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Locals gather at the Blazing Saddle to watch six-part series on its history, ‘The Last American Gay Bar’
A viewing party at a bar is an everyday occurrence, but what about if the bar itself is the subject of said viewing party? That’s exactly what has been happening every Wednesday of this month at the Blazing Saddle in Des Moines. Opening in 1983, the Blazing Saddle is...
FEMA offers help to salvage storm-ravaged family treasures
GREENFIELD, Iowa — Iowa storm victims are getting some help to save damaged family photos and heirlooms. The Federal Emergency Management Administration is stepping in to help flood and tornado victims recover important family mementos. The agency is hosting an event Wednesday in Greenfield where preservation specialists will show families how to safely clean photos, […]
Predicting Iowa State's easiest three-game slate
With Iowa State's opening kickoff just over a month away, the Cyclones are nearing another highly competitive Big 12 slate in 2024. Teams like UCF and Cincinnati will be embarking on their first journeys to Jack Trice Stadium, while ISU makes its debut at Utah as a Big 12 conference foe.
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley posts video of aftermath of Trump shooter's killing
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley on Tuesday posted video that showed the aftermath of the killing of Trump shooter Thomas Crooks, with law enforcement agents on a rooftop alongside his body. Grassley on X demanded answers and accountability following the July 13 assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump as he...
Eight Cyclones Set To Participate In Olympics
AMES, Iowa – Eight former Cyclones will participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics starting on July 24. The eight selected included Tyrese Haliburton (Men's Basketball, USA), George Conditt IV (Men's Basketball, Puerto Rico), Nick Weiler-Babb (Men's Basketball, Germany), Marial Shayok (Men's Basketball, South Sudan), Melvin Ejim (Men's Basketball, Canada), Bridget Carleton (Women's Basketball, Canada), Lauren Mansfield (Women's Basketball 3x3, Australia) and Edwin Kurgat (Men's Track and Field/Cross Country, Kenya).
What If? | Iowa football’s disappointing loss in the 1986 Rose Bowl
1985 was a milestone year for the Iowa football program under seven-year head coach Hayden Fry. The Hawkeyes climbed to No. 1 in the AP Poll for just the second time in team history after a dominating 57-3 victory over in-state rival Iowa State. Iowa would hold the mark for five weeks but suffered a disappointing 22-13 loss at Ohio State to end any hopes of a perfect season.
Iowa Parents – Think Twice Before Posting Your Kids’ Back-to-School Photos
Very soon, kids across our neighborhoods will scramble out of bed, bleary-eyed but excited, well some of them. Others will be bleary-eyed and complain about getting up and how going to bed earlier wouldn’t help. Or, maybe that’s just me this morning. Backpacks will be filled with new supplies, breakfasts gulped down between last-minute shoe tying and tooth brushing, and jackets will be zipped up against the morning chill. Who are we kidding, jackets are zipped if you’re lucky. It’s not all that far away,
Human & Civil Rights Commissions to hold webinar, discuss LGBTQIA+ resources August 7th
In Iowa, leaders from the Human & Civil Rights Commissions are partnering with Iowa Safe Schools to talk about legal protections and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community. The webinar is being held Wednesday, August 7th. Organization leaders are covering several topics, including:. Discrimination. Healthcare access. Support for students. They are...
Audit: Iowa ESA program costs twice as much for management company
The company overseeing Iowa's education savings account program is being paid more than the state originally agreed to after the contract was amended without adequate documentation, according to an annual audit of the Iowa Department of Education. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the education savings account law in 2023, allowing families to apply for about $7,800 per child in taxpayer-funded scholarships to pay private school expenses such as tuition and fees. ...
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