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Hines: Imagining Iowa State football's worst-case scenario for 2024
Editor's note: This is the first story in a two-part series. The "Best-case scenario for Iowa State football in 2024" story will be published later this week. It’s easy to dream about beating your rival and claiming bragging rights. It’s satisfying to think about your team romping through its conference and earning a...
A Flair for Business in Ames, IA
The outlook for growth is strong and steady in this growing region north of Des Moines. Whether a company excels in HVAC systems or cloud computing, the outlook for business in Ames is strong and steady. Located just 40 minutes from the state capital of Des Moines, Ames and the western corridor of Story County, adjacent to Interstate 35, have become an especially rewarding site for both established and incoming businesses.
'No one is happy': City of Hartford telling residents to install and pay for sidewalks on their property
HARTFORD, Iowa — Some residents of one Iowa town are pushing back against a city effort to require property owners to install and pay for sidewalks on their land. The city of Hartford sent out a letter earlier this month saying anyone who received the note must build within the next two years.
Everyone’s Welcome in Marshalltown, IA
Diversity brings vitality to the Marshalltown community, and the area celebrates its diverse population by fostering a welcoming environment. No matter your background, you can make a home in Marshalltown. In fact, it is residents’ differences that make this midsize Iowa city vibrant and robust, as everyone brings something unique to the table. Marshalltown doesn’t just recognize differences, though; it celebrates them.
After Cuts Alpha Relaunches Local Morning Show In Iowa
Joe Swanson, who served as cluster Production Director while hosting middays on Country 95.9 KCOB-FM and afternoons on KRTI until exiting in the May cuts, has returned to the cluster to host mornings with Sarah Jorges. Jorges, who also works as an Account Executive at the cluster, had remained in her off-air role following the staff purge. She previously spent eight years in mornings with former Program Director Jaime Grout.
REMAX TO HOST WEBINAR ON NEW REAL ESTATE LAWS
IF YOU HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT BUYING A HOME OR PROPERTY IN IOWA, SOME LAWS HAVE CHANGED IN THE LAST SIX WEEKS. AS OF JULY 1ST, REAL ESTATE BUYERS AND BUYER AGENTS IN THE STATE OF IOWA ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A BUYER REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE AGENT OFFERING SERVICES INCLUDING SHOWING A HOME OR PROPERTY.
Warning In Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin: If You See A Dryer Sheet In Your Mailbox Leave It There
Summer is coming to an end and that warm humid weather is still here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution. A random dryer sheet in your mailbox sounds weird I know...and some people have noticed these dryer sheets in their mailboxes. They actual reportedly work.
Two Iowa parks make list of 100 Most Breathtaking Views in America
Two Iowa state parks were recently noted for their beautiful views, joining a list that includes Cape Cod, Manhattan’s skyline, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. Pikes Peak State Park and the Loess Hills were included in Mixbook’s list of the 100 Most Breathtaking Views in America. ...
First responders rescue 7 people from Des Moines River Monday night
DES MOINES, Iowa — Seven people safely made it to shore after a water rescue late Monday night, a representative for the Des Moines Fire Department told Local 5. WET teams with the Des Moines Fire Department responded to reports of an overturned fishing boat in the Des Moines River at around 10:30 p.m. The incident occurred off the I-235 bridge, near the Center Street Dam.
Dogpatch Urban Gardens plans to close its Des Moines-based urban farm operation
Dogpatch Urban Farm, the only for-profit farm in Des Moines, plans to close its operations after seven years in business. Owner Jenny Quiner, who opened the urban farm in 2017, told her newsletter subscribers that she plans to close the farm after Flannel Fest on Sept. 29 with stands from local vendors. “I...
Multiple agencies battle a fire at an Iowa grocery store Monday afternoon
WOODBINE, Iowa — Multiple agencies responded to a fire at the Foodland grocery store in Woodbine, Iowa, Monday afternoon. Fire crews worked together to extinguish the flames. "People are gonna have to get with the neighbors to do something. About the only thing I can think," said John Webb....
Princeton School District secures $50,000 grant to support educator development
The Princeton R-V School District has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Patterson Family Foundation through the Rural School District Educator Development 2024 Grant program. This funding will provide essential support for paraprofessionals, substitutes, and other district employees seeking education, training, and licensing to become fully certified teachers. The...
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Iowa State Fair Sets a New Attendance Record!
Earlier today we learned about Iowa setting a record that we hope to never come close to again. Were you aware there were there have been this many tornadoes in Iowa so far in 2024? Here we have a record that Iowa can be a little bit more excited for. The Iowa State Fair saw some incredible numbers during the first opening weekend and fair officials have been wondering if these early numbers would help propel the fair to new heights.
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