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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 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.
Funds raised from Cop on a Rooftop event to enhance Special Olympics Iowa programs
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Happening on Friday from 6 a.m. until noon, Dunkin’ locations across Iowa will host the annual "Cop on a Rooftop" event, partnering with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Iowa. During the event, law enforcement officers will be stationed on Dunkin’ rooftops...
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....
MERGE Iowa City renovations and added resources help small business owners
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa City nonprofit said some updates to the building have allowed them to better serve start-up businesses. The MERGE Iowa City is a place where Johnson County business owners can utilize office space while also having access to networking opportunities. “By having my own...
Cedar Rapids schools to enforce stricter attendance policy to comply with new Iowa law
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) has implemented a stricter attendance policy in compliance with a new state law, potentially involving the county attorney and juvenile court for cases of excessive absenteeism, according to a Wednesday press release. The revised policy is aimed at...
ANASTASIA Comes to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December
Anastasia will come to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December. Inspired by the beloved film, Anastasia is a dazzling Broadway musical about a brave young woman seeking the truth of her mysterious past. Created by Tony Award winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, this enchanting story transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s as Anya embarks on an epic adventure.
Meet the 10-year-old who blew away Iowa State Fair judges with his harmonica playing
August "Gus" Major's learned to love the blues from his dad who is in a band. So it only made sense that the 10-year-old would enter the Youth Harmonica Contest at the Iowa State Fair. Some might have been a little blue about being the only contestant, but not Gus. ...
KHAK’s Radiothon for the Children’s Miracle Network
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – A 2-day push is underway to help children battling illnesses at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. KHAK’s Radiothon for the Children’s Miracle Network runs Thursday and Friday. In the past 26 years, the Radiothon has raised more than $3.1 million to help support children and their families as they undergo treatments at UIHC. KHAK broadcasts live from the hospital speaking with doctors, patients and their families about the difference donations can make.
Four Women Managing Farmland Forums Offered in September
AMES, Iowa - Four Women Managing Farmland Forums and Annie’s Project 20th Anniversary Celebrations will be offered across the state the first week of September. The free events take place on Sept. 3 in Atlantic, Sept. 4 in Iowa City, Sept. 5 in West Union and Sept. 6 in Storm Lake, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Iowa Hawkeyes 2024 Football Schedule
On August 31, the No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes will begin their 2024 college football schedule against Illinois State, an FCS opponent. Keep scrolling for more information. Watch college football, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Iowa 2024 Schedule. OpponentDate/TimeScore/TicketsTV...
YPS Top 40: Top Returning Offensive Linemen in the Your Prep Sports Area for 2024
The YPS Top 40 is an eight-story series highlight 40 of the top returning football players in the Your Prep Sports area by position group. Over the past three days the YPS Top 40 series has highlighted the offensive skill positions, starting with quarterbacks followed by running backs and pass catchers.
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.
14 Hawkeyes Named WCGA Scholastic All-American
IOWA CITY, Iowa – 14 University of Iowa gymnasts were named Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association Scholastic All-America Award recipients, it was announced Wednesday by the WCGA. The honorees include Alex Bradford, Ella Castellanos, Avery Chambers, Olivia Dylnicki, Alexa Ebeling, Emily Erb, Alyse Karenbauer, Adeline Kenlin, Gianna Masella, Marissa Rojas, Kaia Vanney, Eva Volpe, Katelyn Wiederspahn and Allison Zuhlke. Student-athletes must maintain a 3.50 or higher GPA during the academic year or cumulatively during their collegiate career to qualify for Scholastic All-America honors. 1,159 individuals earned Scholastic All-American status – the most ever recorded. Vanney and Volpe, both health studies majors,...
Rhys Dakin among USA TODAY Sports’ instant impact freshmen
The Iowa Hawkeyes know how to turn terrific play in the third phase of the game into winning football. Punting is winning. That’s a moniker that’s taken to heart in Iowa City. Last season, storied Hawkeye punter Tory Taylor captured the Ray Guy Award after setting the NCAA single-season punting yardage record with 4,479 yards on 93 punts. Taylor had 109 punts downed inside the opponents’ 20-yard-line over the past three seasons. Taylor was so good that the Chicago Bears were comfortable using a fourth-round pick on him in the 2024 NFL draft. With Taylor off to the Windy City in the NFL, opposing...
Former Iowa Hawkeye Caitlin Clark To Appear In Video Game
(Undated) -- Former Iowa Hawkeye Caitlin Clark's image will be in the NBA2K25 video game. The video game, featuring Clark in an Indiana Fever jersey. The game also features Angel Reece of the Chicago Sky. NBA2K25 is scheduled for release September 6, 2024. The WNBA will is returning to action...
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