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A Water Buffalo Got Loose In Pleasant Hill This Weekend
(Pleasant Hill, IA) -- A water buffalo got loose in Pleasant Hill this weekend. 911 callers and social media witnesses reported the water buffalo wandering through back yards this afternoon. It was spotted inside a neighbor's garage, and even photo walking through a drive thru bank teller lane. The owner...
Indianola Public Arts Commission Porchfest in September
The Indianola Public Arts Commission is presenting Indianola Porchfest later this fall, a free community event connecting residents to local musicians who will be performing on their front porches. Four locations will host a 45-minute music concert on their porch while the audience gathers in the yard. Every hour from...
Ankeny schools planning new facility for student innovation
Ankeny Community School District has announced plans for a new “innovative hub” facility that is set to open in the 2028-29 school year. The vision for the Innovative Hub is an integrated space that offers specialized programs and facilities that cater to diverse learning experiences and serves as a catalyst for connecting people, ideas and resources, according to a news release.
Alden School Board met this week
The Alden School Board this week approved policy changes required by law changes from the last legislative session, and decided to take their annual building tour in either December or January. The Alden board was also updated on the air conditioning project, as all units are now up and running.
Iowa Police On The Hunt For 10 Vicious & Unpredictable Fugitives
Iowa crime never takes a vacation. You can never be too cautious when you're out and about. Personal safety should truly be a priority. It almost seems a little silly at times. On the other hand, it's usually best to be alert and to just always let someone know where you are going.
Gas Prices Trend Lower According to AAA
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell eight cents, averaging $3.18 across Iowa. Prices are 47 cents lower than one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.39, down six cents from last week’s price. The price of global crude oil fell this...
Celebrate Food, Community and Sustainability at ISU Local Food Festival
AMES, Iowa – The Farm, Food and Enterprise Development unit, ISU Live Green! initiative, Horticulture Research Station and ISU Dining, along with support from other departments and organizations, at Iowa State University are hosting the annual ISU Local Food Festival on Sept. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Iowa State’s Central Campus, between Curtiss Hall and Beardshear Hall.
Disability rights activist pushes government to let him participate in society
Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
Another Section of Main Street to be Closed in Knoxville Next Week
Another section of Main Street will be closed in Knoxville next week. This closure will be on Main Street from Attica Rd. to 7th St. for a private sewer repair. The closure is expected to last until Friday, August 30th. Other road construction continues to be ongoing throughout the city as part of the Street Improvement Project. Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery encourages the community to remain patient with all of the construction going on, and to still support local businesses that are being affected.
Parents pick up last minute school supplies before first full week of school
DES MOINES, Iowa — Schools across Iowa are starting Friday with the rest starting this coming Monday, and many parents still need to pick up school supplies. Homer Robinson, a parent of a child attending Monroe Elementary School in Des Moines, said that he still needs to get new shoes for his son before school […]
Fall Festival welcomes Moravia’s own Houston Fry
He has traveled all across the state of Iowa performing his own brand of country music. Now Moravia native Houston Fry is finally getting the chance to play on the Fall Festival stage for his hometown crowd, and his many followers are delighted to be able to enjoy his talents at the local venue.
Bees are all the buzz this summer
Entomologist Laura Iles of the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center is here to talk about an insect that is all the buzz. Bees and wasps may be annoying, but they have an important role to play. Later in the hour, consumer horticulture specialist at ISU, Aaron Steil joins the...
Iowa Hawkeyes football game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season
Iowa football will be here in one week, that is right let me say it again. Iowa. Football. Is. Back. The joys and pitfalls of watching football are within our grasp and I for one am excited to see what the Hawkeyes have in store this season. Cade McNamara has been the starting quarterback, the offensive line is being finalized, the running back group is as strong as ever, and the wide receiver room will hopefully follow suit.
Iowa State to Host Bug-Filled Event This Weekend
(Ames, IA) -- A bug-filled event will take place at Iowa State this weekend. The annual Bug Village is free to attend and open to the public on Saturday from noon until 3 p.m. with a sensory-friendly hour from 11 a.m. to noon. Organizers say 150 different arthropods will be available for viewing. The day also includes samples of air-fried cicadas and a bug costume contest. It will take place at the university's Advanced Teaching and Research Building.
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