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Central Iowa’s Oh My Dog Rescue Gets Donation from Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation
Central Iowa’s Oh My Dog Rescue just hit the jackpot thanks to country music superstar Miranda Lambert and her MuttNation Foundation! After being around for less than two years, the rescue got a delightful surprise: a $5,000 grant from the Mutts Across America program, which picks one rescue or shelter from each state every year.
Iowans found incompetent for trial wait in jail for treatment, their mental health ebbing
Part one of a series. When Iowa criminal defendants are found not competent for trial, that doesn't mean their cases are over. In fact, it can be just the beginning of a long ordeal. Mentally ill Iowans are spending many months, or even years, ensnared in a bottlenecked mental health system, often far longer...
Enjoy free Whitey’s ice cream at Davenport Police Department’s ‘Cops and Cones’
The Davenport Police Association is inviting the community to the annual Cops and Cones Ice Cream Social at Vander Veer Botanical Park, 215 W. Central Park Avenue, on Tuesday, August 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. The family-friendly event will be near the playground. Participants can enjoy a free single dip Whitey’s Ice Cream cone […]
Iowa State Fair: Des Moines man opens fair with Iowa-ized version of Lee Greenwood's 'God Bless the USA'
DES MOINES, Iowa — Len Lloyd surprised the crowd gathered Thursday morning for Iowa State Fair opening ceremonies by performing an Iowa-ized version of Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." With fair officials and others including Gov. Kim Reynolds behind him, Lloyd, 86, of Des Moines belted out the...
Biggest of them all: Big Boar winner Finnegan tips scales at 1,420 pounds, new Iowa State Fair record
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's Finnegan's world — we're just living in it. The big pig from Monticello took the crown in Thursday's Big Boar contest, one of the highlights on Day 1 of the Iowa State Fair, along with the Big Ram and Super Bull contests. Finnegan...
Checking in with Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons on opening day
DES MOINES, Iowa — The 2024 Iowa State Fair is officially underway. It’s Jeremy Parsons’ second fair as Iowa State Fair CEO. He spoke with Calyn Thompson on Today in Iowa on opening day. The Iowa State Fair runs August 8-18.
Major Documentary on One of Iowa’s Coldest Cases Now Streaming
One of Iowa's most infamous and heinous cold cases is once again in the spotlight. It's been over twelve years since Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook vanished while riding their bikes near Meyers Lake in Evansdale, Iowa. Tragically, the bodies of both were found five months later in the remote Seven Bridges Wildlife Area. Despite an initial influx of calls and leads, Eight-year-old Elizabeth and ten-year-old Lyric's murders have remained cold.
When is Perseid meteor shower and will it be visible in Iowa?
One of the richest and steadiest meteor showers will fly over the night sky of Iowa this month. The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night during the second weekend of August. The meteors are colorful and leave "persistent trains" making the shower quite the show, according to Earthsky. The shower happens every year when the Earth passes through the Persid cloud, a stream of debris around the Swift–Tuttle comet. ...
Issacson takes part in externship
Jill Isaacson, a math teacher at Stanton Community School in Stanton, is one of 79 teachers across the state participating in the 2024 Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program. This program provides teachers the opportunity to work at a vast array of local workplaces to gain STEM-related work experiences that can be applied in the classroom.
New state pilot program aims to help both farmers and food banks
DES MOINES, Iowa — There’s a new state initiative that aims to help both Iowa farmers and food banks. Local 5 has more on how the state’s Choose Iowa program hopes to make a difference. Choose Iowa launched at the state fair last year with a mission...
Treasurer Smith Encourages Iowa State Fairgoers to Stop at Great Iowa Treasure Hunt Booth
Des Moines, IA (Treasurer of State) – State Treasurer Roby Smith is inviting Iowans to visit his Great Iowa Treasure Hunt booth at the Iowa State Fair and search for unclaimed property. “While enjoying the rides and fun-filled entertainment at the Iowa State Fair, I encourage everyone to stop...
20 foot IUD tours Iowa to urge contraception protection
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Tuesday a 20 foot tall inflatable IUD made another stop in Iowa. After stopping in Cedar Rapids Monday, it was in Des Monies Tuesday. After conservatives on the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago, organizers of the event say they’re worried access to contraception is in jeopardy.
Two of Iowa’s longest-serving elected officials weigh in on Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris’ VP pick
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The longest-serving US Governor and the longest-serving Republican Senator were guests at a GOP Reception Tuesday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The two have nearly 100 years of public service combined. The two reflected on their political start and what former President Trump gained...
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