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Iowa State Fair brings nostalgia, new experiences to fairgoers
DES MOINES — Long-time Iowa State Fairgoer Jeff Rotert, 60, of Altoona, IA, hasn’t missed the event in 55 years. Rotert takes joy in sharing the fair experience — he initiates newcomers to the fair scene, takes his grandchildren on rides, and brings back salted nut rolls for his elderly neighbors.
Siouxland communities receiving part of $37M in tax credits for housing projects
Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced Tuesday that more than $37 million in Workforce Housing Tax Credits to use for developed housing across the state.
Comfortable Temperatures for the Workweek Before the Heat Returns
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Temperatures will stay in the 70 and low 80s through Friday, but the upper 80s and low 90s will return starting this weekend. A mostly cloudy sky is expected tonight along with a few isolates sprinkles in our far western counties as a system skirts our area.
Iowa joins states seeking damages from Live Nation for overcharging on concert tickets
NEW YORK — Attorneys general from 10 states, including Iowa's Brenna Bird, have joined nearly 30 others seeking treble damages against Live Nation Entertainment and its ticket-selling unit, Ticketmaster, for allegedly monopolizing markets across the concert industry. The lawsuit is an updated version of one originally filed in May, when the U.S. Justice Department, joined by several states, sued to break up Live Nation, arguing the concert promoter and Ticketmaster illegally inflated concert ticket prices and hurt artists. ...
One In 10 Iowans Has Unclaimed Money In ‘Great Iowa Treasure Hunt’
State Treasurer Roby Smith (on right) presents check to David Kilpatrick of Des Moines Community Playhouse,with work underway on stage for next theatrical production. (RI photo) Des Moines, Iowa — State Treasurer Roby Smith says it’s not just individuals who may find money in the “Great Iowa Treasure Hunt” managed...
City approves $1 million for GoodLife Agriculture
NEBRASKA CITY - Nebraska City commissioners and the city’s taxpayers joined in the business risk for GoodLife Agriculture’s aquaculture facility with the approval of a $1 million forgivable loan. Economic Developer Dan Mauk said the $190 million project is unprecedented in scale and the loan is the largest...
Iowa man fired after passing out at a work-assigned ‘happy hour’ event
An Iowa man who was fired after passing out at a work-assigned “happy hour” event at a brewery is not entitled to jobless benefits, a judge has ruled. State records indicate Garrett Lomeli worked as an area manager for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, a wine wholesaler located in Urbandale, until his dismissal in early […]
Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to Dorothy Ann Horton
Dorothy Ann Horton, formerly of the New Market / Clarinda area will be having a birthday on August 26. Please help her celebrate by sending a card to:. Dorothy Ann Horton, c/o The Ambassador Sidney,115 Main Street, Sidney, Iowa, 51652. Thank you very much.
Massive aquaculture facility proposed at Nebraska City
NEBRASKA CITY – Economic Developer Dan Mauk told Nebraska City commissioners Monday that the proposed complex for GoodLife Agriculture’s aquaculture facility at Nebraska City would have 600,000 square feet under roof. That is six times more roof area than the former VF Mall building at Nebraska City. It...
Sonderman, Berglund, Wagoner in top 5 of first IATC Rankings
(KMAland) -- The Iowa Association of Track & Cross Country Coaches has released its first individual rankings of the 2024 season. The rankings feature three KMAlanders in the top five. Harlan's Lindsey Sonderman is the top KMAlander, coming in at No. 2 in 3A. Clarinda's Kyle Wagoner is the top...
KMA Sports Hall of Fame Announcement No. 9 (8/20): 1973 & 1974 AvoHa Football
(KMAland) -- The 1973 and 1974 AvoHa football teams were a perfect 20-0 with the latter winning the Class 1A state championship. This year, the KMA Sports Hall of Fame honors the two undefeated teams, which were led by head coach Jim Wharton. “We had two years there where we...
UFR Podcast No. 2027: Jim Wharton, Jason Scheer, Hayden Gravatt
(KMAland) -- Upon Further Review Podcast No. 2027: Tuesday, August 20th. 2024 KMA Sports Hall of Fame Inductee No. 9: 1973 & 1974 AvoHa Football. Arizona beat reporter Jason Scheer. Fall 2024 Name to Know: Hayden Gravatt, Johnson-Brock. Your browser does not support the audio element. Your browser does not...
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