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Monster Sightings – What Supernatural Creatures Lurk in Iowa?
This week, some new episodes of the series 'Unsolved Mysteries' dropped on Netflix, and, of course, I watched all five episodes in one sitting. The final episode of Volume 4 was titled, The Mothman Revisited, and it was easily my favorite of the bunch. The Mothman is described as a...
Does Illinois Even Allow A 4-Day School Week?
The school week isn't a whole 5 days for everyone in the country. The new school year is just about upon us and the debate resumes: do we like 4-day school weeks or not? Several districts in Iowa are signing on for it for the 2024-2025 school year. Like anything...
Eastern Iowa Man Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize From Scratch-off Game
It never hurts to win some cash, especially in these times. A Quad Cities man scored himself a large chunk of change the other day after we won big with the Iowa Lottery. To be exact, he scored $50,000 and the place he bought the ticket from is right down the road from the Quad Cities metro.
Northeast Iowans Score $20,000 in Lottery Winnings
A pair of northeast Iowans have recently scored a combined $20,000 in Iowa Lottery winnings. The Lottery says 65-year-old Joe Brennan of Osage won $10,000 with his “Beat the Heat” scratch ticket purchased at Casey’s on Main Street in Osage. Winning came at just the right time...
Owen Myers Named All District 1st Team
The accolades continue to pour in for Perry junior Owen Myers. He was most recently named to the 3A Southwest All District team. Owen qualified as a utility player has he had a tremendous season pitching and hitting. The righthander went 5-4 with an ERA of 1.63 while striking out 79. In the batter’s box, he hit .391 with 7 doubles and 6 triples. He also stole 24 bases. Owen was one of fifteen guys to make the first team in the Southwest District. This is the third time Owen Myers has been on the All District team. Last year he was on second team and his 8th grade summer he was an Honorable Mention. Owen is the first Bluejay to make first team since Kaleb Olejniczak in 2018.
IHOP Is bringing back all-you-can-eat pancakes. Where to find the deal in Iowa.
Stacks on stacks. One of the sweetest meal deals is back until Sept. 15. Earlier this week, IHOP's all-you-can-eat pancakes returned to menus nationwide, and this year, customers have two ways to access the endless supply of the classic breakfast item. ...
AMA Iowa names winners of annual marketing awards
The Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association announced the winners of its 19th annual NOVA Awards during a ceremony held on July 17 at the Krause Gateway Center in Des Moines. Iowa companies’ marketing efforts were recognized with awards for categories including branding, data analytics and marketing research, integrated marketing campaign and marketing communications. “Every year, marketing teams across the state of Iowa design and execute the most creative and impactful marketing initiatives,” AMA Iowa President Ben Currie said in a prepared statement. “Teams use various data and multiple marketing channels to reach customers. The NOVA Awards recognize the best of those initiatives based upon various criteria.” The full list of award winners is available on the AMA Iowa website.
Conservation Is a Contact Sport
AMES, Iowa – The decisions Iowans make about their watersheds affect the people and the communities downstream. That’s why Sara O’Connell enrolled in the Master Conservationist Program delivered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. O’Connell is the Youth Corps coordinator for Polk County Conservation and depends...
How much rain did central Iowa receive overnight?
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's been a rainy start to the week in central Iowa. Several rounds of storms swept over the Hawkeye State Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The storms produced heavy rain and even some hail measuring 1" in diameter. Here are the cities that received the...
More campus DEI offices closed in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa before of the fall semester
Several universities in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa are closing their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices in anticipation of the upcoming fall semester. The move is in response to laws that prohibit the promotion of certain ideologies on campuses. On Monday evening, Auburn University declared that it intends to dissolve its...
UAW Rips 'Corporate Greed' of John Deere as Mass Layoffs Follow $43 Billion in Stock Buybacks
The United Auto Workers on Tuesday condemned the manufacturing company John Deere over recent mass layoffs at factories in Iowa and Illinois, arguing the company's strong profits, lavish handouts to investors, and exorbitant CEO pay give the lie to claims that the job cuts and outsourcing were necessary. "John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working-class people of Iowa and Illinois, and the United Auto Workers will fight for justice for our members and communities affected by these moves," the union said in a statement. "Let's be clear: there is no need for Deere to kill...
Per Mandates And Iowa Universities End DEI Programs
Last week, Iowa State University (ISU) closed its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) office in order to adhere to state mandates. The decision was made in response to recent directives from the Iowa Board of Regents and state lawmakers, which aimed to cut down on spending for DEI initiatives at public universities in Iowa.
Clive police chief retires after decades of service
Clive Police Chief Michael Venema retired after almost 40 years of service in law enforcement. The city of Clive hosted an open house and retirement ceremony for Venema on Friday at the Clive Public Safety Center. Venema began his career in 1984 in Sterling, Ill., before spending 26 years at the police department in Davenport. He was appointed police chief for Clive in 2012. “Chief Venema has done an exceptional job leading the department and fostering strong partnerships with the community,” Clive Mayor John Edwards said in a prepared statement. “He has transformed the department and its mission of providing public safety, promoting community service and enhancing the quality of life for Clive residents.” Mark Rehberg was sworn in as Clive’s new chief of police during a city council meeting on July 25. Rehberg joined the Clive Police Department in 1999 and recently served as Clive police captain and operations commander. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a 2016 graduate of the 265th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.