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Hats off to these people: Organizer of the Iowa State Fair hat parade stops by KCCI newscast
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair hat parade took place this morning, with 10 people showing off their creatively decorated hats. The fair has a big history of hats. Everybody wore a hat to the state fair, even the little kids, when it first started. » See...
Butler County Tribune-Journal and Clarksville Star
There’s plenty of propane on the market in the United States, but Iowa farmers and suppliers are dealing with a propane shortage due to logistical issues with pipeline infrastructure and LP transportation in the face of high demand. As farmers work to finish their harvest, with 86 percent of...
Big Ten running back rooms rankings: Iowa has a stacked RB room
Running backs can be both the heroes of a game for one team and the villains for the other. Running backs can literally carry a team on their back in order to win games. The Big Ten in the past has been known to have great running backs like Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, Mike Hart, and many others.
Local FFA Members Earn Honors at Iowa State Fair
Local FFA members from Marion, Warren, and Jasper Counties have earned multiple honors at the Iowa State Fair. Champion Flag Race: Emerson Hiemstra, Pleasantville FFA. Reserve Champion Flag Race: Abbey Votava, Pella FFA. Champion Pole Bending: Haiden Spray, Pella FFA. Reserve Champion Open Walk/Trot: Shay Henson, Martensdale-St. Mary’s FFA.
Harvest Market is September 6th
September has a couple annual festivals in Marshalltown with Oktemberfest and the Harvest Market. The Harvest Market will be at the beginning of the month in the 13th Street District. That is Christine Isom, the Committee Chair for the 13th Street District. She goes on to describe what will be...
Candidate Sarah Corkery says Harris leading ticket will motivate Democratic voters
Sarah Corkery, the 2nd Congressional District Democratic candidate said Tuesday that women’s health care rights will be a crucial issue in the upcoming election — and that having a woman, Vice President Kamala Harris, at the top of the ticket will help Democrats win. Corkery spoke about her commitment to defending legal abortion access at […]
Committee awards $284K among 4 groups in Jasper County
Aug. 14—Four local entities were awarded a combined total of $284,000 from the Jasper County Opioid Settlement Committee and the board of supervisors, and it will go towards substance treatment services, prevention programs in an area school district and an expansion for an already existing treatment facility. Becky Pryor, administrator of Jasper County Health Department and a member of the ...
Newton Fire Department Secures AFG Grant for Key Upgrades
The Newton Fire Department is getting over $77,000 of new equipment for just over $3,700. The Fire Department has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from FEMA. The grant will help pay for three upgrades. The City says the Department’s Plymovent Exhaust Removal System will be improved. This equipment captures vehicle exhaust at the source, improving air quality and safety. New audio-visual training equipment will be purchased to enhance training capabilities. The Department’s Firefighter Training Resource Library, which is used to train new firefighters in basic firefighting skills, will also be updated. The City says the total cost of these upgrades is $77,076. The Fire Department’s local match is $3,703.82; the Federal grant covers the rest of the cost. Over the past 20 years, The City says the Newton Fire Department has successfully secured just under $977,700 in Assistance to Firefighters grants, with local matches of $56,442.
West Des Moines Chick-fil-A to temporarily close for renovations
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Fans of one central Iowa Chick-fil-A location will have to temporarily say goodbye to waffle fries and chicken sandwiches as it undergoes renovations. The chain's location at 4502 University Ave. will be open Saturday, Aug. 31 before closing for construction on Sunday, Sept. 1.
Student welcome events run Aug. 23-25
Iowa State's third annual Cyclone Welcome Weekend, Aug. 23-25, will celebrate the start of a new academic year with all-day programming on Saturday, Aug. 24. "Catch the Vibe" kicks off with a Friday evening cookout (6-8 p.m.) at Lied Recreation Center. All new and returning students are invited to these free events. They'll need their university ID to participate.
Reeder selected to lead operations and finance division
Dr. Sean Reeder has been named Iowa State's senior vice president of operations and finance, effective Sept. 3. His appointment is pending approval by the state Board of Regents. Reeder serves as vice chancellor for finance and administration at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He served previously as vice...
LeBaron demolition begins next week
Following about seven weeks of abatement and indoor materials removal, crews are ready to demolish what remains of the 66-year-old LeBaron Hall on central campus. Some interior demolition, including the west walls that divide LeBaron from the Human Nutrition Sciences Building, are being removed this week. Demolition and removal of the building structure is scheduled to begin Monday and take about two weeks.
Petersen's limestone maidens are back on central campus
After a 21-month absence from the Memorial Union front lawn, the four limestone maidens in Christian Petersen's Fountain of the Four Seasons sculpture were returned to their posts Aug. 5. Despite their weight -- each is about 1,100 pounds -- the work was completed in just under two hours. Except...
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