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Handsome Iowa Man Competing On First-Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
An Iowa man is a "hopeful romantic" who is on a mission to win the heart of the new The Golden Bachelorette. We are a month away from the spin-off "Bachelor" television show..."The Golden Bachelorette". This is one of the most anticipated shows of the year. It's a great opportunity for men who will prove that people can still find love at any age.
Man recalls being stuck for hours on Iowa State Fair Sky Glider
The Iowa State Fair Sky Glider is celebrating its 50th year of operation, and Axios reader Jerry Gale has a first-person account of its stalled beginning.Catch up fast: Nobody has ever fallen from the ride, but more than 50 people were stuck for hours during its debut because of an overheated motor. Gale was one of them.Zoom in: While in the air, Gale and his then-future wife watched horseshoe pitching and listened to fair announcements.Fire engine ladders eventually brought stranded people to the ground and there were no injuries.The bottom line: Gale got an extra long and memorable sky ride. Gale now lives in Minnesota. He visited the Iowa State Fair this week. Photo: Courtesy of Jerry Gale
Iowa Among Top States With Highest Increase Of Unemployment
The numbers keep coming in and things are looking bleak. There have been highly publicized job cuts from John Deere. Plus, other under-the-radar cuts from companies "reducing in force" across Iowa and the country causing unemployment claims to continue to rise. READ MORE: HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE LOST JOBS AT...
This weekend in Iowa: The House Flies album release, a Benefit for Palestine and a look at Davenport’s twisted history
It’s the middle of August, which means humid days, college students scrambling to move in, and as this edition of the Weekender proves, plenty of quality events throughout Iowa. The Moline-based shoegaze band The House Flies celebrates their new album with a show at the Raccoon Motel. A full lineup of performers is slated to perform at a benefit for Palestine at the Englert Theatre. If you’re in the mood for drinks and Iowa history, the Putnam Museum will feature UI professor and Davenport native Gates Thomas on “Davenport’s Twisted History” as part of its History on Tap lecture series on Thursday night.
Panther soccer draws even late in season opening tie with South Dakota
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- UNI soccer overcame a late first half deficit with a second half equalizer by Olivia Knoepfle in the 80th minute to a tie the South Dakota Coyotes to kick off the 2024 regular season on Thursday afternoon at the UNI Soccer Field by a 1-1 score.
Marion Man Arrested for Waterloo Shooting
Waterloo Police have made an arrest in a shooting in Waterloo on Sunday, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. Neighbors called 911 around noon on Sunday on a report of shots fired. Police found a victim in the area of Sunnyside and West Mullan Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound to the knee. Surveillance video showed a GMC Envoy in the area at the time. That Envoy was traced back to 19 year old Daquavion Williams of Marion. The Violent Crime Apprehension Team took Williams into custody at his home on Tuesday. He has been charged with Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury and Intimidation With a Weapon.
County road project provides Spillville opportunity to update water mains
Spillville’s water system has been in need of replacement for more than a decade, and the county’s resurfacing of Winneshiek County Road W14 has provided an opportunity for such a project to take place. Former Spillville mayor and longtime city council member Tom Straube said a 2023 fire...
Handsome Iowa Man Competing On First-Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
An Iowa man is a "hopeful romantic" who is on a mission to win the heart of the new The Golden Bachelorette. We are a month away from the spin-off "Bachelor" television show..."The Golden Bachelorette". This is one of the most anticipated shows of the year. It's a great opportunity for men who will prove that people can still find love at any age.
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.
DNR fighting spread of invasive place species on Clear Lake
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – An invasive species of plant has spread on Clear Lake. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says a small area of Eurasian watermilfoil was originally found during fall 2023 east of the McIntosh Beach. The outbreak was treated in May, but a larger area has now been found near Farmer’s Beach.
Research shows teachers, school staff can save lives with suicide intervention training
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Teachers, bus drivers and other school staff can impact the lives of kids with suicide prevention training , according to research from one University of Iowa professor. These trusted adults, or natural helpers, trained using methods like the ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) can...
Clear Lake Events August 14-August 21, 2024
The ILYA organization has served as an advocate of amateur yacht racing on the inland lakes of the Midwest for over 125 years. The Clear Lake Yacht Club is proud to sponsor this event. A scows, 38 ft long-will be racing Sun afternoon through Wed morning. MC scows, 16 ft long racing Mon-Wed. On Thurs morning C scows, 20 ft long- and E scows, 28 ft long will take to the water.
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