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July 4 brings a breakfast and parades to Central Iowa
URBANDALE, Iowa – A breakfast at the Nevada Fire Department, to raise dollars for first responders, before their big morning parade. Slater has been hosting a giant parade since 1889, and continues that tradition. Long time residents Alvin and Barb Lund were the Grand Marshalls. And one of the largest parades around is Urbandale, it […]
Making magic happen: The heart and hands behind the Iowa Cubs' fireworks show
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Cubs Fourth of July fireworks show has been lighting up Des Moines’ skies since the 90s. Organizers say it takes months of preparation to create the magic. In a changing technical world, Lead Firework Shooter Jake Amsden says there's nothing quite like...
Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Speak Out About Iowa Teammate Gabbie Marshall's Big Announcement
Teammates on the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has formed quite a bond in recent years. While Iowa couldn't secure a national championship during their two consecutive championship game appearances, they still deserve a ton of credit for their success. Especially because Caitlin Clark and ...
Hawks fall to Dallas Center-Grimes in potential preview of 4A substate final
The Ankeny baseball team dropped a 4-3 decision at second-ranked Dallas Center-Grimes in a non-conference game on Wednesday. The Hawks took a 3-1 lead in the second inning before Dallas Center-Grimes scored one run in the fifth and two more in the sixth to earn its fifth straight victory. The Mustangs improved to 32-2 on the season, while Ankeny’s record dropped to 17-22.
Iowa Hog Farmers Struggle: Impact Of California’s Gestation Crate Ban
According to the USDA: In the wild world of hog farming, Iowa reigns supreme, churning out nearly 50 million squealers annually. But don't be fooled by all the oinks and snouts—there's drama brewing in the barnyard. California laws are impacting Iowa. Out in California, they've outlawed gestation crates for...
Iowa colleges see lower federal student aid completion rates
As Iowa colleges and universities receive the last of the federal student aid applications for the upcoming school year, financial aid officials are seeing fewer students submit their documents and changes in how much those who do file receive. Iowa’s completion rate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is on par with […] The post Iowa colleges see lower federal student aid completion rates appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
NCC Receives Grant To Streamline Process To Get Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
Sheldon, Iowa — Officials with Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) in Sheldon tell us that NCC and ten other community colleges have received a grant from the State of Iowa of a combined $4.8 million, which will provide an opportunity to support CDL programs at these community colleges. Iowa...
Sioux Center twins air on "America's Got Talent'
SIOUX CENTER—Watching themselves on “America’s Got Talent” was a unique experience for 23-year-old brothers Derek and Alex Koops of Sioux Center. “It kind of felt like a full-circle moment because we grew up watching ‘America’s Got Talent’ and we first got into doing dominoes because a guy a long time ago on the show did something similar,” Derek said. “Being able to be on the show ourselves after we’ve been doing this for so many years, it’s surreal.”
Stephens Auditorium's Goldfinch on the Lawn outdoor concerts feature Blues, jazz performers
Stephens Auditorium’s Goldfinch on the Lawn concert series is back. The singer-songwriter showcase usually takes place at the listening venue on the ground floor of Stephens. But during warm weather, the music is sometimes played on the greenspace outside the iconic concert venue. Tickets are $5 in advance and...
Look to poultry for ideas
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – As the U.S. dairy industry confronts an outbreak of bird flu, the egg industry serves as an example of how to slow the spread of the disease. But it also shows how difficult it can be to completely eradicate the problem. In the decade...
Memorial Golf Tournament Happening Sunday in Perry
A traditional golf tournament will be happening on Sunday in the City of Perry. The 11th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament is taking place at the Perry Golf & Country Club on Sunday, with a tee time of 7:30am. According to the country club, golfers are free to tee off anytime after 7:30am and the event is open to anyone interested. The tournament features the Championship Flight that will play 27 holes, with the Senior Division, Super Senior Division, and all other flights to play 18 holes.
'We come every year': Iowa sweet corn is back for the 2024 season
WARREN COUNTY, Iowa — Iowa sweet corn sales have officially begun for the year across the state. Penick's Sweet Corn and Grimes Sweet Corn are among the stands that kicked off their selling seasons this week. Penick's stand on Highway 65 north of Indianola began its 2024 sweet corn sales on Friday.
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