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Veteran Broadcaster Chris Varney Begins His New Role as KSOM Sports Director
(Atlantic) Longtime sports Broadcaster Chris Varney joined the team this week as the new KSOM Sports Director. Varney replaces Zach Collins, who is returning to his home state of Indiana to pursue a career in education. Varney was born in Washington, D.C., grew up in Maryland, and graduated from Ohio...
Future CEOs Attend Third Lemonade Stand Camp at Senior Center
There will be 26 boys and girls ages 8 through 12 gaining business experience during the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Slice of Summer Days Thursday and Friday, July 18 and 19. Last week, they learned business skills at the third annual Lemonade Stand Camp at the Auburn Senior Center. Those included developing their product, selecting a suitable location, creating an advertising and marketing plan, setting a budget and profit goals, and growing customer service skills and handling money. The youngsters will sell the beverage outside businesses at various locations around the city.
IPR Studio One's list of small-scale music festivals you can't miss
It's festival season and Iowa music and culture fans are in the festival mood! It's natural to focus on the big fests first, but there are also many smaller — and just as worthy — festivals being held throughout the state. If you missed 80/35 or can't attend Hinterland - or even if you're going to both - there's more festival fun to be had in Iowa!
Still empty a year later, Omaha’s new $27M juvenile jail might never open as planned
The new juvenile detention center in downtown Omaha features comfortable rooms, common spaces with flat-screen TVs and orderly classrooms. “It’s sweet up here,” says Douglas County Youth Center Superintendent Rondy Woodard as he leads a tour to the building’s top floor. An expansive indoor basketball court connects...
Big DOT road projects coming in central Iowa
AMES, Iowa — Summer construction season has road crews working hard. In central Iowa there are four huge projects waiting to be done. “Right now, central Iowa has a lot of construction going on and and it’s just going to increase from year to year and in the coming years in the metro area,” said […]
Lincoln barbecue restaurant Phat Jack’s shutting its doors
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A popular barbecue joint in the capital city has closed up shop. Phat Jack’s BBQ announced the closure Wednesday in a Facebook post. “After 15 years of service to the Lincoln area, we have made the decision to close our doors,” the Burt family said in the post. “We would like to thank everyone for the support.”
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
Access to abortion in Iowa 'harder and harder' even before state's looming 6-week ban
When the so-called “fetal heartbeat” ban goes into effect, which is expected as early as Friday, Iowa will have one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. But already, access to abortion in Iowa has seen significant changes in recent years. As of earlier this year, just two locations in...
Here's how you can watch 'Twisters' while donating to victims of tornadoes
Even though the new "Twisters" isn't filmed in Iowa, Iowans can help victims of natural disasters by going to see the movie at Flix Brewhouse. Flix Brewhouse will donate funds from every ticket purchased to support disaster relief efforts by the American Red Cross. Proceeds from the Storm Chaser Burger Special, which is a beef burger with Havarti cheese, bacon jam, sundried tomatoes, baby arugula and seasoned tater twisters, will also be donated to the cause.
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