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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...
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...
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