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DCG Softball to Play in 4A Quarterfinals
Dallas Center – Grimes softball will be looking to begin an exciting week of softball today when they compete in the 4A state tournament in Fort Dodge. This 4A quarterfinal will find the two seed Mustangs against the seven seed Carlisle Wildcats. DCG is 32-8 on the season while Carlisle is 34-8.
City Of Exira Is The Next Community Participating In The Homes For Iowa Program
The City of Exira is looking to provide additional housing opportunities to promote continued growth for the community by participating in the Homes for Iowa (HFI) program. City council members approved during the last meeting of a three-bedroom, two-bath, 1200 square-foot pre-fabricated home that will be placed on the city-owned lot located at 200 E Depot St. City officials are just finalizing the HFI pre-order checklist before officially purchasing a home that will be transported to Exira. Viking Construction, based out of Exira, will serve as the head contractor for the project, seeking out bids for the required foundation that is needed to be constructed at the recipient’s expense before delivery. Delivery is expected to take about six months, but with that timeframe landing in the winter months, it is unclear if the home will be fully ready around that time. City Clerk Meg Anderson says the house will be available by late spring 2025. Anderson says the Exira officials will also discuss ownership of the house before completed construction if there is interest. She says the sooner a buyer contacts the city, the better chance for partial customization, specifically the full basement, can be done. Anyone interested in learning more about this program for the City of Exira or to discuss a potential purchase agreement can contact City Hall at 712-268-2187.
Foggy Morning and Sunny Afternoons Ahead for Western Iowa
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa is experiencing patchy dense fog this morning, particularly in valley areas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Des Moines. The fog, which is expected to lift by 8 AM, is causing visibility issues, reducing it to a quarter mile or less in some locations.
‘We Are Here With That Insecurity’: Mixed-Status Families Weigh Leaving Iowa
This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest. Having spent more than half her life in Waterloo, Iowa, she has built a life here. It’s where she met her husband and where her only daughter, who wants to become a sonographer, was born. That’s why, after a day’s work...
Ag In an Instant: Tornado's path in Iowa sprouts hope with unexpected corn growth
We have had a lot of severe weather recently throughout the Midwest, which has left behind it destruction in some places. But, there was a tornado in Iowa last may that traced a path of new growth. Resident of Greenfield Iowa Wendi Lane took to Facebook to share these pictures...
PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
Gilda's Club Quad Cities is expanding services to the entire state of Iowa. Here's what that means, locally.
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Gilda's Club Quad Cities is expanding its services to the entire state of Iowa. The expansion comes after Gilda's Club received a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Iowa has the second highest cancer incidence rate in the nation. As such, Gilda's Club says bringing its no-cost support to even more Iowans is more crucial than ever before.
47 new beverages with and without alcohol vie for best new drink at the Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair not only has 84 new foods to unveil Aug. 8-18, along with three foods vying for fairgoers’ votes for best new food at the fair, but now officials revealed new drinks to try at the fair. And a contest will determine fairgoers' favorites. The list of 24 new alcohol-free drinks and 23 new cocktails is part of a new game where participants can download the Iowa State Fair app on their smart...
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