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Sunday attendance propels 2024 Iowa State Fair to a new all-time record
The 2024 Iowa State Fair officially holds the record for the highest fair turnout, with more than 1 million people visiting this year. A total of 1,182,682 people attended this year's fair, beating the all-time record set in 2019 by about 12,000 people. This year's Iowa State Fair had a number of...
Learn Grant Writing with ISU Extension and Outreach Online Workshops
Nonprofit, government and school district representatives can boost their grant writing skills by enrolling in three upcoming Online Grant Writing 101 Workshops. Aug. 22, 1-4 p.m. Learn more and register at https://go.iastate.edu/W4C4R8. Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-noon. Learn more and register at https://go.iastate.edu/5V0KQ0. Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-noon. Learn more and register...
Working Iowa: Ace Handyman Services reflects on hiring climate during first year in business
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Employers have a lot to juggle from staffing and materials, to customers just to name a few. We caught up with Ace Handyman Services about their experience hiring during their first year in business. The company in Marion recently celebrated one year in business the...
Biz Buzz Monday: Maquoketa theater reopens under new ownership
MAQUOKETA, Iowa — An iconic downtown movie theater has reopened under new ownership in Maquoketa. Voy 2 Theatres recently reopened at 207 S. Main St. under the ownership of longtime employee Taylor Casel. The two-screen theater had been closed since June to allow for the ownership transition and related renovations.
Ralphie from ‘A Christmas Story’ Coming to Cedar Rapids [VIDEO]
It may still be August, but many of you are no doubt already dreaming of a white Christmas. Snow on the ground, gathering with family and friends, and of course, watching our favorite holiday specials and movies. If you look at any respectable list of America's favorite holiday films, you'll always find 'A Christmas Story' at or near the top of the list!
Updated Iowa Football Position Battles
The Iowa football team is less than two weeks away from the start of the 2024 season. That means the Hawkeyes are getting close to ending their position battles with the close of fall camp. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is fond of saying that every position is up for grabs in fall camp, but […] The post Updated Iowa Football Position Battles appeared first on On3.
Why can't Iowa schools start until after Aug. 23?
DES MOINES, Iowa — Many kids across central Iowa are heading back to the classroom later this week because state law says schools can't start any earlier than Friday. But why?. "It really all started with the Iowa tourism industry," Greg Edwards with Catch Des Moines said. "We fought...
Iowa delegates share excitement ahead of DNC in Chicago
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Democrats and delegates traveled to Chicago on Sunday in preparation for the week long Democratic National Convention. It has been a busy month for those in the state party, but the change at the top of the ticket has been reflected in the enthusiasm of those wanting to help out […]
Controlled Blast Takes Out Bridge at South Dakota, Iowa Border
The latest step in removing a damaged bridge that spans the border of South Dakota and Iowa is complete. Monday morning (August 19), crews from BNSF Railway used a controlled explosion to take down what was left of the railroad bridge on the North Sioux City side of the Big Sioux River.
Voices carry: "Framing a Fair Iowa" art show
AJ Jones is a writer and creator of art, expressing herself across different mediums. She embraces her neurodivergence as a unique way to view the world in hopes of creating a better future. “Useful art is about transforming people’s lives, even on a small scale. It is art as activism...
Massive Chicken Nugget Recall Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota
Thousands of pounds of Chicken Nuggets have been recalled in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and across the nation. Perdue Farms has issued a significant recall of approximately 160,000 pounds of chicken nuggets due to potential metal contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has classified this as a Class I...
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