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12 Iowa beaches are not recommended for swimming after high E. Coli, algae test
It's Labor Day weekend, which is a sign that summer is nearing the end. So, if you're headed to a beach for one last dip, don't forget to check the latest water quality reports before you head out. Wondering how can you check up on water monitoring, beach classifications and know what locations...
Winning bidder on state Medicaid contract wants its full bid kept secret
A company that won a state contract to provide managed-care services in Iowa is seeking a court injunction blocking the state’s disclosure of certain information in its bid. OptumRx of Minnesota is asking a Polk County judge to declare that information the company provided the state in response to a solicitation for bids by the […]
Interview: Isabelle Gradwell on shooting 3s in Iowa, Ohio, Minnesota and Spain
Swish Appeal recently caught up with Isabelle Gradwell, a 6-foot-1 swingwoman born and raised in Marshalltown, IA. Although distracted by her new puppy, Gradwell told us about growing up in a small town, why she picked bioengineering as her major, playing for Cleveland State and moving to Minnesota for her senior year.
City of Indianola Fall Cleanup October 19th
The City of Indianola fall cleanup is set for October 19th at the Indianola Brush Facility, which includes electronics recycling and scrap appliance drop-off. Only one-truckload per address will be accepted, with no curbside pick-up. Appliances accepted for free include blenders/mixers/toasters, mowers, cell phones, video game systems, garage doors and openers, computers, speakers, and more. The electronics and scrap appliance drop off will be from 9am to 1pm.
Indianola Square Wraps Up Four-Year Construction Project
Construction crews have wrapped up work on the Indianola Downtown Square Project, completing the west alley and parking lot earlier this week, marking the completion of the four-year project. The reconstruction work began in conjunction with the demolition of the Warren County Courthouse in 2020, but originally started in 2018...
Saturday’s ISU game kicks off 50th anniversary season for Jack Trice Stadium
AMES, Iowa — Saturday, Iowa State faces off against North Dakota in ISU’s first home game of the season. It is also the first game of the 50th Anniversary of Jack Trice Stadium. At every game this season Iowa State will play clips of historic moments in the stadium’s history, starting with this Saturday’s game. […]
Lunchtime gets noisy again in Ottumwa as school district bans cellphones
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Enter Ottumwa High School at lunchtime this school year. Students are talking, laughing, eating and braiding hair. They are not checking phones. Ottumwa's 5,000-student district started school Aug. 23 with a new cellphone policy. They aren’t allowed and are to be kept in lockers. It’s...
Bud Light drops college football cans. See which Iowa teams made the cut
Ahead of the football season, Iowa State and Iowa fans who are 21 years or older can represent their team while sipping on a Bud Light. Bud Light is bringing back its "biggest collection of college team packaging yet," Anheuser-Busch announced Tuesday. And of course, one of the greatest rivalries in college...
Eagle Grove volleyball swept at Forest City, 3-0
The Eagle Grove Eagles volleyball team returned to action on Thursday Night, as they made the trip north into Winnebago County to take on the Forest City Indians in the Eagles Top of Iowa West opener. Eagle Grove entered at 0-1, while Forest City was in there season-opener. Forest City...
A New Look on the Iowa Sideline for the First Time in Decades
For the first time in decades, someone other than Hayden Fry or Kirk Ferentz will be listed as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeye football team. Yes, this anomaly will only last one week. Kirk Ferentz was suspended for the season opener against Illinois State for a recruiting violation. Sports Illustrated and others report that it involved starting quarterback Cade McNamara. But consider this. It will be the first time since 1978 that someone not named Fry or Ferentz will lead the Hawkeyes out of the tunnel at Kinnick Stadium.
Gas Prices Lower This Holiday Weekend
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell four cents to an average of $3.14 across Iowa. This is 43 cents lower than one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.36, down three cents from last week’s price. The price of global crude...
29 Cats Are Rescued From a Hot Van in Eastern Iowa
The past week has been dangerously hot in the state of Iowa. Some days have been worse than others but overall, being outside for too long and not staying hydrated could be fatal for some people. When it weather gets into the mid-upper 90s, everyone should know that they need...
Farm Progress features USDA discussion
BOONE, Iowa –The Farm Progress show features technology and large new equipment. But for some solutions, farmers look to Washington D.C. USDA Secretary, and former Iowa Governor, Tom Vilsack came to speak at the show, where he announced his approval of a study for a H5N1 vaccine for cattle to protect from Avian Influenza. He also spoke about efforts to generate more income streams for small to medium sized farms.
Polk County Health Department provides free emergency contraceptives inside bathrooms
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Health Department is providing free emergency contraceptives inside its bathrooms, and in about a month has provided the medication to over 100 people. In July, the department announced in a Facebook post that it would have free emergency contraceptives, sometimes referred to as Plan B, stationed inside its […]
Knoxville Community School District Using Stopfinder to Share Transportation Schedules
Knoxville Community School District is using Stopfinder to share transportation schedules. Stopfinder is an all-in-one parent app that allows KCSD to share your student’s transportation schedule, announcements, and more. Stopfinder works with the district’s transportation software to provide the most accurate schedule information as quickly as possible. The district has also made several changes to its bus policy for this school year.
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