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‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
Unexpected Armadillo Invasion Poses New Challenges for Iowa
Iowa is experiencing a strange invasion... No, it's not an actual extra-terrestrial, but it's something that sure does look like something from another world, the armadillo. When you think animals in Iowa, you are not even imagining an armadillo. You're probably picturing a cow or even a pig. However, experts...
Water buffalo seen wandering near Pleasant Hill
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Pleasant Hill PD reported a water buffalo wandering through Pleasant Hill Saturday morning. Around 10 a.m. on Saturday Pleasant Hill Police Officers were called to 2060 NE 56th Street on reports of an animal in the roadway. The animal was identified as a water buffalo that had escaped its owner’s property. […]
Local nonprofit researching cause of food insecurity using new model
DES MOINES, Iowa- A local nonprofit is working to find solutions to Iowa’s growing food insecurity through a new service model. Project Iowa is a nonprofit that was founded in 2010, with the goal of helping people uncover their purpose and contribute to the community by finding careers. However, growing food insecurity has plagued many […]
Newton Municipal Airport Taxiway Project Officially Finished
A $2.5 million-plus taxiway relocation and reconstruction project at the Newton Municipal Airport is officially finished. The Newton City Council has confirmed the new parallel taxiway has been substantially completed in compliance with the terms of the contract they approved on May 17, 2021. Con-Struct Incorporated of Marshalltown won the project with a bid of $2.69 million. Newton City staff says the final cost was well under that price, despite the addition of a $52,536 change order. The total cost ended up at $2,521,868. Ninety percent of that will be reimbursed to the City by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The 2021 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for the Newton Municipal Airport included the design and reconstruction of the parallel taxiway at the north end of the airfield, to meet FAA requirements. The project also removed a portion of the old taxiway at the northwest end of the airport, and relocated it to be aligned with the remaining taxiway that extends southeast. Clappsaddle-Garber Associates of Marshalltown prepared plans and specifications for the project.
Thomas Jefferson Construction Contract Highlights Newton School Board Agenda
The Newton School Board has a long agenda for Monday’s 6:30 p.m. school board meeting at the EJH Beard Administration Center. The highlight is possible action on a construction contract for the addition and renovation of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Information about a grant Vermeer Corporation is giving the district is to be shared, as is information about a donation to cover deficit lunch accounts. The Newton Police Department’s two School Resource officers will also give Board members a summary of their work in the City’s schools last school year.
Summertime heat returning with a vengeance in the Midwest, will help spark severe storms
Midwesterners will be trading fall sweaters for summer shorts early this week, as temperatures soar in the region. AccuWeather meteorologists are also monitoring the risk for summertime thunderstorms. This just in: it's still summer, and Mother Nature will be making that clear in the Midwest through the early part of...
‘This team has a lot of weapons’: Miller, Pratt to lead the way for No. 3 Jaguars
After reaching the Class 5A semifinals in each of the previous two seasons, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is setting its sights even higher in 2024. But Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart said it’s too early to even think about this year’s state tournament. “We’ve broken our season into...
'It's a gem': Ames residents celebrate renowned park's 20th birthday
AMES, Iowa — Ames residents gathered Saturday to celebrate the 20th birthday of the Ada Hayden Heritage Park. About 50 people enjoyed cake and ice cream to commemorate the park. Ted Tedesco was the mayor of Ames when the park opened in 2004. He said at first, the park...
Congressional candidate Lanon Baccam says Kamala Harris campaign, DNC momentum could help him win
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Lanon Baccam congressional campaign event Saturday aimed to mobilize supporters in the final months before Election Day. Baccam said excitement is still peaking among Democrats after the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. At noon on Saturday, Baccam hosted a "Day of Action" at his...
‘The seeds have been planted’: Hawkettes seek more growth in Baethke’s 2nd year
Liz Baethke feels a lot more comfortable now as the head coach of the Ankeny volleyball team. The Hawkettes feel a lot more comfortable with her, too. Baethke took over the program in the summer of 2023 and guided Ankeny to a 24-15 record in her first season. The Hawkettes qualified for the state tournament before falling to Ankeny Centennial in five sets in the Class 5A quarterfinals.
Three Track Champions Crown Saturday Night At Knoxville
Three track champions were crowned Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway as the season ending sprint car races were run heard live on KNIA. Emerson Axsom collected his first career 410 win at Knoxville by blowing by Carson McCarl on lap 14 and was never challenged. Aaron Reutzel did what Aaron Reutzel does in the 360s and won as he took the lead on lap ten and won comfortably. Ryan Navratil capped off a late season surge with another win in the Pro Sprints. However all of the attention was on the three track champions as Austin McCarl won for the 3rd time in his career and second straight, Mike Mayberry won his 2nd Pro Sprints title and Jamie Ball finally got his track championship after trying for 14 seasons. Ball told KNIA/KRLS Sports it was a long time in coming.
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