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Midwest Ford Fest brings Ford enthusiasts together for a good cause
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. & OTTUMWA, Iowa — Throughout the summer, countless car shows are hosted across the United States. On August 17 and 18, Ottumwa will host its own very special car show, specifically for Ford enthusiasts. The Iowa-Missouri Ford Club will put on the 38th annual Midwest Ford Fest...
Gray’s Pet Supply Opens In Washington
The grand opening of Gray’s Pet Supply, located at 208 S Marion Ave, Washington, was held on July 23rd. Owned by Whitney Gray, who has a long history of serving the community through her home business, Gray Canine Rescue and Rehab, this new downtown location will now offer a variety of pet supplies. They will be offering continuous silent auctions for pet supplies. Every week, patrons can bid on items, and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to local nonprofits. This week’s auction closes on today, and the funds will go to support Paws & More Animal Shelter in Washington.
Last Night of Brinton Film Festival
Tonight is the last night of the Brinton Film Festival at the Ainsworth Opera House. There will be a showing of Brinton Silent Movies with narrations done by Michael Zahs. The doors will open at 7 pm, and admission is a free-will donation with all proceeds going to support the Ainsworth Opera House.
RAGBRAI riders try to shoot like Caitlin Clark to raise money for high school basketball team
WAYLAND — Can you shoot like Caitlin Clark? WACO High School basketball players asked RAGBRAI riders to shoot from the logo — Clark's signature move — to raise money for their basketball and football programs. The sixth day of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa took riders nearly 85 miles from Ottumwa to Mount Pleasant, with eight towns in between. ...
Sigourney, Carly Goodwin upset Martensdale-St. Marys in Iowa softball state championship
FORT DODGE — Carly Goodwin finally got her Iowa high school softball state championship. In her final season at Sigourney, the Northern Iowa signee held strong against Martensdale-St. Marys – who boasted a solid pitcher of its own – and brought home that coveted title trophy. ...
She discovered an eye-opening coffee on RAGBRAI. Now she owns a coffee shop in Mediapolis.
In the final stretch of this year's Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, cyclists will pass through Mediapolis, a small town north of Burlington. In the middle of town, near the intersection of Main and North Orchard streets, sits Jilly's Coffee & Cakes, a locally owned shop with a special connection to the ride. Owner and operator Jill Rohr had been baking for friends and family since high school and working in commercial kitchens for almost...
RAGBRAI cyclists in Washington County enjoy last stretch of ride, ends on Saturday
BRIGHTON, Iowa (KGAN) — Iowa's historic RAGBRAI rolled through the small town of Brighton on Friday ahead of the last stop on Saturday. This week marks 51 years of the event, with cyclists riding 434 miles from Glenwood to Burlington. For many on the road, its not the first...
Woman living with scleroderma set to finish RAGBRAI after receiving new oxygen tanks
BURLINGTON, Iowa — A woman battling a rare autoimmune condition is able to get back on the bike and finish RAGBRAI after receiving more oxygen tanks. On Thursday, KCCI introduced you to Barb Heenan. She was diagnosed 30 years ago with a condition called scleroderma. She's preparing for a...
Why RAGBRAI? Riders explain as they bike through southeast Iowa
ALBIA, Iowa — RAGBRAI 2024 is making its way through southeast Iowa. KTVO caught up with riders headed to the Ottumwa overnight stay on Thursday in Albia to learn more about what is motivating their trek across the Hawkeye State. Florida native Danny Davis is riding a late 1800's...
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity helps make housing more affordable in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity has built over 30 homes in the neighborhood off Blazing Star Drive in Iowa City. On Saturday it broke ground on the next one, for a Habitat volunteer and his family of five. “It’s our chance now to own...
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
'He comes with a wealth of knowledge': Kirk Ferentz eager for Tim Lester era of Hawkeye football
DES MOINES, Iowa-- It took over 90 days to make the hire, but Iowa feels great about new offensive coordinator Tim Lester. The former Western Michigan head coach brings a new dynamic to Iowa's offense that it hasn't seen before in the Kirk Ferentz era. This week, Ferentz expanded about why Lester was the right person for the job.
Luke Lachey's resiliency key in helping star tight end bounce-back in 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa-- Iowa tight end Luke Lachey had a massive decision to make following last season. Despite only playing in 2.5 games last season, Lachey was seen as an early draft pick due to his athleticism, size and overall upside. The talented 6-foot-6 playmaker told 247Sports that he felt like there was more to accomplish and that was why he opted to return.
Business closes in Maplewood because staff quit
The owner and founder of Speakeasy Therapies and Fitness, Celia Montes, which opened and closed (recently) on Sutton Boulevard, said the business closed in Maplewood because she lost her staff, and subsequently had to dissolve the business. Montes said that upon moving the business from Kirkwood to Maplewood her staff...
Iowa Football 2024 Position Primer: Linebacker
With the college football season right around the corner, HawkeyeInsider will take an in-depth look at each position group for Iowa entering the 2024 season. Today, we will dive into the linebacker room. Here are our previous position breakdowns. Offseason recap. Iowa had about as good of an offseason as...
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