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Webinar Explores Public Works Spending Trends and Emerging Issues in Iowa
Biswa Das, associate professor in the Department of Community and Regional Planning at Iowa State University, said, “Public works are the backbone of our communities. From roads and bridges to snow removal and mass transit, these services are essential to keeping our cities and counties functioning smoothly.”. Das added,...
Iowa rainfall totals: Where the most rain fell the last two days
DES MOINES, Iowa — Following two more rounds of showers and storms the last couple days, much of Iowa heads toward the end of this week in wet shape. Here's a look at rain totals around the state from Wednesday to Thursday morning:. Winterset: 3.90 inches. Lorimor: 3.20. St....
Fall Camp Update: Quarterbacks & Safeties
AMES, Iowa - Iowa State quarterbacks coach Jake Waters and safeties coach Deon Broomfield met with the media Thursday to discus their position groups. Waters is in his first season coaching the Cyclone quarterbacks while Broomfield enters his fourth as the safeties coach. Quarterback Rocco Becht and safety Jamison Patton also spent time with the media after practice.
Four Women Managing Farmland Forums Offered in September
AMES, Iowa - Four Women Managing Farmland Forums and Annie’s Project 20th Anniversary Celebrations will be offered across the state the first week of September. The free events take place on Sept. 3 in Atlantic, Sept. 4 in Iowa City, Sept. 5 in West Union and Sept. 6 in Storm Lake, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Iowa’s Big Grove Brewery Has a New Beer That Will Help Plant More Trees
Here we have a classic case of being able to enjoy a few adult beverages while also helping to positively contribute to society. Where I'm from, we call that a win-win situation. You can help support an Iowa business and help add more trees across Iowa's landscape. Big Grove Brewery has teemed up with Trees Forever to help more trees get planted in Iowa.
Iowa seeks federal food aid waiver for pilot summer meal program
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services submitted a waiver request for participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s summer food assistance program to implement a separate summer feeding project, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reports.
Iowa State Patrol Dubs August “Aggressive Driving Enforcement” Month
The Iowa State Patrol (ISP) is looking to curb traffic crashes during the month of August. That’s Trooper Tom Williams with the ISP’s Mason City District office, who says a spike in travel comes from many people still traveling on family vacations and more students driving when school gets back in session later this month.
Man recalls being stuck for hours on Iowa State Fair Sky Glider
The Iowa State Fair Sky Glider is celebrating its 50th year of operation, and Axios reader Jerry Gale has a first-person account of its stalled beginning.Catch up fast: Nobody has ever fallen from the ride, but more than 50 people were stuck for hours during its debut because of an overheated motor. Gale was one of them.Zoom in: While in the air, Gale and his then-future wife watched horseshoe pitching and listened to fair announcements.Fire engine ladders eventually brought stranded people to the ground and there were no injuries.The bottom line: Gale got an extra long and memorable sky ride. Gale now lives in Minnesota. He visited the Iowa State Fair this week. Photo: Courtesy of Jerry Gale
RECRUITING: Iowa State bringing in 2026 quarterback for in-game visit
Iowa State football will host 2026 quarterback prospect CJ Turnbull on an in-game visit during one of the team’s first three home games. The 6-foot-2 Millwood High School product holds just two offers – Kent State and UNLV – so far, but is on the program’s radar.
Iowa State QB Rocco Becht named to Manning Award Watch List
AMES, Iowa (KCAU) – An exciting offseason continues for Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht and the Cyclones with ISU’s signal-caller finding himself on yet another prestigious preseason watch list. Becht has been named to the Manning Award Watch List, presented annually to the top quarterback in the nation. The 2023 Big 12 Offensive Freshman of […]
Meet the 10-year-old who blew away Iowa State Fair judges with his harmonica playing
August "Gus" Major's learned to love the blues from his dad who is in a band. So it only made sense that the 10-year-old would enter the Youth Harmonica Contest at the Iowa State Fair. Some might have been a little blue about being the only contestant, but not Gus. ...
Bengtson and Monroe Lead Big 12 Gautt Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients
Ashley Bengtson (swimming) and Ben Monroe (wrestling) from Iowa State have been honored with the Big 12 Gautt Postgraduate Scholarship. This acknowledgment highlights their academic achievements and athletic contributions. Named after Dr. Prentice Gautt, the scholarship recognizes student-athletes who excel in both areas, adding a total of 529 recipients since its inception. The Big 12 has invested over $3.9 million in postgraduate education, demonstrating its commitment to supporting student-athletes' academic futures.
Vote for top special teams player in Ames area entering 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the Ames-area's best special teams player entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Ames Tribune sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the five best special teams players in the area. Now it's your turn to vote. ...
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