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ESPN identifies Iowa football’s biggest early-season game
The preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll dropped on Monday afternoon. The Iowa Hawkeyes check in as the nation’s No. 25 team, just sneaking into the rankings. Iowa received 140 points and joined fellow Big Ten squads Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Michigan and USC as league members inside the preseason top 25. After the preseason top 25 was unveiled, ESPN picks the biggest early-season game for every AP top 25 team. For the Hawkeyes, ESPN’s Jake Trotter said Iowa’s Oct. 5 date at Ohio State was the Hawkeyes’ biggest early-season game. With no Penn State, Oregon, Michigan or USC on the schedule, the...
Omaha man sentenced to prison for bank robbery spree in Nebraska, South Dakota, North Carolina, and Iowa
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man will serve time in prison after admitting to nearly two dozen bank robberies. Demitrius Alston, 34, was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to more than 19 years in prison for bank robbery, attempted bank robbery, and conspiracy to commit interference with interstate commerce by way of robbery.
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.
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