The 15-passenger van transporting members of the Marshalltown Community College softball team, on a spring break trip to play several games and a tournament, was involved in a two-vehicle accident Saturday morning, March 10, at about 7:45 a.m. in Broken Arrow, OK. All those involved were taken ...
DES MOINES, IA (readMedia)-- What's not to love about the great Iowa State Fair? From funnel cakes, ferris wheels, food on a stick and free entertainment, to premier livestock events, expansive art exhibits and the country's largest state fair food department, the Iowa State Fair has something ...
Iowa Public Television Showcases Quality Music, Lifestyle, Iowa, and Travel Programming during Festival 2012 March 3 through March 20Johnston, IA - Iowans who enjoy Iowa Public Television's music programming, lifestyle specials, Iowa coverage, how-to programs, and travel series will find ...
Des Moines, IA- Wishes to Walt Disney World Resort may be the most typical wish for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, but there was nothing commonplace about Elizabeth's wish. The six-year-old from Underwood, Iowa wished to go to the Disney Theme Park to meet Belle, Cinderella, Tinkerbell and ...
DES MOINES Iowa Department of Education Director Jason Glass and other department leaders on Tuesday, Feb. 28, submitted an application for a waiver from the rigid accountability measures of the federal No Child Left Behind law. The proposal reflects a bold accountability system that makes ...
Des Moines--- Des Moines, the wait is over.Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at the WELLS FARGO ARENA for one night only on TUESDAY, April 17 at 8pm, as part of Jimmy Buffett's "WELCOME TO FIN LAND" Tour 2012.Tickets go on-sale Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. through the Wells ...
The legendary Glen Campbell brings "The Goodbye Tour" to Iowa's Building of the Century, Stephens Auditorium, on April 15. Joining the award-winning icon, is special guest Instant People, a Los Angeles based-group that features Glen's children.With the release of his latest and last studio ...
More than 80 documents and letters written to or signed by President Abraham Lincoln are now available for public viewing on the Iowa Heritage Digital Collection (IHDC) website (www.iowaheritage.org). IHDC is an online storehouse of Iowa history and culture, maintained by Iowa Library Services ...
MEMORIAL WEEKEND CAMPSITES SOON AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATIONThe three month window to reserve a state park campsite for a Friday arrival on Memorial Day weekend opens Feb. 25. But more than a few campers have their sites reserved beginning on the weekend before Memorial Day and are staying for ...
DES MOINES - What do bald eagles, great blue herons and bullfrogs have in common? They are three of many species which benefit every year from the efforts of Iowa's volunteer wildlife monitors! These volunteers make a big impact by contributing a small amount of time to studying our native ...