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Area County Fair Queens Competing for Iowa State Fair Queen Crown
The 2024 Iowa State Fair Queen will be crowned this Saturday (08.10) night in Des Moines. Floyd County Fair Queen Jada Litterer says her mom encouraged to strive to become State Fair Queen, while last year’s Floyd County Fair Queen, Josette Benning, advised her that if she wants it, she’ll have to prove it.
St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival Begins Friday in Cedar Rapids
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival gets underway tomorrow in Cedar Rapids. The 49th annual event gets underway on Friday and runs through Sunday. During the festival 18,000 ears of corn will be shucked on Thursday ahead of the festival. The festival will include live music, a carnival, and more. Some traffic and parking closures will be in place during the festival.
‘You’ve got to come in and shop,’ says All-In Grocers co-founder
This story is featured in the summer edition of the Black Iowa Newspaper — pick one up in more than 100+ locations in dozens of cities statewide. All-In Grocers co-founder Rodney Anderson said more shoppers have flocked to Waterloo’s All-In Grocers since a nearby Hy-Vee grocery store closed in June.
July Fourth Wettest Ever In Cedar Rapids
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- If it seems like it never stopped raining in July in the Corridor, there's a reason. Cedar Rapids recorded it's fourth wettest July on record. 9.29 inches of rain fell last month, over twice the normal average. Iowa City saw just over 7-inches of rain fall...
PHOTO GALLERY: Streets of Nordic Fest
The streets of Decorah were once again aflutter with Scandinavian flags and festivities during the annual Nordic Fest celebration. The 2024 festival began with its opening ceremonies the evening of July 25 outside the Winneshiek County Courthouse. Locals and visitors were able to take in the sights, sounds and smells of Nordic Fest through Saturday, July 27. In addition to its staple parade, the yearly celebration features a number of athletic competitions as well as numerous cultural activities showcasing the craftsmanship and culture from countries such as Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Denmark and Sapmi — the term for the homelands of the nomadic Sami people of that region. This year’s Nordic Fest theme was “Uff Da!” — a Norwegian phrase, which is often translated as “Oh my goodness.” The exclamation is often heard among Decorah natives.
Kyle Huesmann’s Iowa Football Season Prediction
College football season is nearly upon us. Arguably the best regular season in all of sports will have a different feel this season with conference realignment and an expanded playoff changing the picture. For Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes, the expectation is that they will be in the thick of the race to make […] The post Kyle Huesmann’s Iowa Football Season Prediction appeared first on On3.
Davenport Schools Test-Piloting A No-Phones Policy
(Davenport, IA) -- Students at one Davenport school will have to get through the day without their phones when they return to class this month... The School District says it's test-piloting a no-phones policy using a program called Yondr. Each student at Williams Junior High School will be given a...
Wig helps Dubuque cancer survivor regain confidence, Peosta salon donating hair to make more
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The diagnosis came as a shock to Sophie Jasper. The Dubuque 16-year-old likes to play volleyball, run track, and swim and has the medals to boot. Without notice, on January 5, Jasper woke up with bruises across her body. The diagnosis: leukemia. Jasper said her doctor ordered immediate treatment, saying she was days away from organ failure without care.
Wastewater and the public works director
Monday’s Tama City Council meeting started with the approval of legal action. Lopez Construction, a company that acquired a property on John Street from the city, has done nothing with the lot. The council approved taking action to reacquire the property and again list it for sale. A public...
New to the video game
The music is pumping, and in slow motion, the bat cracks the ball, sending it into the clouds. This is just one scene out of one video by local Eric Henry. At just 20 years old, Mr. Henry recently started his own business. If you’ve been to the Stoplight Festival this year or the Lincoln Highway Days Parade, then you might have glimpsed him. Moving in and out of the crowd, his camera pointed at the action, Eric was shooting a video. Eric H Media started late last year and continues to grow. His videography services have been utilized in all types of events all around Iowa.
Glenwood's Anderson named to IHSBCA All-State Super Team, 8 others land First Team All-State
(KMAland) -- Glenwood senior Kayden Anderson received Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State Super Team honors and eight KMAlanders were named to a First Team All-State on Thursday. Coon Rapids-Bayard’s Cal Heydon and Cooper Oberbroeckling of Martensdale-St. Marys are Class 1A First Team while Underwood’s Jack Vanfossan, Mason Boothby...
Kaylynn Murty to show in 2024 Governor’s Charity Steer Show
DES MOINES – The Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching and plans for the annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show are in full swing. Iowa cattlemen support this great event that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Kaylynn Murty of Tama has joined the Governor’s Charity Steer...
Iowa fairgoers take the stage for rooster crowing and chicken calling contests
DES MOINES, Iowa — It was opening day at the Iowa State Fair and plenty of Iowans came out and enjoyed this years theme "fair fever." The start of fair season means rides, fair food and even events fairgoers can participate in. Kids and women took the stage at...
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