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Severe weather is possible throughout Iowa on Thursday evening into Friday
Showers and storms are expected to return to Iowa on Thursday, passing across the state overnight. The National Weather Service in Des Moines warns Iowans to stay weather aware. Here's what to know. What is the forecast for Iowa on Thursday? ...
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.
Iowa Young Birders event scheduled, Sept. 14
The Iowa Young Birders group will be holding an event at Thorpe Park, Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9-11:30 a.m. The program will be free of charge and all participants will meet at the shelter house. Iowa Young Birders was founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to encourage young...
Acclaimed author whose new book reimagines Waco siege makes Iowa stops (AUDIO)
An internationally best-selling novelist and an alum of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop is appearing in Des Moines and Iowa City this week, while headlining the opening of the 22nd annual DMACC Celebration of Literary Arts. Bret Anthony Johnston is director of the Michener Center for Writers at the University...
Iowa state lawmaker requests Iowa Veterans Home audit after staffing changes
An Iowa Democratic lawmaker is asking for a state audit of the Iowa Veterans’ Home following July staffing changes. Rep. Sue Cahill, D-Marshalltown, sent a letter to Iowa Auditor Rob Sand this week calling for an audit of the state-run veterans’ home, located in Marshalltown. The request follows the July news that the Iowa Veterans’ […]
PCM volleyball downs Newton to win Cardinal Early Bird Invitational
Aug. 28—The volleyball teams from Newton and PCM have one thing in common. Both squads brought back three starters from last year's winning campaigns. There were a lot of new faces on the floor for the Cardinals and Mustangs during the Newton Cardinal Early Bird Volleyball Invitational and PCM's aggressive play and strong serving were the difference during a two-match sweep on Tuesday. The two ...
Featured: Mills Gallery Features Elizabeth Rhoads Read Art
Central College welcomes the works of Elizabeth Rhoads Read, fiber artist, to the Mills Gallery. Read uses simple materials such as paper, discarded fabric and abject items to create organic sculptures. Her exhibit is on display until Friday, Sept. 20. Brian Roberts, professor of art and 1992 Central graduate, curated...
'We're just scrambling': Resource fair to assist homeless, veterans threatened by state policy change
DES MOINES, Iowa — Organizers of an annual, three-day resource fair aiming to assist people, especially veterans, experiencing homelessness in the Des Moines area may cancel the event after a state policy change denied the group venue access. On Aug. 8, John Malloy said he filed the required paperwork...
51st Grinnell Show & Shine features a record-breaking 300 plus vehicles
Grinnell Show & Shine – 7953 – A 1951 Mercury Sports Sedan owned by Grinnell Car Club founding member Bob Latting of Grinnell was one of more than 300 cars, trucks and motorcycles on display at the 51st Grinnell Show & Shine held at Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 24. Bob, along with the now late Don Matthews, Fred England and Art Wells, all Grinnell business owners, liked to talk cars when they got together, so the group formed the car club and held it first show by the high school in 1973. Bob said his son brings his Corvette to the show and helps him bring his Mercury, which supposedly has 19,000 miles on it. “It runs so smooth and drives so nice,” said Bob. “It is comfortable and I really enjoy driving it.”
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