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Ashley Joens, Stephanie Soares sign professional contracts
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State women’s basketball alumni Stephanie Soares (2022-23) and Ashley Joens (2019-2023) have signed contracts to continue their respective professional careers overseas. Soares is set to join AZS AJP Gorzow Wielskopolski in Poland while Joens has signed with Whai Basketball in New Zealand. Soares is...
Fall 2024 Dubuque Wedding & Bridal Expo set for September at Steeple Square
DUBUQUE, IA — The Fall 2024 Dubuque Wedding & Bridal Expo is headed to theSteeple Square Event Centeron Sunday, September 22nd. The expo will host50+ exhibitors ranging from Attire (men's and women’s Formal wear & Casual wear, including shoes and accessories), Jewelry, Salon & Spas, Planning/Coordination, Venues, Catering, Bakery/Desserts, Florists, Decor, Photography, Videography, Photo Booths, Dj's, Hotels, Favors & Gifts, Wineries/Breweries, Officiant's, Entertainment and more.
Hawkeyes’ defensive plan: Be even better this season
Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins was the first one to decide to skip the NFL draft and come back for another season. And then he waited for his defensive teammates to follow him. “Being a good recruiter that I am, I took those guys out to dinner, I sat them down,” Higgins said during the Hawkeyes’ media day. “When I posted I was coming back, I thought they would respond a little bit faster, so I got a little nervous that they waited until after the bowl game to say they were coming back.”
Where to Eat, Drink, and Watch the Hawks Saturday in Iowa City
Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City will once again be rocking on Saturday. Hawkeye football is finally here! While over 70,000 Iowa Hawkeye fans will crowd into Kinnick to watch their beloved Hawkeyes, thousands more will visit Iowa City on game day. Some will tailgate and hang outside the stadium. Others will visit bars and restaurants to enjoy a Saturday in Iowa City. The Iowa City Press-Citizen looked at some of the best spots for Hawkeye fans to visit on an Iowa game day.
Iowa private colleges see mixed success from tuition, financial aid changes
Some of Iowa’s private colleges announced changes to their tuition and financial aid offerings last fall, hoping to showcase their affordability for students who might not look twice at them due to their sticker price. These efforts have had mixed results, impacted by problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. […]
Another first at the Iowa State Fair, parking spaces sold out
Des Moines, IA- The Iowa State Fair may be over, but State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says plans for next year are well underway. Radio Iowa reports that one concern, for the first time ever, is that the fair ran out of parking spaces on August 10th, the first Saturday of this year’s fair.
New Childcare Center Coming to Parkersburg
A new childcare center is coming to Parkersburg. The First Congregational Church of Parkersburg purchased the former Catholic Church at 704 Grant Street and is remodeling the building to open the Cornerstone Christian Childcare Center later this year. Dave Schneiderman is a Deacon at the First Congregational Church and tells...
Motorcyclist flown to UIHC after crash
LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A motorcyclist from Central City has life threatening injuries after hitting a deer Wednesday night, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says it received a report at 8:15 p.m. that a motorcycle had hit a deer on Whittier Road near...
Cedar Rapids food pantry serving thousands needs $50 thousand or faces imminent closure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Together We Achieve, a vital food pantry in Cedar Rapids, is on the brink of closure, potentially leaving thousands of residents without access to food. The pantry, which has distributed over 2 million pounds of food, needs to raise $50,000 by Aug. 31 to remain operational through the end of the year.
Midwest Health Clinic Opens in New Location on September 3
On September 3, Midwest Health Clinic will open in its new location in the Midwest Medical Center expansion. Patients will now use the new, canopied South Entrance to access clinic providers and rehabilitation services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy). Two added bonuses on September 3: Galena Roasters Bistro...
Southeast Minnesota Small Town Shooting Suspect Captured in Iowa
Le Roy, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in Mower County say the suspect in a shooting reported earlier this week was captured in Iowa. The shooting occurred on Tuesday night and the suspect was apprehended about 24 hours later. He was seen with a gun a little over 13hours after the shooting, authorities say.
Main Street Index Reports Iowa’s Rural Economy Is in a Recession
(Omaha) It’s the R-word for the Midwest rural economy. Recession. University Economist Ernie Goss says the Midwest region’s Rural Main Street Economic Index fell to 40-point-nine for August, showing negative growth. Farmland prices are falling, and agriculture equipment sales and farm exports are down. One bright spot for rural Iowa is that Iowa remains stronger, holding at 51-point-six. Any number over 50 indicates growth.
Landus Expands its Service Offerings with the Acquisition of Wickman Chemical
(Des Moines) Landus, an Iowa-based agriculture solutions company, today announced the purchase of Wickman Chemical, an independent Iowa-based agricultural chemicals provider, to expand its chemical products and services offerings. Wickman Chemical has been a reliable and trusted supplier of chemicals for farmers in the Southwest Iowa and Kansas regions for many years. Landus’ acquisition of this company represents its continued commitment to delivering innovation to the farm and empowering our farmers with the tools they need to succeed.
Homes For Iowa Delivers 100th Home To Rippey This Week
Homes for Iowa (HFI), in partnership with Iowa Prison Industries (IPI), is celebrating a significant milestone this week as the 100th home constructed through the program was delivered. HFI began in 2020 as a job training initiative for inmates at the Newton Correctional Facility, and the first home was delivered and placed in Jefferson that same year. The 100th HFI house was placed on its foundation in Rippey earlier this week. Region XII Council of Governments serves as HFI’s fiscal agent, and Executive Director Rick Hunsaker says they are proud to be associated with this work.
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