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Demo Derby Sunday, July 28 at the 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair
The 71st Annual Dubuque County Fair is just around the corner, and one of the most exciting events to look forward to is the demo derby! Get ready Dubuque, because this action-packed event is sure to be a hit with adrenaline junkies and car enthusiasts alike. Don’t miss out on the thrilling crashes and fierce competition as drivers battle it out to be the last car standing. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the demo derby during the Dubuque County Fair. Starts At Noon.
Horse found 500 pounds underweight in Des Moines, owner charged with livestock neglect
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - A draft horse is still recovering after the Animal Rescue League of Iowa said someone called about a very thin horse pulling a carriage in downtown Des Moines. The Percheron Horse, named Bruce, was attached to a carriage on June 22 when officers with the...
Coach Chuck Neubauer’s memorabilia returns to Gladbrook
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook Museum was fortunate to receive recently a little bit of memorabilia that harkens back to the heydays of the Gladbrook school community. On July 8, Glen and Carol Neubauer of Westminster, Colo. set up an appointment to meet Gladbrook Museum volunteer Jeanne Paustian at the museum. Glen is the son of former Gladbrook High School girls’ basketball coach, the late Chuck Neubauer who passed away in 2002. Coach Neubauer began coaching in Gladbrook during the 1958-59 school year, leading the Panthers to two State Tournament Championships in 1959 and 1960. Glen was just four years old when his family moved to Gladbrook.
Banned Player Wins Casino Jackpot, Gets Arrested
A banned Iowa player won a jackpot in a casino, despite being self-excluded. The man, who used a fake identity, was arrested, prompting an investigation into the matter. Matthew James Wessels, 43, was a self-excluded player who enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January last year. However, Wessels couldn’t resist the temptation and eventually visited Isle Hotel Casino in Waterloo, according to reports.
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
Fairmont fans see Sanders blast to 120th USMTS win
The outlaw open-wheel modifieds of the Summit USMTS National Championship presented by RacinDirt returned to the Fairmont Raceway for the first time in eight seasons on Thursday as Rodney Sanders netted his third win of 2024. Gary Christian led the 25-car field to the green flag to start the 25-lap...
B1G Life in Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa student-athletes joined peers from 15 other Big Ten schools on June 26 at Kroul Farms in Mount Vernon, Iowa, as part of the Big Life Agricultural Experience. Participating Hawkeye athletes included football players Kenneth Merriweather, Kamari Moulton, Zach Twedt and Rhys Dakin,...
Amaya Peterson is State Fair Bound as 2024 Tama County Fair Queen
GLADBROOK – The Crowning of the 2024 Tama County Fair Queen took place on Tuesday evening, July 16, at the Tama County 4-H Fairgrounds in Gladbrook. Mistresses of Ceremonies for the evening were 2022 Tama County Fair Queen, Kaylynn Murty, 2023 Tama Counry Fair Queen Adelyn Siencknecht, and 2023 Tama County Fair Princess, Emily Hulme.
Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — State legislators say a moratorium on new casino licenses will be back on the table for the 2025 legislative session. After allowing the two-year moratorium to expire last session, lawmakers concerned about a new casino cannibalizing the profits of the current casino industry vow to bring a new moratorium law to the governor’s desk.
Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Iowa Forecast: Showers. Thunderstorms to Hit North, West Areas
Des Moines, IA – Showers and thunderstorms are set to return to Iowa this weekend, primarily affecting the northern and western regions. According to the US National Weather Service in Des Moines, the rain and storms are not expected to be severe. Residents can anticipate rain and storms starting Saturday, with continued precipitation into Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will hover in the 70s, nearing 80 degrees on both days.
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