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New school year, more FAFSA delays for Iowa students
DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2025-2026 FAFSA Application will be delayed again this year. While the application is typically released on October 1st, last year’s new application wasn’t available until January. This year, the department expects the application to be available by December 1st. The new application was […]
StormTeam 3: Severe weather this evening, great Labor Day weekend
A warm and muggy start to our Thursday was greeted to isolated thunderstorms that brought heavy rain, lightning, and a beautiful sunrise to southeastern Minnesota and North Iowa. Residents in Austin were awoken to the sound of thunder followed by this stunning sunrise!. Thursday morning's initial round of sub-severe storms...
Iowa DOT Asks Driver to Get Rid of Racist License Plate
It's not uncommon to see personalized or vanity license plates on the roadways in Eastern Iowa. Our station vehicle has the plates 981KHAK. But the state of Iowa won't allow just any words of numbers on those plates. The Iowa Department of Transportation is unhappy with one Iowan who snuck a nasty license plate on his or her vehicle.
AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' in Nebraska and Iowa for Labor Day Weekend
OMAHA, NE, (August 29, 2024) — As AAA prepares to rescue more than 300,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Labor Day weekend, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Nebraska, Iowa and other select states (see below), offering a safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles.
Farm Progress features USDA discussion
BOONE, Iowa –The Farm Progress show features technology and large new equipment. But for some solutions, farmers look to Washington D.C. USDA Secretary, and former Iowa Governor, Tom Vilsack came to speak at the show, where he announced his approval of a study for a H5N1 vaccine for cattle to protect from Avian Influenza. He […]
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.
UNI Family Business Center to host fourth annual Iowa Family Business Conference
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center (UNI FBC) will host its fourth annual Iowa Family Business Conference on Nov. 6 at Krause Gateway Center in Des Moines. With a warm welcome from the Krause family, the UNI FBC is bringing together multigenerational families, industry experts and thought leaders to explore the power of family-owned businesses and their significant impact on the Iowa economy.
Introducing CarBravo at Karl Auto Group | Paid Content
Paid Content | Bret Moyer, General Manager of Karl Chevrolet-Ankeny, introduces CarBravo pre-owned certification program that gives customers more vehicles to choose from with a top-tier warranty. CarBravo can be applied to vehicles with less than 100,000 miles and carry a 6-month 6,000 bumper to bumper warranty. Certain vehicles under 150,000 miles/14 years and less can also get into a vehicle at a great price point with a BravoBudget Certified vehicle. Car Bravo can be found at all the GM stores in Ankeny, Stuart, Webster City and Marshalltown. For more information go to www.karlauto.com.
Bass Pro Drive closure begins in Altoona for construction; will last at least one month
A road closure and detour around the Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona's Prairie Crossing complex began this week after a delay earlier this year. The city announced in a news release that a section of Bass Pro Drive Northwest, from south of the access to Fairfield Inn & Suites to the west...
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