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No. 3 Centennial looks to build off last year’s postseason run to UNI-Dome
The Ankeny Centennial football team got hot at the right time last season, advancing to the Class 5A semifinals as a No. 13 seed. The Jaguars are hoping to reach the UNI-Dome again this year–perhaps as a higher seed. Centennial returns 10 all-district players from a team that finished...
Vilsack announces label crackdown, fertilizer funding
BOONE, Iowa — Federal agencies are cracking down on meat and poultry marketed to consumers under labels such as “antibiotic-free,” “free range” and “raised using regenerative practices.”. A recent survey found about 20% of meat products labeled antibiotic free were not, U.S. Department of...
Log Cabin Days Parade and Celebration Coming
The annual Log Cabin Days Parade and Celebration is returning to Indianola in September, serving as one of the largest fundraisers and events for the Warren County Historical Society. The theme this year is Warren County Trains That Were, featuring the rich history of trains and depots in Warren County,...
VOTE! K92’3 Great NE Iowa High School Mascot Battle
Another school year is here! Kids in the Cedar Valley and Northeast Iowa are now celebrating school spirit with their friends, and as Fridays again belong to the gridiron, rivalries are renewed!. We here at K92.3 and AM 950 KOEL want to add a lil' (fun) fuel to the rivalry...
The Man Behind a Successful Lunch Deficit Challenge in Newton Wants to Do More
The man who helped erase $21,000 in owed school lunch accounts in the Newton school district is working on a long term nationwide solution to the school lunch deficit problem. Rick Vernon says his long term vision is to organize a large non-profit that would use money from the public and corporations to delete all food debt, and direct money to class academics directly. The longtime Newton Cardinal was recognized during this week’s school board meeting. Vernon told the community he would match any donation towards the Newton’s deficit lunch accounts from August 9th through the 23rd. Newton Superintendent Tom Messenger told the school board enough money was raised in just a few days to cover the entire deficit.
Knoxville Cancer Relay Selling Honor Mile Signs Online and at Friday’s Football Game
The Knoxville Cancer Relay is selling honor mile signs for the 2024 relay online and at Friday night’s home football game. These signs are placed in town for the honor mile that display the name of someone that has been affected by cancer and a fundraiser for the relay team with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Jayme Braida with the Knoxville Cancer Relay says these signs are great to honor those who have fought the disease, lost their battle, or those who are still fighting.
Pella Christian FFA Earns Grand Champion Honors at the Iowa State Fair
The Pella Christian Tractor Restoration Committee received grand champion honors in the Group Restored Tractor division of the Agricultural Mechanics Technology competition at the Iowa State Fair earlier this month. The committee purchased a John Deere 4230 from Colfax Tractor that was not operational, and worked for over a year...
Severe Thunderstorm Possible This Evening Into Friday Morning
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move across the area this evening into early Friday morning. The highest threat is along and north of Highway 30. Forecasters say the primary hazards are damaging wind gusts and large hail, with an outside chance of a tornado.
Extra Traffic Enforcement Set for Labor Day Holiday Weekend
The Pella Police Department is participating in the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau enhanced traffic enforcement period continuing through Labor Day. Captain Paul Haase says officers are looking for traffic violations to help keep highways and streets safe as more travelers take advantage of the holiday weekend. The extra enforcement period continues through Monday.
Pella Regional Health Center Auxiliary Hosting Uniform Scrub Sale Fundraiser September 10th
The Pella Regional Health Center Auxiliary will hold a Uniform Scrub Sale on Tuesday, September 10th from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. The community is invited to stop by to browse a large selection of merchandise at affordable prices from Emerson’s At the Willow in Mason City. Purchases from the sale will help the Pella Regional Auxiliary support the mission of the hospital to deliver healthcare with Christian compassion in the Pella community.
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. […]
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.
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