — departs from Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ends 434 miles later in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. In between, there will be overnight stops at Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant, with plenty to eat, drink, do and see along the way.
‘History is being made here’: 4 from Freeborn County taking part in Republican National Convention
As the nation has watched the Republican National Convention unfold on television and online, four members of the Freeborn County GOP Party have had a front-row seat to the convention as delegates and alternates. Out of Minnesota’s 39 delegate votes, Freeborn County GOP Chairman Robert Hoffman was elected as an at-large state delegate to take […] The post ‘History is being made here’: 4 from Freeborn County taking part in Republican National Convention appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Iowa Football Lands the #1 Kicker in the Class of 2025 [VIDEO]
There is no middle ground when it comes to kickers in the game of football. You are either beloved by the fan base or hated for your misses. Fortunately for Iowa Hawkeye fans, the team has featured some great placekickers in Iowa City—names like Nate Kaeding, Rob Houghtlin, and Keith Duncan. Iowa fans are hoping the Hawkeye's latest recruit will add his name to that list.
Day Care Horror: Waterloo Woman Accused of Abusing Children
A parent's worst fear is finding out that someone that they trusted with their child was actually hurting them. According to recent reports, a Waterloo day care worker has been charged with three different counts of child endangerment. The woman in question is allegedly Emily Jenkins and she was arrested on Thursday, July 11th.
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