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Livestock exhibitors capture the essence of the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — The sounds never stop in the sheep barn. The air is filled with the buzz of shears and the more-than-occasional bleat of a sheep. People travel from all over to show their sheep at the Iowa State Fair. Ten-year-old Dalton Klamfoth of Ohio, appearing calm...
Iowa’s Big Grove Brewery Has a New Beer That Will Help Plant More Trees
Here we have a classic case of being able to enjoy a few adult beverages while also helping to positively contribute to society. Where I'm from, we call that a win-win situation. You can help support an Iowa business and help add more trees across Iowa's landscape. Big Grove Brewery has teemed up with Trees Forever to help more trees get planted in Iowa.
Iowa seeks federal food aid waiver for pilot summer meal program
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services submitted a waiver request for participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s summer food assistance program to implement a separate summer feeding project, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reports.
Steps Iowa Moms And Dads Can Take To Ease Kids Back Into The School Year
Sioux City, Iowa — Iowa parents are encouraged to make a few proactive moves this week that may help their kids make a smoother transition back to school. Autumn Hartman is a counselor who works with youth at Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Sioux City. She suggests starting the school year routines right away, including a nightly bedtime and an earlier wake-up time.
Iowa schools in limbo as they brace for book ban, legal battle continues
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the new school year approaches, schools across Iowa are scrambling to navigate the enforcement of Senate File 496, a law that bans books depicting sex acts and restricts the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity. The law, which was recently upheld by a federal appeals court, has left some educators and librarians in a state of confusion and concern.
Iowa rainfall totals: Where the most rain fell the last two days
DES MOINES, Iowa — Following two more rounds of showers and storms the last couple days, much of Iowa heads toward the end of this week in wet shape. Here's a look at rain totals around the state from Wednesday to Thursday morning:. Winterset: 3.90 inches. Lorimor: 3.20. St....
Cedar Falls & Waterloo West boys golf teams open 2024 seasons today
The Cedar Falls and Waterloo West boys golf teams begin their 2024 season’s today. The Tigers and Wahawks are both competing in a Mississippi Valley Conference Super Meet at Gardner Golf Course in Marion. Today’s meet gets underway this morning at 10:30.
UNI volleyball prepare for annual Purple & Gold Scrimmage on Saturday
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- Volleyball fans will have their first chance to see the 2024 Panthers in action on Saturday afternoon as UNI hosts its annual Purple & Gold Scrimmage at 3 p.m. CT inside the McLeod Center. The scrimmage is free and open to the public with doors opening...
New Restaurant Moving into Coveted Downtown Cedar Rapids Spot
It looks like a new restaurant is moving into Downtown Cedar Rapids, right on the heels of some major business closures. In mid-July, news came out that the restaurant Barrel House would be closing its Cedar Rapids location for good. Located at 102 2nd St SE, the eatery opened in...
Our Town Decorah is a designated cultural and entertainment district
Downtown Decorah is one of less than 20 Iowa districts that the state has designated as a cultural and entertainment district. Having a vibrant downtown is what qualifies an area to earn this designation.
Iowa City School Board expected to finalize new cell phone policy in October
New limits on cell phone use at Iowa City schools are in the works, though a final decision may not come until October. In the Iowa City Community School Board's final meeting before the start of the 2024-2-25 school year, directors discussed the use of cell phones and other electronic devices during the school day. The work session was an extension of discussions that began in the Iowa Legislature in January. ...
95-year-old throws first pitch at Kernels game
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KGAN) — The Cedar Rapids Kernels had a special guest at their Wednesday night game: 95-year-old Lois Martin. Martin was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and while her fastball might not break any records, fans were more than impressed given her age. Martin...
Marion branches out with new street tree planting program
MARION, Iowa — The City of Marion and Monarch Research are teaming up to create the next community-wide tree planting program, to add more greenery back into the city. This new Planting Forward Program aims to not only reforest Marion after losing thousands of trees in the 2020 derecho but also to add trees to areas along streets and sidewalks that were bare to begin with.
OABCIG athlete, Iowa legacy recruit Jaxx DeJean ranked No. 26 in 247Sports' initial 2027 rankings
On Wednesday, 247Sports released its initial rankings for the 2027 class, and the lone Iowan on the list was OABCIG's Jaxx DeJean. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound DeJean came in at No. 26 nationally and is listed as the No. 5 athlete in the country. DeJean is the younger brother of former Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean, who is now in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles.
» MHDS regions ease into transition as behavioral health districts
Due to new Iowa legislation, the state’s mental health disability services (MHDS) regions are being transformed into behavioral health districts. During the Aug. 6 Jones County Supervisors meeting, Mae Hingtgen, the regional CEO, provided an update to the board on the change. In mid-June, Hingtgen also met with the...
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