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Northern Iowa’s Mark Farley Needs To Name A Play Caller.
Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley needs to choose a play caller before the August 31st season opener against Valparaiso. Offensive assistants Trey Tinsley, Joel Filani (fih-law-nee) and Brian Folkerts have been competing for the job in fall camp after offensive coordinator Luke Falk resigned this summer. Farley believes having the...
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative surveying businesses about obesity prevention, care
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, in partnership with Iowa State University and the Society of Human Resource Management, is surveying Iowa businesses to assess the business needs, interests, opportunities and challenges related to workplace obesity prevention and treatment. The survey will gather data on current practices, perceived barriers and potential solutions for obesity prevention. Results from the survey will be unveiled during the 2024 Obesity Roundtable held on Sept. 17 from 9-11 a.m. at the State Historical Building. The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous, and all information collected will be reported at the aggregate level. To complete the survey, click here.
Would you bike 120 miles? Iowa now has America’s longest paved trail loop
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s Let’s Connect project has finished, connecting the High Trestle and Raccoon River Valley Trails, creating a 120-mile loop of continuous paved bike trails. The project to connect the two trails has been in the works since the 1980s. Now that it’s completed many cyclists are expected […]
Warning In Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin: If You See A Dryer Sheet In Your Mailbox Leave It There
Summer is coming to an end and that warm humid weather is still here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution. A random dryer sheet in your mailbox sounds weird I know...and some people have noticed these dryer sheets in their mailboxes. They actual reportedly work.
Vote for state’s top running back entering 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the state’s best running back entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive best players by position list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the state’s best RB recruit and be sure to read all of our preview...
Balance Music and Arts Festival set for August 22-24 in Waterloo
WATERLOO, IOWA — Luke Barta the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Balance Music and Arts Festival joined Iowa's News Now to talk about the event happening Thursday, August 22nd to the 24th. It will be in Waterloo from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at 4550 Hess...
Falcon Football to feature depth up front
The Aplington-Parkersburg football team is preparing for what it hopes is a bounce-back from last year’s 3-5 season under Interim Head Coach Aaron Thomas. A program that historically prides itself on strong offensive line play will have depth in that position group. Thomas says it’ll be a similar group as last year with another year of experience under their belts.
Statehouse candidate Phil Wiese and supporters gather near Blue Grass
Phil Wiese, a Democrat, running for Iowa House District 82, hosted supporters at his rural Blue Grass farm party. Speakers included the Mayor of West Liberty, Mark Smith. The event was emceed by Joie Stoefen. Contributed photo.
Former nurse pleads guilty to stealing painkiller meant for Hancock County patient
GARNER, Iowa – A former nurse accused of stealing the drugs meant for patients is pleading guilty. Thomas Gene Anderson, 33 of Forest City, was charged in October 2023 with three counts of unlawfully obtaining a prescription drug and one count of tampering with records. Investigators say Anderson was...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
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