Iowa 4-H Launches Urgent A.I. Bootcamp for High Schoolers
UPDATE: Registration is NOW OPEN for the inaugural Iowa 4-H Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp, set to take place from December 29 to 31 at the Digital Ag Innovation Center in Ames.…
Walt Reemstma Celebrates Milestone 80th Birthday on Dec. 6
URGENT UPDATE: Walt Reemstma from Algona, Iowa, is set to celebrate his monumental 80th birthday on December 6. Family and friends are inviting the community to join in the festivities…
New Naturalization Ceremony Welcomes Six Citizens in Decorah Today
UPDATE: A historic naturalization ceremony took place today in Decorah, Iowa, welcoming six new U.S. citizens from diverse backgrounds, including immigrants from Scandinavia, Germany, and the Netherlands. This event marks…
Patricia Lea Jones, 99, Passes Away Peacefully in Iowa
UPDATE: Patricia “Pat” Lea Jones, aged 99, has passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, while under hospice care at Edgewater Assisted Living in West Des Moines, Iowa. In accordance…
Gene Olaf Johnson Passes Away at 85; Funeral Scheduled for Nov. 10
BREAKING: Gene Olaf Johnson, aged 85, peacefully passed away on November 3, 2025, surrounded by his children at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City, Iowa. The community…
Joey Schlaffer Exits Penn State Football Roster After Three Seasons
Joey Schlaffer, a former standout at Exeter High School, is no longer listed on the Penn State football roster. The news was first reported by Blue-White Illustrated, confirming that Schlaffer,…
Cincinnati Reds Sign Keegan Thompson to Urgent $1.3M Contract
BREAKING: The Cincinnati Reds have officially signed right-hander Keegan Thompson to a one-year contract valued at $1.3 million in the Major Leagues, confirmed earlier today. This urgent deal also includes…
Urgent Update: Trout Stocking Scheduled for Ottumwa Park Tuesday
UPDATE: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has just announced that the highly anticipated fall trout stocking event in the east pond at Ottumwa Park is set for Tuesday,…
Oneota Environmental Learning Center Set for Spring 2026 Opening
URGENT UPDATE: Construction on the highly anticipated Oneota Environmental Learning Center in Spencer, Iowa, is progressing rapidly and remains on track for a grand opening in spring 2026. Will Horsely,…
Iowa’s 2023 Horticulture Survey Reveals Major Growth Trends
URGENT UPDATE: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has just announced the results of the 2023 Iowa Commercial Horticulture Food Crops Survey, marking the first comprehensive analysis of this vital…