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A high-tech approach to studying Iowa's future soil health
(Ames) -- Farmers in Iowa are studying interactions between crops, water usage, carbon and nitrogen storage, and how those factors combine to affect longterm soil biodiversity. It's part of a seven-state project in the Midwest. Researchers are looking at the effects of crop combinations on soil and moisture across the...
Gray’s Pet Supply Opens In Washington
The grand opening of Gray’s Pet Supply, located at 208 S Marion Ave, Washington, was held on July 23rd. Owned by Whitney Gray, who has a long history of serving the community through her home business, Gray Canine Rescue and Rehab, this new downtown location will now offer a variety of pet supplies. They will be offering continuous silent auctions for pet supplies. Every week, patrons can bid on items, and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to local nonprofits. This week’s auction closes on today, and the funds will go to support Paws & More Animal Shelter in Washington.
Illinois Beware! Latest Phone Scam Could Drain Your Bank Account
You can't deny that technology has made our lives easier and in some ways more efficient, putting everything we need in the palm of our hands. But, that also means when someone is able to take control of these devices, it can wreak havoc on our lives. Scams You Need...
Remsen St. Mary’s faces Lynnville-Sully after winning longest Iowa high school state baseball tournament game
Remsen St. Mary's secured a chance to defend their state title after winning the longest game in Iowa high school state baseball tournament history against Mason City Newman Catholic. The game lasted nearly five hours with a 45-minute rain delay in the ninth inning. Remsen St. Mary's defeated Mason City...
Iowa Woman, 53, Conquering 434-Mile Bike Race While Preparing For a Double Lung Transplant
Barbara Heenan, a 53-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is conquering a 434-mile bike race across her home state while preparing to undergo a double lung transplant—an impressive feat as she's been living with a rare autoimmune disorder called Limited Systemic Scleroderma for decades.
How Iowa LB Jay Higgins rose from overlooked Brebeuf prospect to Big Ten star
INDIANAPOLIS -- Brebeuf Jesuit grad Jay Higgins walked into Lucas Oil Stadium this week with the admiration and respect of the entire Big Ten Conference. Well, almost. When the video board displayed the league’s 12 preseason honors recipients, Higgins’ name appeared over a photo of Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau. ...
Tri-state students receive free backpacks in "School Rocks" giveaway
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — Round Room LLC, a Verizon authorized retailer, gave away free backpacks at its 12th annual "School Rocks" backpack giveaway event on Sunday, July 28th. Verizon stores in Quincy, Macomb and Jacksonville all took part. This was the 2nd year the Verizon in Quincy partook in...
Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show begins Friday near Hamilton
HAMILTON, Ill. — The 57th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin on Friday, Aug. 2, near Hamilton and offers three days of demonstrations and activities. Throughout each day, demonstrations and exhibits are planned. Steam engines are used to power threshing machines and the large and...
Culver-Stockton College welcomes Kirkham as director of development
CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced the appointment of Michelle Kirkham as its director of development. A 2010 graduate of Culver-Stockton College with a degree in business administration, Kirkham earned a certificate in fundraising and development foundations from the University of California-Davis in 2023. She joins Culver-Stockton College after a successful tenure at Quincy University, where she helped with fundraising efforts. She coordinated all aspects of the QU Fund, leading to three consecutive years of record-breaking success in meeting and exceeding annual fund goals. She spearheaded faculty and staff giving, achieving a 98 percent participation rate for two years.
Campus Newcomer: Bishop Heelan RHP Jaron Bleeker
We continue our Iowa Baseball campus newcomers series, with an incoming freshman who just finished off a run to the 3A State Championship. Bishop Heelan right-handed pitcher Jaron Bleeker was the ace pitcher for the Crusaders and now will turn his focus to his upcoming freshman year at Iowa. He is rated as the #3 […] The post Campus Newcomer: Bishop Heelan RHP Jaron Bleeker appeared first on On3.
Body of Missing 47-Year-Old Man Recovered from Mississippi River in Memphis
The Memphis Police Department has recovered the body of 47-year-old Gary Riley who was reported missing after his boat capsized in the Mississippi River last Friday. Officials resumed their search early Saturday morning and made the grim discovery at approximately 10:10 a.m., as confirmed by Action News 5. Assistant Chief Don Crowe of the Memphis Police Department had indicated the day prior that they believed the body to be that of the missing boater after it was taken to the medical examiner’s office.
Kirk Ferentz addresses ‘drive-by scouting’ comment on USC defense
Last bowl season Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz made comments that he felt the USC Trojans haven’t taken defense seriously in recent years and that it’s going to matter more now that they’re in the Big Ten Conference. While at Big Ten Media Days, Ferentz was asked about those comments and if he’d spoken […] The post Kirk Ferentz addresses ‘drive-by scouting’ comment on USC defense appeared first on On3.