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'Ferentz in Winter' listed among most compelling storylines ahead of 2024 season
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- Fans will get their only preseason look at this Hawkeyes this Saturday and it's bound to be packed full of storylines. With the 12-team playoff happening for the first time, college football feels more open than it ever has been. On Thursday, CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd listed 24 of the biggest storylines across college football. He listed "Ferentz in Winter" at No. 16.
An Iowa Mansion with 52 Rooms, Irish Pub, and Theater Just Sold for Huge Money
Two years ago, one of the most sprawling and expensive properties in Iowa came up for sale. Its price-tag was not cheap, but then again, neither were its facilities, which boasted everything from an operation Irish pub to a movie theater and 50 additional rooms to go along with that!
The Iowa State Fair Kicked Off Yesterday
(Des Moines) The Iowa State Fair kicked off with a surge of excitement. Crowds gathered to watch Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for the opening ceremonies. The iconic blue ribbon was cut, officially opening the fairgrounds to a variety of activities and events. The Iowa State Fair police have a new, larger building near the Grand Avenue gate. They are collaborating with state troopers, Homeland Security and the National Weather Service to ensure safety.
Clouds increase ahead of rain for some Iowans
DES MOINES, Iowa — Sunday's weather starts fairly quiet across Iowa, the only changes being a few more clouds early this morning, and temperatures slightly milder than yesterday. Most of the state begins today with low 50s to low 60s. This afternoon, we're heading for highs right around 80°....
Burden to provide school supplies falls to Iowa teachers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The start of school is right around the corner and teachers are spending hundreds of dollars of their own money on back to school supplies. Some schools in Iowa give budgets to their teachers, but often it’s not enough to pay for classroom supplies.
Iowa AG petitions EPA to prevent California from requiring a warning label on weedkiller
Iowa and California, which have warred over the coastal state's regulations on pork and egg production, are girding for battle again, this time over the California’s efforts to require warnings labels on a popular weed killer. Iowa, Nebraska and nine other states filed a petition Wednesday with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, asking...
Recovery dollars continue to flow in storm-stricken Iowa
(The Center Square) - The weather may be mostly sunny for the opening weekend of the Iowa State Fair, but the state experienced a spate of storms over the past few months, resulting in an influx of federal dollars. The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved $61 million for two programs to help storm victims. Fifty-six million dollars is to help residents with home repairs, temporary residences and other uninsured needs, according to the agency. ...
Care facilities cited for death, abuse, incompetent staff and medication errors
Six Iowa care facilities have been cited in recent weeks for medication errors, incompetent staff, resident abuse and a death, according to state records. Park View Homes in Sioux City, a 45-bed facility for people with disabilities, was recently fined $8,000 by the state as a result of an inspection that took place over the […]
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