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Livestock exhibitors capture the essence of the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — The sounds never stop in the sheep barn. The air is filled with the buzz of shears and the more-than-occasional bleat of a sheep. People travel from all over to show their sheep at the Iowa State Fair. Ten-year-old Dalton Klamfoth of Ohio, appearing calm...
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.
Iowa seeks federal food aid waiver for pilot summer meal program
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services submitted a waiver request for participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s summer food assistance program to implement a separate summer feeding project, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reports.
Steps Iowa Moms And Dads Can Take To Ease Kids Back Into The School Year
Sioux City, Iowa — Iowa parents are encouraged to make a few proactive moves this week that may help their kids make a smoother transition back to school. Autumn Hartman is a counselor who works with youth at Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Sioux City. She suggests starting the school year routines right away, including a nightly bedtime and an earlier wake-up time.
Iowa schools in limbo as they brace for book ban, legal battle continues
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the new school year approaches, schools across Iowa are scrambling to navigate the enforcement of Senate File 496, a law that bans books depicting sex acts and restricts the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity. The law, which was recently upheld by a federal appeals court, has left some educators and librarians in a state of confusion and concern.
Iowa rainfall totals: Where the most rain fell the last two days
DES MOINES, Iowa — Following two more rounds of showers and storms the last couple days, much of Iowa heads toward the end of this week in wet shape. Here's a look at rain totals around the state from Wednesday to Thursday morning:. Winterset: 3.90 inches. Lorimor: 3.20. St....
Iconic Union Pacific’s Big Boy Steam Engine To Stop In Carroll Sept. 4
Pictured: UP’s Big Boy when it visited Carroll on Aug. 2, 2019. Union Pacific’s beloved Big Boy No. 4014 steam engine is scheduled to make a whistle-stop in Carroll near the beginning of September on its “Heartland of America” tour. The enormous 132-foot, 1.2-million-pound engine operated from 1941 to 1961. Union Pacific began restoring Big Boy in 2013 and returned it to service for tours in 2019 as part of the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad’s construction. The Heartland of America Tour begins Aug. 28 in Cheyenne, Wyo. and includes a path east to Illinois before turning south to the Gulf of Mexico and returning to Wyoming via Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado. Big Boy’s whistle-stop at the Carroll Depot is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 4. The engine is expected to roll in from the west around 12:30 p.m. and depart toward Boone at 1 p.m. Safety during the tour is a high priority for Union Pacific, and they remind spectators to remain at least 25 feet back from railroad tracks at all times. More information on the Big Boy’s 2024 Heartland of America tour is included below.
FDA assigns risk level to items in Palmer Candy recall
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has put a risk classification on items that were recalled earlier this year. On May 6, the FDA and Palmer Candy issued a recall for items with white-coated confectionary. The Sioux City-based company says the recall is due to the potential of contamination with Salmonella.
DNR fighting spread of invasive place species on Clear Lake
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – An invasive species of plant has spread on Clear Lake. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says a small area of Eurasian watermilfoil was originally found during fall 2023 east of the McIntosh Beach. The outbreak was treated in May, but a larger area has now been found near Farmer’s Beach.
Omaha teens charged as adults in murder of 64-year-old man, carjacking
OMAHA, Neb. — Two teens are being charged as adults in the murder of a 64-year-old man in Omaha earlier this week. They are among four juveniles who are accused in the shooting death of Mursal Jama at an apartment complex near 94th Plaza and Cady Court late Tuesday night.
Sidney mayor hails successful pool year
(Sidney) -- Despite an abrupt ending, Sidney officials say the 2024 season was a good one for the city's outdoor swimming pool. City officials announced last weekend the facility would remain closed for the rest of the season--about one week ahead of the scheduled shutdown. Sidney Mayor Justin Shirley tells KMA News the city's low water levels were only part of the reason for the season's early ending.
Upcoming dinner & silent auction to benefit local family
(Farragut) -- An upcoming benefit dinner and silent auction aims to help out the family of a local infant dealing with health issues. A spaghetti dinner and silent auction takes place Saturday, August 31st at 6 p.m. at the Waterfalls Event Venue in Farragut for Marah Brown and her parents, Henry Brown and Jade Smith. Sierra Schebaum is among the people organizing the event. She says the seven-month-old Brown has dealt with multiple surgeries and trips to the hospital from a young age.
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