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Main Street Index Reports Iowa’s Rural Economy Is in a Recession
(Omaha) It’s the R-word for the Midwest rural economy. Recession. University Economist Ernie Goss says the Midwest region’s Rural Main Street Economic Index fell to 40-point-nine for August, showing negative growth. Farmland prices are falling, and agriculture equipment sales and farm exports are down. One bright spot for rural Iowa is that Iowa remains stronger, holding at 51-point-six. Any number over 50 indicates growth.
Another first at the Iowa State Fair, parking spaces sold out
Des Moines, IA- The Iowa State Fair may be over, but State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says plans for next year are well underway. Radio Iowa reports that one concern, for the first time ever, is that the fair ran out of parking spaces on August 10th, the first Saturday of this year’s fair.
College Savings Iowa rebrands to ISave 529
DES MOINES, Iowa — College Savings Iowa has been rebranded to ISave 529, the state treasurer's office announced this week. The new name for Iowa's 529 plan hopes better encompass what saving for education might look like, from K-12 tuition to apprenticeship programs, according to the news release. "We...
Iowa private colleges see mixed success from tuition, financial aid changes
Some of Iowa’s private colleges announced changes to their tuition and financial aid offerings last fall, hoping to showcase their affordability for students who might not look twice at them due to their sticker price. These efforts have had mixed results, impacted by problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. […]
Fareway, Iowa Wave Shirt team up to raise money for children's hospital
DES MOINES, Iowa — Fareway shoppers in Iowa have the opportunity to support a good cause. The new fundraiser is inspired by the heartwarming tradition at University of Iowa home football games. After the first quarter, fans stand and wave to the children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, overlooking Kinnick Stadium.
American Pickers star Robbie Wolfe teases next big purchase as he shops at Iowa antique store after selling $14k bike
AMERICAN Pickers star Robbie Wolfe has teased his next big antiques purchase after selling two motorcycles last week. Robbie, 64, who recently confirmed the season 26 premiere date, listed two vintage motorcycles that “belong in a museum” for $14,000, last week. Days later, the reality TV star was seen testing out a “For Sale” bike […]
Iowa girl’s mermaid dream comes true thanks to Make-A-Wish
DES MOINES, Iowa — Make-A-Wish Iowa granted 4-year-old Vivian Gomez's wish to become a mermaid and swim in the ocean on Wednesday, fulfilling her lifelong dream. "One thing that we really try to do is get to the heart of the wish," said Cassidy Gomez, an event manager with Make-A-Wish Iowa. So we really sit down with the kids and the family and figure out what do they want to do, what are they like, and try to dream big and try to grant their biggest wish."
Landus Expands its Service Offerings with the Acquisition of Wickman Chemical
(Des Moines) Landus, an Iowa-based agriculture solutions company, today announced the purchase of Wickman Chemical, an independent Iowa-based agricultural chemicals provider, to expand its chemical products and services offerings. Wickman Chemical has been a reliable and trusted supplier of chemicals for farmers in the Southwest Iowa and Kansas regions for many years. Landus’ acquisition of this company represents its continued commitment to delivering innovation to the farm and empowering our farmers with the tools they need to succeed.
Dunkerton woman dies in rollover crash
DUNKERTON, Iowa (KCRG) - A Dunkerton woman died in a rollover crash after her vehicle hydroplaned on wet pavement, the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said 24-year-old Carli Teisinger, of Dunkerton, was driving a 2007 Toyota Corolla eastbound on Dunkerton Road at around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday when the vehicle hydroplaned on the wet pavement, causing her to lose control.
Acclaimed author whose new book reimagines Waco siege makes Iowa stops (AUDIO)
An internationally best-selling novelist and an alum of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop is appearing in Des Moines and Iowa City this week, while headlining the opening of the 22nd annual DMACC Celebration of Literary Arts. Bret Anthony Johnston is director of the Michener Center for Writers at the University...
Paramedic’s 911 response leads to warning from regulators
An Iowa paramedic has been sanctioned by the state for an alleged failure to perform lifesaving services in response to a 911 emergency call. According to the Iowa Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services, paramedic Katelyn Leisinger of Ute and her EMS partner responded to a 911 call on May 28, 2024. Upon arrival, […]
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