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Northern lights are forecast in Iowa again this week, but might not be as vibrant as May
If you've missed it before, the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center says there's another possibility of viewing the aurora borealis on Wednesday and Thursday nights. This storm is due to a pair of coronal mass ejections that departed the Sun and there is the possibility of an arrival at Earth, NOAA officials told the...
Over 300 volunteers are helping carve pumpkins for Spirits in the Garden
AMES, Iowa — A spooky season favorite is returning to Ames next weekend and organizers say volunteers are the reason they can host it. Spirits in the Garden is an annual event at Reiman Gardens where people can see 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins lighting up the gardens. Organizers say this week volunteers started helping get the […]
Five Iowa Restaurants Are Competing for Best Pork Tenderloin in State
One of the most mouth-wateringly delicious contests in the state of Iowa is heating up at the right time. The contest launched in April, and now, five finalists have been revealed. It's the annual "Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin" contest held by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. Per The Des Moines...
'Something new for farmers': Corteva Agriscience researching 'reduced stature corn'
DES MOINES, Iowa — With harvest season for Iowa's corn farmers in full swing, the tall walls of green corn fields are a familiar sight, but the future of corn may actually prove to be "short." Researchers at Corteva Agriscience, an American based global agri-science company with employees in...
A Huge Number of Speed Cameras Have Disappeared in Iowa
Not too long ago, the presence of speed cameras was fairly commonplace in Iowa. But as of this week, the number of operational cameras in the Hawkeye State has been dramatically slashed. The reduction in cameras all stems from a state law signed by Governor Kim Reynolds in May. The...
You Can Experience Iowa’s Oldest Business Still in Operation
I was watching a special on the oldest business in the US. It started back in 1613, just a few years ago, in Virginia. The Shirley Plantation was a tobacco grower that shipped all over the world. That got me to thinkin', and that can be dangerous. What is the oldest business in Iowa? It didn't take long to find out.
Find out what Gilbert's new cellphone policy is for each grade
Gilbert Community School District has adopted some new regulations for student cellphone use. The policy prohibits middle and high school students from using their phones during class unless given permission, while elementary and intermediate students must keep their devices in their backpacks and lockers during school hours. This slightly differs from the...
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