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From Coast to Cornfields: The States Most Likely to Send New Residents to Iowa
Iowa isn't a state known for having a large population. With only 3.2 million residents, there are cities that have nearly far more residents. New York and Los Angeles for example. Chicago has nearly our populous, and if you live in Eastern Iowa, you're just a couple hours from such a massive number of folks in one area.
Iowa’s first West Nile virus case reported for 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says the state’s first case of West Nile virus infection this year has been reported in an older adult in western Iowa. HHS announced the information Thursday, saying the case was confirmed in an adult between the ages of 61 and 80 from […]
Twenty-five years of Iowa winters
On Aug. 15, Dave Havard of Centerville retired only two months short of working 25 years for the Iowa Department of Transportation. That equals spending thousands of hours plowing snow, tons and tons of snow, for 25 long Iowa winters, along with his many other duties during the rest of each year.
Derrick Stewart Soars To First Career Lucas Oil MLRA Win At Lakeside Speedway
Kansas City, KS (August 23, 2024) – Making just his third Lucas Oil MLRA start of the season, Ainsworth, Iowa’s Derrick Stewart stayed hot on the MLRA scene, and raced his way to his first career Lucas Oil MLRA victory on Friday night at the Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, KS.
Disability rights activist pushes government to let him participate in society
Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
Washington City Council Approve Grant Application For WCRF
The Washington City Council discussed a resolution approving an application to the Washington County Riverboat Foundation for the Central Park Restroom Project at their Tuesday meeting. The City is applying for a $100,000 grant from the Riverboat Foundation, and the application deadline for the grant cycle is September 15th. Other funding for the project is coming from a Community Betterment Grant, the Hotel-Motel Tax Committee and quarterly Riverboat funds. The Council approved the resolution to apply for the Riverboat Foundation Grant.
Miller-Meeks makes UI visit as physics department receives $1.5M grant from NASA
The University of Iowa's Physics and Astronomy Department has received a nearly $1.5 million grant from NASA to continue to advance scientific research and study of space equipment. The federal funds will help connect and draw more students into the department, help facilitate the purchase of equipment to build research connected to future space missions and foster the "continued excellence" of the department, Associate Professor Casey DeRoo said. DeRoo is also the principal investigator of this grant...
Playmakers Koller, Miller and Drapeaux Ready to Become Leaders for Liberty High
NORTH LIBERTY – Dallas Miller gave an ‘awe shucks’ smile at the question. Teammate Sutton Koller nodded sheepishly almost as if he’d been caught when presented with the same inquiry. The question – did graduated quarterback Graham Beckman make you look good last season?. “He...
Iowa Farm Sanctuary sues veterinary center after rescued sheep euthanized
OXFORD, Iowa — A nonprofit that provides a safe haven for farm animals has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center after the center euthanized sheep that volunteers had rescued. The Oxford-based Iowa Farm Sanctuary, which rescues, rehabilitates, and cares for rescued farm animals,...
Hallis, Peacock lead Liberty to victory in season opener
Coaches addressed the Liberty High players after Friday night's victory. Trent Hallis ran for three touchdowns and more than 125 yards Friday night as the Liberty High School football team opened its season with a 27-17 victory at Temecula Valley. Parris Peacock scored the first touchdown of the game for...
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