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Major Art Pieces Coming To Popular Eastern Iowa Gallery

I-Rock 93.5 - Iowa · June 26, 2025

Art overall is lovely, but you gotta pause every now and then for some masterpieces. The Figge Art Museum has announced they will be getting some "major loans" of pieces that will be on display at the Figge. It's part of the National Gallery of...

QC, That’s Where! you can be a tourist in your hometown

KWQC - Iowa · June 26, 2025

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Lindsey Row, MBA, CTA, and Director of Public Relations & Communications with Visit Quad Cities highlights ideas and itineraries of local destinations as a way to enjoy a “vacation” right here where you live. Visit Quad...

College Goes Beyond Just Advising Rural College Students

Daily Yonder - Kentucky · July 17, 2025

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in Mile Markers, a twice monthly newsletter from Open Campus about the role of colleges in rural America. You can join the mailing list at the bottom of this article to receive future editions...

Welding, sheep, signs and restrooms: stories from the Washington County Fair

Southeast Iowa Union ·

Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. WASHINGTON — The Washington County Fair is in full swing, and with all the activity on the fairgrounds, it’s easy to miss any number of big...

1 is greater than 3: Top ranked Spartans knock off Iowa City High

KWQC - Iowa · June 26, 2025

RIVERDALE, Iowa (KWQC) - The top ranked Pleasant Valley Spartans used a four run first inning to knock off the third ranked team in Class 4A. Kai Valleroy kicked off the scoring with an RBI single to left, and then a couple batters later Ben...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iowa County in week ending June 21?

SW Wisconsin News · June 25, 2025

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Iowa County selling...

Dash cam video shows wrong-way driver in Iowa nearly cause crash

KGAN - Iowa ·

LEE COUNTY, Iowa — A wrong-way driver nearly hit an SUV head-on Tuesday, newly released dash camera video shows. The Lee County Sheriff's Office released the video on Facebook. The near-crash was captured on Highway 27 and the sheriff says it...

Cyberattack on national food supplier impacts Iowa small town grocery stores

Fox17 - Iowa ·

POWESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa — A cyberattack on a major North American food supplier resulted in a supply chain halt in two grocery stores in Poweshiek County for two weeks. On June 5th, a cyberattack on United Natural Foods Inc., a major food supplier...

McGowan running for Iowa congressional seat; Fireworks returning to Mount Rushmore; Siouxlanders tell Ernst not to vote for Trump budget bill

KWIT - Iowa · June 25, 2025

A longtime economic development leader is running for the Iowa 4th congressional district position, as Chris McGowan made that announcement Wednesday morning. McGowan is a Republican from Sioux City who has been President of the Siouxland Chamber...

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Iowa County in week ending June 21

SW Wisconsin News · June 25, 2025

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Iowa County selling...

CU Buffs football opponent preview: Iowa State aims to contend for Big 12 title

The Longmont Times Call - Colorado · June 25, 2025

With a loss in the Big 12 title game last year, Iowa State fell just short of ending its decades-long quest for a conference championship. As the Cyclones prepare for the 2025 season, though, they are very much in the hunt to land on top. This...

Dozens of vehicles broken into in Minneapolis, police say

CBS 4 - Minnesota ·

By Riley Moser Riley Moser Digital Producer, CBS Minnesota Riley Moser is a digital producer who covers breaking news and feature stories for CBS Minnesota. Riley started her career at CBS Minnesota in June 2022 and earned an honorable mention for...

Hit 90s bands Gin Blossoms, Blues Traveler to headline McGrath Amphitheatre

The Gazette - Iowa ·

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler were label mates during the 90s and hit the charts within a year of each other. However, the bands that A&M...

How to Secure Your Spot at President Trump’s Iowa State Fairgrounds Event

KCRR 97.7 - Iowa · June 25, 2025

President Trump has announced he will speak at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in July, and the sign-up for tickets is now open. KCRG reports that President Trump will appear at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 3rd for a kickoff event for what will...

2025 Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference July 31

Newton Daily News - Iowa ·

“Sowing Our Stories ... Beyond the Farm Gate” is the theme of the annual Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny on July 31. The conference will explore the challenges of agriculture’s evolving financial and...

THE COUNTY LINE: Romaine heads up class of DI football players from county

Leader Publications - Missouri ·

“It’s in the game.” That’s the slogan of Electronic Arts (EA) Sports, the leading maker of sports video games. Also “in the game” is Kansas State inside linebacker Austin Romaine, the pride of Hillsboro High School, who stars on EA Sports College...

Nebraska, Iowa travelers expected to be part of 5.1 million others expected for Independence Day

KNOP - Nebraska · June 24, 2025

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - AAA is expecting 5.1 million travelers from the West North Central (WNC) region, which includes Nebraska and Iowa, for the upcoming Independence Day weekend. In a release sent Tuesday, AAA says they are forecasting a 2%...

Now a Ghost of Iowa: Inside Abandoned Wasserbahn Waterpark [GALLERY]

Eagle 102.3 - Iowa · June 25, 2025

Please note: While exploring abandoned places can be tempting, it's important to remember that many of these properties are privately owned. Entering without permission may be considered trespassing and could be dangerous or illegal. We encourage...

Theodore Roosevelt National Park ready for tourism season as NPS faces potential federal challenges

KFYR TV - North Dakota · June 25, 2025

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - From staffing shortages, hiring freezes and potential budget cuts, the department that manages some of America’s most beautiful features faces an uncertain future with President Donald Trump at the helm. While the fighting...

U.S. Department Of State Issues ‘Worldwide’ Caution Alert For Illinoisans & Iowans

I-Rock 93.5 - Iowa · June 25, 2025

The world has been a bit volatile, in case you missed it. If you've noticed within the last week especially, planes have been avoiding Middle East air space almost totally, whether it's actively closed in some areas or just too darn risky to fly...