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Iowa Staff Sergeant is being honored with Iowa Medal of Merit
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — On Sunday, Iowa National Guard Staff Sergeant Nicolas Darland received the Iowa Medal of Merit. Staff Sergeant Nicolas Darland performed lifesaving CPR on his co-worker Nathan Kessler back in December of 2023. SSG Darland says his military training and 12-year career contributed to his effective response. Sunday, Darland received the award at […]
Families First of Pella Offering “Good Inside” Parenting Courses
Families First of Pella is hosting a new series of classes this fall and beyond. The non-profit organization that focuses on enhancing the skills of parents is adopting the “Good Inside” program. Director of Families First Allison Kerndt says the idea behind the motto is to reinforce that children are good, even when they act out. A stand-alone class for the program will be held on Tuesday, August 27th from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Trinity Church. The course is free and a meal and childcare will be provided on-site. This preceeds the regular Families First of Pella parenting classes scheduled this fall. Find registration details here and find out more about upcoming programs with Families First on Let’s Talk Pella soon.
This $1.1 million lakeside home in Dexter comes with furniture, a boat and a RV
There’s still time to purchase a weekend getaway to share and enjoy with the extended family this summer, and a large property at Diamondhead Lake is offering a turnkey experience for an adventurous buyer with an affection for the outdoors. Realtor Chris Kew has listed the waterside property at $1,115,000, offering not only...
Today’s Lely Radio Sports Page – Winner’s Circle – Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame August 19, 2024
On Today’s Lely Radio Sports Page we profile another inductee to the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame. Mahala Cox was inducted on July 6th. Cox was unable to attend the ceremony, so Mahala’s close friend Christy Woodruff accepted on her behalf.
Principal Foundation and We Are Teachers Team Up to Promote Financial Literacy in U.S. Schools
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Principal® Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, is collaborating with We Are Teachers, a community of over three million educators across the United States, to support financial literacy in classrooms. Together, the organizations are developing a lesson plan that uses the power of storytelling to help encourage conversations about money. The collaboration is part of a new goal that Principal Foundation has set to reach one million people through financial resources by 2030. ...
Joseph Holloway Joins WOI Des Moines as ‘Good Morning Iowa’ Anchor and EP
Joseph Holloway has joined Tegna's WOI and KCWI in Des Moines, Iowa, as anchor and executive producer of Good Morning Iowa.Holloway had been an anchor/reporter at WCNC, Raleigh, N.C.“We’re excited to have Joseph join our team,” says Local 5 news director Perry Pace. “With his extensive experience, he’s the perfect fit as both an anchor and a leader for Good Morning Iowa. I’m confident that his calm, thoughtful, and energetic style will inspire our team and connect with our viewers.”Before WCNC, Holloway was anchor/reporter at KOTV, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a reporter and fill-in anchor at KNWA in Fayetteville, Arkansas.A sports fan, Holloway has also worked freelance in sports journalism for ESPN, CBS, and Cox Sports Television.“People have a right to know what’s going on in their neighborhoods,“ Holloway said. ”I’m passionate about making sure they know the whole story so they can make their own decisions.”
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...
The Des Moines summer events we're still excited to attend
We're in our post-fair blues, which means summer is wrapping up and our sun-filled days are limited. Fear not, however — there are still plenty of things to look forward to before the butt-clenching fist of Iowa's winter season bares down on us. August. 🌮 World Food & Music...
Perry Schools Hires 19 New Teachers for 2024-25 School Year
Prior to the new school year starting on Friday, Perry Schools is bringing in a healthy amount of new teachers. The 2024-2025 school year for Perry will continue to be a recovery year following the January 4th tragedy. Perry Superintendent Clark Wicks explains that there hasn’t been a huge fluctuation of students with the loss of the Tyson Foods Pork Plant, and is happy to announce that 19 new teachers are on staff between the elementary, middle, and high school.
Mr. Soundoff Says: More drama for Hawkeye offense leads to QB controversy
Mr. Soundoff Says – The vollege football season kicks off in 2 weeks and the Hawkeyes have a controversy at the QB position. Cade McNamara is QB #1, but he did not look good at the kids day scrimmage. Backup, Northwestern transfer Brendan Sullivan, played ok, but better than McNamara. John Sears says he’s not […]
TKS Motorsports to return to Knoxville Raceway for Season Championship Night
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa (August 19, 2024) - It was a stout two days in the Land of 10,000 Lakes for Iowa’s own Kelby Watt and TKS Motorsports, joining the Greatest Show On Dirt for the annual Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota. When the dust finally settled on Saturday night, the Mitchellville, Iowa-based operation found themselves with back-to-back A-Main appearances, highlighting each of their respective starts with a 17th-place score in the $25,000 finale.
From Iowa To Texas: The Incredible Ride Honoring WASP of WWII
The National Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, is preparing to honor veteran and avid cyclist Larry Ritland as he embarks on his "WASP Legacy Ride." This remarkable journey, set to take place from September 1 to 28, 2024, will see Ritland cycle from Iowa to Texas in tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Ritland is a Vietnam veteran and is a proud 42-year member of the American Legion.
Eastern Iowans Face Steep Property Tax Increases Amid Rising Costs
Show of hands; who here watched their property taxes jump an astronomical amount again this year? If you were on the receiving end of a statement, like the one I received, your probably more than a little irked at how your land value could drop, while the value of your home increased anywhere from $10-30K in just a years' time. Funny how that works isn't it?
USDA and the Heartland Regional Food Business Center Make Available Over $3.7 Million to Farm and Food Businesses in First Round of Business Builder Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) have announced the availability of more than $3.7 million in Business Builder Grants to support small, mid-sized, and diverse food and farm entrepreneurs. These grants will promote business expansion, job creation, business capacity building, and increase local products in the local market. The funding is available for local food projects in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and northwest Arkansas.
Iowa Breaks a Record It Hopes to Never Break Again
The state of Iowa broke a 20-year-old record this year and it's a record that Iowans would be perfectly fine with never breaking again. The worst part about this record-setting year is we're only 2/3rds of the way through 2024. There is still plenty of time for the state of Iowa to add to this total tornado count, which is pretty scary.
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