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Consider ‘treecycling’ instead of trashing the Christmas tree

Some Iowa families have a tradition of taking down the Christmas tree on this last day of the year in order to start the new year out fresh tomorrow. Horticulturist and extension educator John Fech says don’t just toss the tree to the curb, but find a way to repurpose it. “Recycling it, reusing it, […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayDecember 31, 2018

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Iowa plays No.18 Mississippi State in Outback Bowl

The Iowa Hawkeyes close the football season in Tampa where they play 18th ranked Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl. The Hawkeyes are 8-4 and making their sixth appearance in the New Year’s Day game. “Every bowl that we have participated in has been extremely significant and for the most part has been first class […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayDecember 31, 2018

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Des Moines Water Works hasn’t used nitrate removal facility in 2018

The director of Des Moines Water Works says pollutants from farm fields still pose a threat to drinking water in the capital city, but the utility hasn’t had to use its nitrate removal facility at all this year. In 2015, the Des Moines Water Works ran its nitrate removal facility for a record 177 days. […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayDecember 31, 2018

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Prairie City boy to spend birthday as Hawkeyes’ Kid Captain

A Prairie City boy will celebrate his 14th birthday Tuesday by serving as “Kid Captain” for the Iowa football team as the Hawkeyes play Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl. Gabe Graber’s mother, Emily, says her son was born on January 1, 2005 with a rare birth defect. “Gabe’s congenital heart defect is called double-inlet […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayDecember 31, 2018

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Party prep work underway for 2020 Iowa Caucuses

The 2020 Iowa Caucuses are 399 days away, but the leaders of Iowa’s two major political parties say it’s already “Caucus season” in Iowa. The next Iowa Caucuses are scheduled for February 3, 2020, but a couple of dozen potential Democratic presidential candidates and two declared candidates have made their way through Iowa already. On […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayDecember 31, 2018

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Cyclones eye 2019 after loss in Alamo Bowl

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell expects to see continued growth with the Cyclone program. ISU posted its second straight eight win season after a 28-26 loss to 13th ranked Washington State in the Alamo Bowl and a large number of starters return. “There are a lot of guys who have played a lot of football […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayDecember 30, 2018

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Iowa defense faces familiar challenge

Iowa will face a familiar offense in Tuesday’s Outback Bowl against 18th ranked Mississippi State. Bulldog coach Joe Moorhead was the offensive coordinator at Penn State when the Nittany Lions beat the Hawkeyes in 2016 and 2017. “It is always a challenge when they have got a running quarterback”, said Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker. […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayDecember 30, 2018

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Arctic air enters Iowa, stay safe while trying to stay warm

The coldest conditions yet this season are arriving in the state and Iowans are being reminded to play it safe as they seek ways to stay warm. Sioux City Fire Rescue Lieutenant Joe Rodriquez says space heaters are popular at this time of year, but they should be used with plenty of caution. “The important […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayDecember 29, 2018

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Lawton firefighter witnessed fiery scene of Sioux Falls plane crash

A volunteer firefighter from Lawton was the first person on the scene after a small plane crashed in a Sioux Falls, South Dakota neighborhood Thursday. Amy Niewohner was visiting relatives two houses away when the small plane hit the ground and burst into flames. “It was like very movie show plane crash you’ve ever seen […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayDecember 29, 2018