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Former Iowa Hawkeye Tristan Wirfs becomes highest-paid OL in NFL history
The Iowa Hawkeyes are a direct pipeline of talent from Iowa City to the NFL and it may have never been stronger than it is right now. Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes have top-tier talent littered among the entire league right now. One of the very best to come from Iowa is Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs. The former Iowa Hawkeye has been a staple of excellence since he joined the NFL and his new contract is proof of that. Tristan Wirfs and the Buccaneers came to an agreement to keep him in Tampa long-term. He signed a five-year deal...
Iowa weather: Hotter weekend, then temps trend down
DES MOINES, Iowa — Saturday started quiet, warm, and humid, and that should remain the case through today. High temperatures this afternoon will top out just above 90° under sunny skies. Heat indices should peak around 95-97°. Tomorrow will be similar, just a couple of degrees warmer in most spots around Iowa.
Does Illinois Even Allow A 4-Day School Week?
The school week isn't a whole 5 days for everyone in the country. The new school year is just about upon us and the debate resumes: do we like 4-day school weeks or not? Several districts in Iowa are signing on for it for the 2024-2025 school year. Like anything...
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
Man from Treynor & a woman from Jamaica to be honored as Iowans of the Day during the 2024 Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa [KCCI/Iowa State Fair]— The Iowa State Fair’s list of Iowans of the Day was released, today (Thursday). The Iowan of the Day program was created by the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation in 1997 to honor outstanding Iowans who have made a difference all across the state, according to a news release from the foundation.
This weekend in Iowa: Happy 100th to James Baldwin, Hinterland hits Iowa and a deep dive into Chicago House
We’re thick into the dog days of summer, and a plethora of events in Iowa this weekend will be bringing even more heat. The big event is the Hinterland Festival in Saint Charles with headliners Hozier, Vampire Weekend and Noah Kahan. James Baldwin would have turned 100 this Friday. To celebrate, Iowa City’s FilmScene is screening I Heard it Through the Grapevine, a documentary featuring the author’s commentary and insights on the Civil Rights Era. The film will be accompanied with readings from Baldwin’s works and there will be snacks. Over in Rock Island, the SPECTRA Reading Series returns with a multidisciplinary deep dive into Chicago House music. Author Marguerite L. Harrold will read from her upcoming book exploring the culture and community of Chicago House before guest Dj’s Samuel P. and Leja Hazer take over for a dance party. Check out the rest of the Weekender for more events throughout the region.
FEMA CONTINUES TO PROVIDE AID TO IOWA FLOOD & STORM VICTIMS
FEMA, THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, CONTINUES TO PROVIDE HELP TO IOWANS AFFECTED BY FLOODS AND TORNADOES THIS SUMMER. THE AGENCY SAYS SELF-EMPLOYED IOWANS ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE AND THEIR PROGRAMS CAN HELP REPLACE ITEMS THAT WOULD USUALLY BE GIVEN BY A COMPANY LIKE A COMPUTER, TOOLS FOR MANUAL LABOR OR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Gov. Reynolds offers support for other states passing laws like Iowa ESA program
After winning her years-long battle to pass Iowa’s program providing public funding for private school education, Gov. Kim Reynolds is taking on a role to help promote “school choice” measures in other states. The Iowa governor is now the co-chair of American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)’s “Education Freedom Alliance,” an initiative launched by the think […]
Storms bring strong wind, but no derecho for Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Thunderstorms rolled across the southern half of the state Wednesday, packing strong winds, hail and heavy wind, all of which caused some tree damage and left thousands without power. Video above: Explanation of a derecho. Des Moines saw 3.55 inches of rain, which raised July's...