The good news for Iowa’s cottontail rabbit hunters is that Iowa has an abundant rabbit population, with the south-central part of the state seeing the best overall numbers. The better news for hunters is Iowa’s cottontail rabbit season, which began Sept. 3 statewide.
Be a part of the celebration of two lifetimes of quilting and needlework during the Heritage Needlework Guild’s Quilt and Needlework Show Sept. 16, 17 and 18 held in conjunction with the 2022 AppleJack Festival in Nebraska City.
Shaquem Griffin made history as the NFL’s first-ever one-handed player. Now he inspires others to overcome adversity and persevere.
Julie Davis, CherryRoad Media The 54th annual AppleJack Festival in Nebraska City will offer attendees a unique opportunity: “UPick” from the wide variety of art exhibitions, craft shows, museum events, library activities, and festival highlights to create a memorable visit during the festival’s two weekends. This year’s first weekend of festival fun gets underway with a special preview event from 3 to 7 p.m.
On Sept. 1, the National 4-H Council announced a $5 million grant from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, to expand computer science skills and education to underserved youth across the country. This grant will continue to build upon Google.org’s support of computer science in 4-H that has reached 1.4 million students since 2017.
Great gardens are colorful throughout the growing season. Many perennials can be grown in Iowa to provide flowers and interest year after year in late summer and fall. In this article, horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer advice on selecting and planting great perennials with late-season bloom.
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts presents 'The passage verbatim' by Jave Yoshimoto, which is on display through Oct. 21, with a Gallery Talk on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. in conjunction with KHN's monthly Third Thursday Artist Talks, which take place from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.
Midwest Construction Company of Nebraska City has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make repairs to river training structures on the Missouri River.
Gracee Thompson is the daughter of Chad and Alisha Thompson. She has been involved in volleyball, basketball, golf, track, softball and cheerleading. She has been a member of both band and choir. She has been involved in school plays. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has served on Student Council. Gracee has participated in numerous community service projects such as PE Fun Day, youth volleyball and basketball games as a referee, scoreboard keeper, and stats keeper. She has also been involved in projects around the community. Her future plans include attending nursing school with the goal of becoming a midwife.