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Peacocks to Induct Four to UIU Athletics Hall of Fame at Homecoming Ball
The Peacock Athletics Department is excited that this year's Hall of Fame inductions will be back on Upper Iowa University's 2024 Homecoming Weekend as part of the Homecoming Ball "Night of the Peacocks" on Oct. 11. Four Peacocks will be inducted into the UIU Athletics Hall of Fame including Tyler...
Britt and Golf Course Meet Over the Future of the Links
The Britt City Council, the Britt Golf Course Board, and supporters of the golf course met in the Britt City Hall Chambers on Monday night. At issue was the resignation of Angela Hinton as the Golf Course Board President and the future of the course. It was agreed that the...
Cascade Woman Named Iowa Conservation Woman Of The Year
A Cascade woman has been named the Iowa Conservation Woman of the Year. Third generation farmer Lillie Beringer-Crock was announced the recipient of the award on Monday at the USDA Conservation Districts of Iowa annual meeting in Ames. Beringer-Crock took over the Beringer Family Farms about five years ago and...
Introducing the Des Moines Register's 2024 All-Iowa high school softball teams
Another incredible Iowa high school softball season is in the books, and the ample talent this state has produced is undeniable once again. With that, here are the Des Moines Register's All-Iowa softball teams for the 2024 season. Included is an elite team — made up of nine players regardless of class...
UNI Picked to Finish 2nd
UNI volleyball has been tabbed to win the conference in the Preseason Coaches Poll.The Panthers received all but one vote to win the Missouri Valley Conference and that one vote was their own since you can’t vote for yourself. UNI returns 11, including 5 starters. Kira Fallert and Erin Powers were also elected to the Preseason All Conference Team.
Panther volleyball selected to three-peat in 2024 MVC preseason poll
ST. LOUIS --- The UNI volleyball team has been picked as the favorite to capture its third consecutive Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) regular season title, as announced in the release of the league's annual preseason coaches poll on Wednesday morning. Northern Iowa received ten out of 12 first-place votes and...
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.
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...
Fall Comes Early: Starbucks Unveils PSLs in Iowa Ahead of Schedule
It's still summer. In fact, as I write this, there are more than 60 calendar days left in the summer of 2024. But, to the surprise of literally no human being, we're moving on. Seems most people after the 4th of July write summer off so, why not call late August fall?
Iowa 4-H Youth Attend True Leaders in Equity Institute to Advance Belonging and Opportunity in Their Communities
AMES, Iowa – Six Iowa 4-H youth were selected to attend the National 4-H True Leaders in Equity Institute held July 7-11 in Bethesda, Maryland. This event aimed to empower and equip youth to become catalysts for change within the Cooperative Extension System. The 2024 delegation was Julian Escobar...
USDA Grant Assists Local Fueling Stations
A 14 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is being awarded to 19 projects across Iowa via the Higher Blends Infrastructure Investments Program, part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Around $3-million dollars was awarded locally with Rainbo Oil Company, McDermott Oil Co and J&D Mart using the...
TS Bank, Advance Southwest Iowa hosting REV competition
(Treynor) -- Applications are sought for a small business pitch competition in southwest Iowa. TS Bank is once again partnering with Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation and other local companies to offer $15,000 to one or more local entrepreneurs through REV, a small business pitch competition. The competition has distributed over $138,000 since it began in 2015. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Show" program recently, TS Bank Director of Public Relations Kelsey Stupfell says the program is a chance to help ensure small businesses are set up for long-term growth and sustainability.
Nearly Impossible Quiz: 2/3rds of us have THIS on our bucket list, but only 3% of us have been able to check it off.
Congratulations to Sherry Cannon of Charles City who won a free single topping take and bake pizza from the Charles City Hy-Vee!. Community Conversations are sponsored by the Floyd County Medical Center. Tues. Aug. 20 @ 8:07am – Floyd County Medical Center. Wed. Aug. 21 @ 8:07am – PAWS...
Two people were taken to the hospital after morning crash near Fairfax on Tuesday
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Two people were taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after a crash near Fairfax. Authorities were called to the scene at the 80th Street offramp on eastbound Highway 30. They arrived there shortly after 10:30 a.m. and found a 2013 Ford Escape and 2024 Nissan Frontier that were involved. Deputies say the driver of the Ford Escape was turning onto 80th Street when it was hit by the Nissan Frontier.
Three starters back for AGWSR Volleyball
The AGWSR volleyball team is gearing up for the season with three members of last year’s starting lineup, including junior kills leader Brylea Metzgar, senior setter Trevyn Smith and junior outside hitter Elise Olson. “Having Trevyn, obviously, back is really big for us,” Head Coach Jill Smith says. “She’s...
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