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Award-Winning Gardening Programs Provide Timely Resources for Growers
Ames, IA – When gardeners have questions – they can get answers – thanks to two popular gardening resources offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Public Radio. “Garden Variety” is the name of a Public Radio podcast based on the Horticulture Day program...
'Twisters' comes out this week, but the 1996 original has plenty of Iowa ties
AMES, Iowa — While the anticipated film "Twister" arrives in theaters this week, did you know both films boast Iowa ties?. "Twister," which was the second-highest grossing film of 1996, filmed scenes in Eldora, Iowa. Despite the fictional setting for the film taking place in Oklahoma, the actual movie set involved a staging area and farmhouse located in the Eldora area.
Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025
State legislators say a moratorium on new casino licenses will be back on the table for the 2025 legislative session. After allowing the two-year moratorium to expire last session, lawmakers concerned about a new casino cannibalizing the profits of the current casino industry vow to bring a new moratorium law to the governor’s desk. State […] The post Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025 appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa crop outlook far different than 1 year ago
BONDURANT, Iowa — For the most part, corn and soybeans are looking good in central Iowa. Rains have been good, in some places too good, where crops had to be replanted due to crops being washed out. “We are really in a good place at this point right. We’re...
New Mental Health Service for DMPS, Iowa Students Announced
About DMPS Schools News & Information Departments Academics School Board. Edmunds Elementary School was the launch site for a new mental health initiative to provide students in Des Moines and across Iowa greater access to quality care. Dr. Travis Gayles, chief health officer of Hazel Health, was joined by Katie...
Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Air bubble could cause temporary pool closure
At its July 11 meeting, the Red Oak Park and Tree Board received a general update about the Red Oak Municipal Pool as well as news of a potential issue that may need to be addressed. “On the pool report, for disappointing news to start with, we have a bubble...
Local couple opens new thrift shop on the Red Oak downtown square
Red Oak’s town square has just gotten a little more lively now that Wolfe Thrift Shop, which is run by young business owners Ayden and Sapphire Wolfe, is officially open for business. Though there were many factors that motivated the two to open the store, Sapphire said her primary...
Rob Sand meets with constituents in Red Oak
On July 10, Iowa’s State Auditor Rob Sand visited Legion Park in Red Oak as one stop in his visit to all 99 of the state’s counties. He spoke directly with the public about programs, reports and new initiatives he has overseen. Sand’s first topic of discussion was...
Shenandoah's Buttry ready to compete at All-State Football
(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah student Gabe Buttry is one of several Iowa middle-school standouts set to showcase his talents on Sunday. Buttry will compete alongside other standout middle-school athletes from across the state at this weekend's All-State Game in Grinnell. "It's a big honor," Buttry said about the opportunity. "I'm super...
Two more fined for massive chicken confinement fires
(Villisca) Three people have agreed to pay $10,000 apiece for burning 10 chicken confinement buildings near Villisca in southwest Iowa last year without proper approval, according to Iowa Department of Natural Resources orders. Shawn Gohlinghorst of Red Oak and Darrel Schipansky of Villisca were recently fined for the June 29,...
Dryer leads to fire in downtown Omaha, multiple crews respond to the scene
OMAHA, Neb. — Multiple Omaha fire stations responded to a building fire near 20th Street & Poppleton Avenue Saturday morning. According to OFD, workers said a commercial dryer caught on fire at Ameritex Services. The fire was contained to the dryer in the northside of the building. Fire crews...
Omaha police arrest suspect for robbing local restaurant Friday night
OMAHA, Neb. — An employee said a suspect entered Voodoo Taco near 25th & Farnam streets demanding money through a note. Omaha police said Darnelle Johnson, 29, went into the restaurant on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and then left on foot after presenting the note. OPD said the suspect's...
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