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Find Fun Events In The Quad-Cities With Weekend In 2 Minutes
Find fun events this weekend in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities and every weekend by listening to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast!. Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis on free and low cost events to fit everyone’s budget and makes sure you get a great variety of happenings to choose from every weekend. And all in just two minutes! So take a short time out of your day every week to listen to Sean Leary’s Weekend in 2 Minutes — it’s your start to planning weekend fun on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com!
Over 40 Cats from Northwest Iowa Flown to New Jersey to Ease Overcapacitated Shelters
Over 40 cats from northwest Iowa were recently flown to New Jersey to find homes due to increased flooding in the area that led to a surplus of cats in shelters. The relocation was organized by Greater Good Charities and The Animal Rescue Site. The cats, all homeless and adoptable, are from People For Pets in Spencer and the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa. They were loaded onto a plane in Sioux Falls and flown to Atlantic City.
Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville New CEO
Estherville IA, (Northwest Iowa Now) –Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville has a new CEO. Michelle Majerus was recently named the new CEO. Regional President and CEO of Avera McKennan Hospital Dr. Ron Place, says that “The Avera Holy Family Hospital Board and I are excited to welcome Michelle Majerus and look forward to the leadership she will provide to our health care ministry.”
It's been a record-breaking Iowa State Fair. Here's how many people went on Thursday
Showers and storms subsided and some heat returned for the eighth day of the Iowa State Fair. More than 100,000 people made their way to the Fairgrounds to enjoy the day. How many people attended the Iowa State Fair on Day 8? A total of 102,510 people went to the eighth day of the...
2024 Iowa State Fair’s Best New Food named
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Bacon Cheeseburger Eggroll from Winn & Sara’s Kitchen took the top honor in the 2024 People’s Choice Best New Food Contest at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Fair organizers described the Bacon Cheeseburger Eggroll as a fusion between American and Asian-inspired cuisine...
Iowa Showdown: Is Caitlin Clark Now More Popular Than Ashton Kutcher?
Iowans are proud of all of the celebrities that hail from the Hawkeye State. However, there is definitely a special place in their hearts for the actor and activist Ashton Kutcher. For a long time, it was a fair assumption to claim that he was the most popular star from Iowa.
Nature Conservancy New Position to Help Farmers in the Iowa Great Lakes
Milford, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — During the little Sioux Headwaters Coalition meeting, Iowa Agriculture Program Director at The Nature Conservancy Paige Leytem Frautschy described a new position to help farmers in the Iowa Great Lakes. Frautschy says that a similar position was successful in Wisconsin. Frautschy this says...
Iowa’s Big Grove Brewery Has a New Beer That Will Help Plant More Trees
Here we have a classic case of being able to enjoy a few adult beverages while also helping to positively contribute to society. Where I'm from, we call that a win-win situation. You can help support an Iowa business and help add more trees across Iowa's landscape. Big Grove Brewery has teemed up with Trees Forever to help more trees get planted in Iowa.
Elaine Graham Estes honored at Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — Former Des Moines Public Library Director Elaine Graham Estes was named an Iowan of the Day at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Receiving a special day of recognition at the Fair on Friday, Estes can add this honor alongside her many other accomplishments. She was...
USDA criticizes Iowa's planned summer feeding program, raising doubts over waiver approval
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has criticized Iowa's proposal to launch its own summer feeding program with federal money, saying it shows the state believes it "knows better than its own families do about what their needs are" and raising questions about whether the state's plan will be approved. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that Iowa will seek a waiver from the 2025 Summer EBT program. The EBT program would provide Iowa families with pre-loaded electronic benefits...
Alternating Currents Electrifying The Quad-Cities With Events In Illinois And Iowa
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 16-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple locations, it’s a one-of-a-kind fest that allows people to put together a diverse menu of awesome entertainment, and the majority of the shows are free.
Meat Goat Cohort Will Provide Learning Opportunities for Iowa and Wisconsin Producers
AMES, Iowa – Meat goat producers in Iowa and Wisconsin can improve their knowledge of the industry by attending Meat Goat Cohort 25, which will launch in October. This multi-session program is intended to increase producer knowledge of how to analyze production systems and implement strategies that improve efficiency and productivity, while providing a supportive environment for networking and collaboration.
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