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Former Hawkeye Scott Chandler is the new leader for Iowa City Liberty
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - There is a new leader at Iowa City Liberty. Following a nine-year career in the NFL, former Hawkeye Scott chandler will lead the Lightning football team. Family is what led the former Iowa tight end back to the Hawkeye State following his playing career. “Sometimes...
Danfoss in Ames announces layoffs as agriculture downturn continues
Danfoss Power Solutions of Ames has announced it is laying off 40 workers on Aug. 31. The announcement comes as the effects of a downturn in agricultural prices ripples through the farming machinery industry. “We are adjusting Danfoss’ operating model to ensure full accountability, increased cost competitiveness, and faster decision-making. This means parting from...
Riverland student awarded Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship
Riverland Community College on Friday announced that Akoua Gnimavo, a dedicated and high-achieving student, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship for 2024. Gnimavo will receive a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential. The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship, sponsored by the […] The post Riverland student awarded Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
FAARM vision comes more into focus
The University of Minnesota’s vision of its proposed Future of Advanced Agriculture Research in Minnesota (FAARM) is becoming a little more refined for a facility that looks to create a one-health approach to agriculture and environment. According to Dr. Brian Buhr, the dean of the school’s College of Food, Agricultural & Natural Resources Sciences, the […] The post FAARM vision comes more into focus appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Using humor to guide Austin’s future
Discover Austin, MN is inviting the public to the Hormel Historic Home in September for Sketches of Minnesota, a community-inspired, laugh-out-loud evening presented by the Minnesota Humanities Center and Danger Boat Productions. Sketches of Minnesota uses laughter and comedy to celebrate what makes the community unique. The evening will give residents of Austin and surrounding […] The post Using humor to guide Austin’s future appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Sienknecht named to all-division Iowa Star Conference South squad
TRAER – The North Tama softball program continued its upward trajectory this season under second-year head coach Madonna Merchant by landing seven players on the Iowa Star Conference South all-division teams including former GMG pitcher Adelyn Sienknecht. For the second year in a row, Redhawk infielder Gabriella ‘Gabby’ Seda...
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
Candy Sold at Major Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Retailers Under Urgent Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of nearly two dozen candies and snacks sold at major retailers; ones that are very prominent in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This is an urgent recall, for the products in question can cause serious illness, and in rare cases, death.
51st Charles City Art-a-Fest Saturday (8.17)
The Charles City Arts Council will host the 51st Art-A-Fest this weekend. The event features a great selection of unique artwork, plus a variety of fresh food and beverages for sale. There will also be free games and activities for kids, along with live music from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday (08.17) in Central Park.
60th Cookout Contest Highlights Farm Bureau Day at the Iowa State Fair
(Des Moines) Tuesday, August 13th, was Farm Bureau Day at the Iowa State Fair, and it wasn’t hard to find the Farm Bureau Park. The Iowa Farm Bureau hosted its 60th Annual Cookout Contest, and the smells carried on the wind across the entire fairgrounds. Brent Johnson, president of the Iowa Farm Bureau, says the contest was full of delicious food from 50 of the state’s best outdoor cooks.
Food vendors dish out fair staples, elevated recipes at the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES — Food vendors supply thousands of Iowa State Fairgoers with staples, however, an increasing number of attendees means more tastes and diets to cater to. Many vendors explore new recipes and recreate fair classics to appease the growing crowds. With the fair attendance record broken on Aug....
Iowan Grant Gillon returns to 'MasterChef,' this time as a judge alongside Gordon Ramsay
It seems like only yesterday that Grant Gillon won Season 13 of “MasterChef,” but this September marks a year since the Altoona native who graduated from the University of Iowa went from amateur chef to beating out 39 contestants and winning $250,000 on the reality show. ...
Iowa proposes summer grocery boxes as alternative to direct cash payments for low-income families
Iowa on Thursday proposed an alternative program to address child hunger during next year’s summer break, a plan that the state says can leverage existing community-driven infrastructure and prioritize nutrition, but critics say takes resources and agency away from low-income families.
Nature Conservancy New Position to Help Farmers in the Iowa Great Lakes
Milford, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — During the little Sioux Headwaters Coalition meeting, Iowa Agriculture Program Director at The Nature Conservancy Paige Leytem Frautschy described a new position to help farmers in the Iowa Great Lakes. Frautschy says that a similar position was successful in Wisconsin. Frautschy this says...
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