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Tasker Phillips Strikes Again in 34 Thriller!
West Burlington, IA, August 16, 2024 – Tasker Phillips won for the second time this season at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa with the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Friday night. After the race got off to an awkward and slow first seven laps, things got thrilling down the stretch and the Pleasantville, Iowa native netted $2,000 for his win.
Western Iowa Forecast: Upper 70s to 80s Expected, Showers Possible Early Week
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa is set to experience mild weather through the upcoming week, with temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to low 80s. Residents can look forward to mostly dry conditions over the weekend, although a stray shower or thunderstorm could develop in northeast Iowa later this afternoon or evening.
End of Summer Traffic Enforcement
(Des Moines) Last year, during the final weeks of summer, there were 54 traffic fatalities in Iowa, with 44% involving impairment. To prevent future tragedies, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is collaborating with law enforcement across the state to reduce impaired driving. From August 16 to September 2, agencies will participate in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement project. During this time, officers will work together to remove impaired drivers and motorcycle riders from the road.
Mary Gegen, Brian Goodell Named 2024 MWC Athletes of the Year
GRINNELL, Iowa – The Midwest Conference (MWC) announced Lake Forest College volleyball player Mary Gegen and Grinnell College cross country and track and field runner Brian Goodell are the 2024 Athletes of the Year on Friday, August 16. The MWC Athletes of the Year Awards are presented annually, recognizing...
Elaine Graham Estes honored at Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — Former Des Moines Public Library Director Elaine Graham Estes was named an Iowan of the Day at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Receiving a special day of recognition at the Fair on Friday, Estes can add this honor alongside her many other accomplishments. She was...
Big Grove Brewery and Trees Forever team up for 'Good Grove' beer release, tree planting
Big Grove Brewery and the nonprofit Trees Forever are teaming up to plant good vibes in Iowa. The craft brewery has released a new beer called Good Grove, a fruited lager. It is expected to be available in all Big Grove taprooms in Iowa City, Solon, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines until September....
Beyond the Barometer: National Weather Service La Crosse to adopt EF-U tornado rating
MADISON, Wis. -- Starting immediately, the National Weather Service La Crosse office will adopt the EF-U (Unknown) rating as an acceptable rating for tornadoes that touch down in parts of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota.
Card Shower for Rose Mary Smith
A card shower is being organized in honor of Rose Mary Smith, who will celebrate her 80th birthday on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Her family knows that she would love to hear from friends, classmates, and former neighbors. Greetings may be sent to:. Rose Mary Smith. 603 N. Second Street.
Friday's Iowa State Fair attendance brings huge crowds to Day 9 of the event
Fair skies and lower August temperatures keep attendance at the Iowa State Fair on a course to surpass the all-time record set in 2019, when 1,170,375 people attended the 11-day spectacle. So far, 956,142 have passed through the gates for 2024 through Friday. How many people attended the Iowa State Fair on Day 9? ...
IEDA Board Approves Assistance for Iowa Companies
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for two companies, which will assist in the creation of eight jobs and result in $7.6 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Manchester and Sioux Rapids. Storage provider to construct new facility in Manchester.
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