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Iowa’s Largest and Tallest Trees program set for Sept. 11
TOLEDO – The Tama County Historical Society will present “Iowa’s Largest and Tallest Trees” on Wednesday, Sept. 11, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Wieting Theatre, 101 S. Church St, Toledo. Join big tree hunter Mark Rouw has been searching for the biggest trees in Iowa...
Both Clarinda, Woodbine teams ranked in IATC Preseason Team Rankings
(KMAland) -- Seventeen KMAland cross country teams are ranked in the Iowa Association of Track & Cross Country Coaches' first state rankings. The Martensdale-St. Marys' girls are the highest-rated KMAland squad, coming in at No. 4 in Class 1A. Woodbine and Clarinda are the only KMAland teams to have both...
Time is Running Out on the Unclaimed $500,000 Iowa Lottery Ticket
The winner of a massive lottery prize has less than a month to claim it before a six-figure piece of paper effectively becomes worthless. Back in March, a Powerball ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star, located at 1502 South Federal Avenue, in Mason City, IA. That ticket proved to be a lucky one, as it's now worth $500,000. The prize will expire if unclaimed by the September 12th deadline.
Congressman Zach Nunn’s resource fair for Iowa retirees
GRIMES, Iowa — Congressman Zach Nunn held a resource fair in Grimes on Thursday for Iowa retirees. The resource fair helped retirees find support and find community resources to help them during their retirement. Nunn was joined by representatives of the Social Security Administration, Alzheimer’s Association, the Attorney General...
This weekend in Iowa: Illiterati in Iowa City, Faery experiences in Chelsea and tons more
There’s fest’s, experiences and markets galore this weekend in Iowa. Iowa City boasts two festivals this weekend, the third iteration of the Illterati Fest at Gabe’s on Friday (we chatted with host Anthony Worden about it) and on Saturday, the Iowa City Latino Fest being celebrated on the Ped Mall. Windy Goat Acres, in the town of Chelsea hosts “The Faery Experience; An Immersive Fantasy Retreat.” There will be live music, aerial arts and plant walks among a slew of other fae inspired activities. Speaking of plants, two plant-related events caught our eye. In Des Moines, learn how to keep your houseplants healthy and tour the conservatory at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, while over in Dubuque you can plant some trees at the “Branching Out Kick-off Event,” the start of a city-wide project to plant thousands of trees throughout the community over the next 5 years.
Downtown Cedar Rapids to host popular Market After Dark
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Jule Day theDirector of Marketing & Communications for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance joined Iowa's News Now to discussCedar Rapids Market After Dark. The event is Saturday, August 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in downtown Cedar Rapids. It's one of the city's...
JoCo's Healthy Aging Fair highlights resources for older Iowans
The 2024 Healthy Aging Fair was held in Iowa City Thursday. Every year, the Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging brings together local resources, services, and organizations under one roof, all dedicated to helping older adults live healthy, safe and active lifestyles. This year's fair included a session on...
Iowa Senator Demands Action Amid Nursing Home Fee Crisis
(Des Moines) State Senator Claire Celsi calls for urgent reform in Iowa’s nursing home sector. This follows revelations that numerous facilities, including the bankrupt Tabor Manor Care Center, owe a combined 10.7 million dollars in unpaid quality assurance fees. Celsi criticized the lack of oversight and accountability, arguing that taxpayer dollars and resident care are being compromised. She has urged her legislative colleagues to prioritize this issue in the next session, emphasizing that significant changes are needed to address the ongoing crisis effectively.
Homeless schoolchildren across Iowa benefit from American Rescue Plan Act funds
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa school children experiencing homelessness are getting some help in the form of $424,000 in federal funding. But now the shocker: it’s headed to 25 different school districts. “I bet it would baffle you,” says Jen Durham, who battled homelessness with her young children after fleeing domestic abuse a decade ago. […]
City High Junior Rogers Finishes Fifth at Loaded Warrior Invitational
SOLON – The Class 4A state golf tournament is a little less than two months away. On Thursday Jack Rogers and his City High teammates got a little sneak peak of what they could see in October if they make a second consecutive appearance at the state golf meet.
Cedar Rapids pediatrician issues call to action over cell phones in schools
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids pediatrician is calling for local high schools to ban student cell phone use. A 2023 poll shows teenagers spend an average of 4.8 hours a day on social media apps. Dr. Padget Skogman with Mercy in Cedar Rapids says there’s an opportunity to take some of that pressure off. “Even just from 2018 to 2024, the amount of anxiety visits and and mental health visits that we’re seeing in the pediatric office is so different,” says Dr. Skogman.
A-R-C coaches pick Volleyball as favorites for 2024 title
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The American Rivers Conference volleyball coaches picked the Coe Volleyball team as the favorites for the 2024 title in Thursday's preseason poll. After an up-and-down regular season, the Kohawks pulled off a magical run in the 2023 A-R-C tournament to clinch the postseason title. Coe is seeking its third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, reaching the big dance in 2022 and 2023 while totaling nearly 50 wins in two years.
Officials propose replacing Iowa’s second oldest county jail
Sac County’s Jail in Sac City has been in operation for over 80 years and the county’s voters will decide in November whether a new jail should be built. The Sac County Board of Supervisors is proposing that a new county jail be built across the street from the current one, then the old one would be used by the county sheriff’s office. The supervisors have voted to put a nearly $11 million bond referendum on the General Election ballot to finance the two-phase project. According to the state jail inspector, Sac County has the second oldest jail in Iowa and it does not meet current safety standards, putting staff, inmates and the public at risk.
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