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Edwards, Penning named to 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — A pair of UNI football players were named to the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl Watchlist as announced on Wednesday morning. The duo of running back Tye Edwards and offensive lineman Jared Penning were named to the 2025 watchlist for a matchup that showcases elite draft prospects from around the country in front of coaches from all 32 NFL teams. This is the 11th annual Senior Bowl Watchlist.
Small Game Seasons Begin Soon Across Iowa
As summer transitions into fall, hunters across Iowa are gearing up for the start of the small game hunting season. With abundant populations of rabbits, squirrels, and mourning doves, the season promises excitement and ample opportunities for both seasoned hunters and newcomers alike. My vote for aspiring, first-time hunters and kids is definitely squirrels. It's how I got my start hunting. They're abundant, and quite tasty when slow cooked in cream of mushroom soup. YUM!
Iowa unveils first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation child care availability website
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new, first-of-its-kind website called Iowa Child Care Connect (childcareconnect.iowa.gov) to help Iowans more easily find childcare availability near their homes, where they attend school, or near parents and caretakers’ workplaces. “Using Iowa’s Child Care Connect, Iowa parents will be able to...
Awesome Craft/Makers Markets Happening in Eastern Iowa This Fall
Earlier this month, Midwest Living published a list of '10 Great Makers Markets to Visit This Fall.' We're happy to report that one Iowa market made the cut! It's called The Pear Fair, and it's held annually in Cedar Falls. The Pear Fair is a popular craft fair that showcases...
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.
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...
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
Iowans Are Already Saving Up For Our Favorite Halloween Decoration
We're getting close to spooky season. My social media feed is split. Half of the posts are claiming it's spooky season now, jack-o-lanterns go on the porch right now and everything in the kitchen is now pumpkin-flavored. The other half of the posts are clinging onto the dog days of summer for dear life.
Waterloo, Iowa, Trading Parking Meters for New Kiosks
(TNS) — Parking kiosks are on their way to the city and will eventually replace downtown’s single stall meters. The city of Waterloo’s finance committee approved purchasing 21 kiosks for $161,960 Monday. The kiosks will allow parkers to pay by license plate on the machine that resembles an ATM.
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