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Going once, going twice... Winner of the auctioneer calling contest crowned at the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — There's a lot of talent on display at the Iowa State Fair and every year, people get to hear Iowans compete for a unique title: Best Auctioneer Call. This year six men participated in the Iowa Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Contest. Each person is judged...
Iowa State Fair horses, chickens, and honeybees
DES MOINES, Iowa — At the Iowa State Fair there are opportunities for young people to compete and also to see lots of things involving animals. That was the case on Tuesday when the Jacobsen Center hosted a Belgian Horses competition for young people in the showmanship competition. “You have to have your eyes on […]
Three Area Airports Approved for Funding in the 2025 State Aviation Program
(Des Moines) The Iowa Transportation Commission approved funding for three southwest Iowa airports as part of the fiscal year 2025 State Aviation Program. Carroll Arthur N Neu Airport was awarded $13,491 for taxiway repair. The total project cost is $17,988. Creston Municipal Airport was allotted $55,250 for obstruction mitigation. The...
‘American Pickers’ Is Coming To Wisconsin And Need Good Pickin’ Spots
Do you live in Wisconsin and have a collection of "junk" you think might be worth some major cash? The stars of 'American Pickers' are heading your way this September and want to check it out!. 'American Pickers' Are Coming to Wisconsin. The treasure hunters from the History Channel's American...
Iowa Girl Receives an Incredible Gift from Jelly Roll and DAX at the Fair
The food smells great, the rides are in full operation, the music is bumping, and Iowans are already flocking to one of the best state fairs in the country!. The first Saturday from the state fair broke an attendance record that was set in 2022, according to We Are Iowa. The fair's first Saturday saw 128,732 people in attendance and 16,001 saw DAX and Jelly Roll perform.
State lifts prescription requirement for wheelchair repair through Medicaid
Iowans using wheelchairs through the state Medicaid program will no longer need a prescription and in-person doctor visit to get their wheelchairs repaired after a policy change by Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. State Rep. Josh Turek, D-Council Bluffs, said in an interview Tuesday that the measure proves advocacy can make a difference. […]
'Golden Bachelorette' to feature contestant from Iowa
OAKLAND, Iowa — Another Iowan is joining "The Bachelor" franchise. 61-year-old Jonathan of Oakland, Iowa is one of 24 men vying for the Golden Bachelorette's heart this season. According to his official ABC bio, Jonathan is a shipping consultant who enjoys going to museums, attending live theater and spending...
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