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Nichols Christian draws enthusiastic vacation bible school crowd
A large crowd attended the SCUBA Vacation Bible School program at the Nichols Christian Church on Aug. 4. The children sang and danced to songs learned during the week. Through an interactive conversation with Pastor Marcie Heil, the children shared the Bible stories and Bible verses discussed, as well as the joys of “diving into friendship with God.” A delicious brunch was served to all guests following the program.
Our Town Decorah is a designated cultural and entertainment district
Downtown Decorah is one of less than 20 Iowa districts that the state has designated as a cultural and entertainment district. Having a vibrant downtown is what qualifies an area to earn this designation.
95-year-old throws first pitch at Kernels game
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KGAN) — The Cedar Rapids Kernels had a special guest at their Wednesday night game: 95-year-old Lois Martin. Martin was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and while her fastball might not break any records, fans were more than impressed given her age. Martin...
Marion branches out with new street tree planting program
MARION, Iowa — The City of Marion and Monarch Research are teaming up to create the next community-wide tree planting program, to add more greenery back into the city. This new Planting Forward Program aims to not only reforest Marion after losing thousands of trees in the 2020 derecho but also to add trees to areas along streets and sidewalks that were bare to begin with.
OABCIG athlete, Iowa legacy recruit Jaxx DeJean ranked No. 26 in 247Sports' initial 2027 rankings
On Wednesday, 247Sports released its initial rankings for the 2027 class, and the lone Iowan on the list was OABCIG's Jaxx DeJean. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound DeJean came in at No. 26 nationally and is listed as the No. 5 athlete in the country. DeJean is the younger brother of former Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean, who is now in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Norway Baseball Association to induct 4th hall of fame class
NORWAY, Iowa — Three former players, coaches, umpires, and contributors, will be honored at Norway's4th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday atthe Norway Baseball Diamond. Randy Schulte amassed 55 years in baseball. As a player, he was on Norway's first-ever State Championship team, and after that, was...
Handsome Iowa Man Competing On First-Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
An Iowa man is a "hopeful romantic" who is on a mission to win the heart of the new The Golden Bachelorette. We are a month away from the spin-off "Bachelor" television show..."The Golden Bachelorette". This is one of the most anticipated shows of the year. It's a great opportunity for men who will prove that people can still find love at any age.
» MHDS regions ease into transition as behavioral health districts
Due to new Iowa legislation, the state’s mental health disability services (MHDS) regions are being transformed into behavioral health districts. During the Aug. 6 Jones County Supervisors meeting, Mae Hingtgen, the regional CEO, provided an update to the board on the change. In mid-June, Hingtgen also met with the...
Man recalls being stuck for hours on Iowa State Fair Sky Glider
The Iowa State Fair Sky Glider is celebrating its 50th year of operation, and Axios reader Jerry Gale has a first-person account of its stalled beginning.Catch up fast: Nobody has ever fallen from the ride, but more than 50 people were stuck for hours during its debut because of an overheated motor. Gale was one of them.Zoom in: While in the air, Gale and his then-future wife watched horseshoe pitching and listened to fair announcements.Fire engine ladders eventually brought stranded people to the ground and there were no injuries.The bottom line: Gale got an extra long and memorable sky ride. Gale now lives in Minnesota. He visited the Iowa State Fair this week. Photo: Courtesy of Jerry Gale
Iowa Among Top States With Highest Increase Of Unemployment
The numbers keep coming in and things are looking bleak. There have been highly publicized job cuts from John Deere. Plus, other under-the-radar cuts from companies "reducing in force" across Iowa and the country causing unemployment claims to continue to rise. READ MORE: HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE LOST JOBS AT...
This weekend in Iowa: The House Flies album release, a Benefit for Palestine and a look at Davenport’s twisted history
It’s the middle of August, which means humid days, college students scrambling to move in, and as this edition of the Weekender proves, plenty of quality events throughout Iowa. The Moline-based shoegaze band The House Flies celebrates their new album with a show at the Raccoon Motel. A full lineup of performers is slated to perform at a benefit for Palestine at the Englert Theatre. If you’re in the mood for drinks and Iowa history, the Putnam Museum will feature UI professor and Davenport native Gates Thomas on “Davenport’s Twisted History” as part of its History on Tap lecture series on Thursday night.
Grant Helping Wartburg Go Wireless
Wartburg has received a grant to help in their endeavor to become completely wireless. The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust has awarded Wartburg with $185,000 for the project. The school hopes to be fully wireless by 2030. This project is expected to integrate state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and control systems in each classroom, offering enhanced learning experiences and contributing to the overall digital transformation of the campus infrastructure. The entire project is expected to cost $615,000.
Marion Man Arrested for Waterloo Shooting
Waterloo Police have made an arrest in a shooting in Waterloo on Sunday, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. Neighbors called 911 around noon on Sunday on a report of shots fired. Police found a victim in the area of Sunnyside and West Mullan Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound to the knee. Surveillance video showed a GMC Envoy in the area at the time. That Envoy was traced back to 19 year old Daquavion Williams of Marion. The Violent Crime Apprehension Team took Williams into custody at his home on Tuesday. He has been charged with Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury and Intimidation With a Weapon.
County road project provides Spillville opportunity to update water mains
Spillville’s water system has been in need of replacement for more than a decade, and the county’s resurfacing of Winneshiek County Road W14 has provided an opportunity for such a project to take place. Former Spillville mayor and longtime city council member Tom Straube said a 2023 fire...
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