Fixing fiddles for kids lets retired ISU professor give back
A retired Iowa State University sociology professor has combined his love of woodworking and music to help out young musicians. Paul Lasley played the upright bass for years in a […]
Northwest Iowa native hired to run Iowa’s largest theater retires
The northwest Iowa native who was hired nearly 31 years ago to lead Iowa’s largest theater has retired. Until this week, Jeff Chelesvig held the title of president and CEO […]
Iowans may need to watch for signs of dementia at the dinner table
If it’s been a while since you’ve seen an older relative, Iowans may be noticing certain signs over the long Thanksgiving weekend in how they’re acting that might indicate the […]
Iowa Rotarians take flight to reach polio eradication goal
An Iowan who’s a pilot has completed two missions to raise worldwide awareness of Rotary’s push to end polio. This fall, Peter Teahen of Cedar Rapids and a pilot from […]
Iowans beware, Thanksgiving is the #1 day for cooking fires
Iowans who are up early to start fixing the family feast need to be cautious, as studies show there are more cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day than any other day […]
The early popularity of Iowa’s pheasant season created scheduling conflicts
Iowa is in the middle of its 100th pheasant season this year. Iowa DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says the sport took off quickly and was very popular in the […]
Iowa State Fair’s butter cow ‘in the round’ a revelation
A few iconic Iowa State Fair items in a Washington, D.C. museum are giving state fair officials some ideas. Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons told Radio Iowa it’s fascinating […]
‘Eat Free Pie’ planners hope Thanksgiving concept goes statewide
The Williams sisters in Des Moines are leading a volunteer effort to bake hundreds of pies for Thanksgiving and they hope to expand the operation beyond Des Moines in the […]
Multiple businesses in pedestrian mall in Iowa City closing
Multiple businesses in downtown Iowa City are being forced to shut down after the building owners racked up more than $26 million dollars in debt. Green State Credit Union moved […]
Not a frequent flier? Iowans need to remember these airport tips
Iowans who will be flying for Thanksgiving need to follow a few basic rules to smoothly navigate through bustling airport security lines. Jessica Mayle, regional spokeswoman for the Transportation Security […]