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Event jumpstarts thrilling weekend of racing at the Fastest Short Track on the Planet NEWTON, Iowa (July 10, 2026) – Iowa Speedway announced today that the ARCA Menards Series race on Friday, Aug. 7, will be named the JR&CO 150, celebrating a new partnership with JR&CO, a veteran-owned, family-operated construction company known for its expertise […]
Jul 12 2026 | Posted in
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Janet Behrens Apr 29, 1943 — Jul 10, 2026 Knoxville, Iowa | Age 83 Janet Loise Behrens, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on July 10, 2026 at the age of 83. Janet was born on April 29, 1943, to Jesse (Pete)Leland Greenhalgh and Thelma Ailene Boles Greenhalgh in Oskaloosa, IA. She was a devoted wife, […]
Jul 11 2026 | Posted in
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Free event features driver appearances, show cars and free Deardorff Sweet Corn for the first 500 guests, provided by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Hy-Vee NEWTON, Iowa (July 7, 2026) – NASCAR is bringing back its high-octane excitement to the heart of downtown Des Moines with NASCAR’s Iowa Fan Fest on Thursday, August 6. […]
AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms will host a relay intercropping field day near Oskaloosa on Tuesday, Jul. 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lucas DeBruin’s farm. The no-cost event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. In a relay intercropping system, where three crops are grown in two years, the […]
Jul 8 2026 | Posted in
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by Brad Zaun (SBA Regional Administrator – Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska) I understand the immense effort required to run a business—long hours, complex supply chains, and personal sacrifices for employees and children. That’s why the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is partnering with you to ensure your hard work leads to lasting stability, supporting […]
Jul 8 2026 | Posted in
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Popular statewide cover crop cost-share program complements recent Farm to Faucet conservation investments in the Greater Des Moines Watershed DES MOINES, Iowa (July 7, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged Iowa farmers and landowners who are planning to seed cover crops this fall to enroll in the state’s annual Cover Crop […]
Jul 8 2026 | Posted in
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July 06, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – Two members of the Indian Hills Men’s Basketball squad are set to compete in a pair of premiere summer showcases this week. Returning sophomore Xavier Wilson (Kansas City, MO/Staley) and incoming transfer Zion Moore (Belle Vernon, PA/Belle Vernon) will be competing in both the JA48 from July 10-11 in […]
Jul 8 2026 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (July 6, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
Jul 7 2026 | Posted in
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We hope you can come and join us for these FREE summer programs! Paws-itively Fun Selfie Scavenger Hunt Thursday, July 9 6:00-7:00 pm Environmental Learning Center Grab your dog and your cell phone and join us for a fun and unique outdoor adventure! As you explore, use the scavenger hunt list to find different items […]
Jul 6 2026 | Posted in
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JJ Hickle Breaks Through for First 360 Win; J Kinder Stays Perfect in the Pros by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 4, 2026) – Tyler Courtney rocketed to the win on the Fourth of July at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night on Nolan Wren Memorial Higher View Enterprises Night. The Indianapolis, Indiana native now living near […]
Jul 6 2026 | Posted in
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