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Iowa Schools Start On A Friday This Year Because Of This Dumb Law
People from other states say that Iowa is actually an acronym that stands for Idiots Out Wondering Around. When you read this article about why schools start the 2024-2025 school year on Friday, you'll agree that they also wonder in Des Moines. Sure, it makes sense for school to start...
Adorable Iowa State Fair Pie-Eating Contest Winner Goes Viral
Congratulations to Zack Lucas for his big win! Last Thursday (August 15th), the 8-year-old Iowan was named a champion in one of the Iowa State Fair's annual pie-eating contests!. Last week, KCCI posted a hilarious video of Zack Lucas after his big win at the Iowa State Fair, and the...
Meet the 2024 Bill Riley Talent Search grand champion at the Iowa State Fair
The 2024 Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair featured many promising young dancers, musicians and singers over seven days of preliminary competition and three days of semifinals, but in the end, only one can now claim to be the champion. Sunday afternoon, nine acts took to the Anne & Bill...
Two More Northeast Iowa Tornadoes Confirmed from August 5th Storms Add to State’s Record 2024
Two more tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS) in La Crosse, Wisconsin from storms the night of August 5th in northeast Iowa. The NWS initially confirmed an EF1 tornado north of Waukon near Hanover, with peak wind speeds estimated at 105 mph. It was 50 yards wide and was on the ground for about ten minutes, traveling almost four miles.
Iowa Staff Sergeant is being honored with Iowa Medal of Merit
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — On Sunday, Iowa National Guard Staff Sergeant Nicolas Darland received the Iowa Medal of Merit. Staff Sergeant Nicolas Darland performed lifesaving CPR on his co-worker Nathan Kessler back in December of 2023. SSG Darland says his military training and 12-year career contributed to his effective response. Sunday, Darland received the award at […]
North Iowa Law Agencies Join in High-Visibility Traffic Enforcement Campaign Through Labor Day
Several North Iowa law agencies are participating in a high-visibility traffic enforcement project from Friday (08.16) through Labor Day (09.02). Tom Williams with the Mason City District Office of the Iowa State Patrol (ISP) says they’ll look to crack down on impaired driving at one of the deadliest times of the year.
Alburnett and College Community schools launch new learning model for pathway after graduation
Linn County, Iowa (KCRG) - A new instructional learning model is being introduced to schools in Iowa for the first time, and the schools it’s being launched in are right here in Eastern Iowa. Alburnett Community School District and College Community School District will launch the Three Dimensions of...
55+ Connections: Week of 8/19/24
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library!. 55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering. Tuesday, August 20. 10:30 AM. North Liberty Library –...
Iowa football sneaks into first AP Top 25 rankings along with most of the Big Ten
The first AP Top 25 rankings of the season have dropped and the Big Ten made its presence known, even rivaling the SEC for most teams in the rankings. The Iowa Hawkeyes were the final Big Ten to show up in the rankings and were the last team to show up in the rankings. The Hawkeyes came in ranked No. 25 in the top 25 rankings after losing to Michigan in the Big Ten title game in 2023 and falling to Tennessee int he Cheez-It Bowl.
Dubuque to Welcome its First Pro-Football Team in 2025
For the first time in its history, Dubuque could have a professional football team to call its own. Coming October 2025, the Iowa Power will begin playing indoor games at the Five Flags Convention Center, marking an exciting new chapter for sports in our city. But don’t expect this to...
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