17 Aug 2017

Niabi Zoo: Pints for Preservation Volunteers Needed

By Joel Vanderbush
On Friday, August 25, the Zoo will host our biggest fundraiser of the year, Pints for Preservation! In order to transform the Zoo into the social venue of the season for adults, we will need many volunteers to help set up and operate drink stations throughout the night. Here’s a breakdown of what we need:
  • Set-up: 2:30-5:30pm – we will need 20 volunteers to help set up tables and chairs around the grounds.
17 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 17, 2017 Part 2

By Mindy Williamson

Clinton County Man Crowned Champion in Iowa State Fair Cookout Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2017) (readMedia)-- Brandon Bowden of Clinton County was crowned Cookout Champion in the 53nd annual Farm Bureau Cookout Contest judged Tuesday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Additional results below:

Beef

1) Tracey Kenkel, Shelby Co.

2) Brian Halstead, Benton Co.

Lamb

1) Terry Landers, Adair Co.

17 Aug 2017

BANDITS HANG ON TO BEAT CHIEFS

By Connor Onion

9-8 win moves home streak to 10

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The River Bandits won their 10th straight home game with a 9-8 win over the Peoria Chiefs on Wednesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Salvador Montano earned the win in relief. Ronnie Dawson hit his team-leading 14th homer of the year.

17 Aug 2017

Quad Cities Chamber Celebrates Accomplishments

By Jillian McCleary

Quad Cities) The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce touted the successes of the past year to a crowd of over 1,000 business and community leaders today during its Annual Meeting.

17 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 17, 2017 Part 1

By Mindy Williamson

Top Accordion Players Win Iowa State Fair Awards

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2017) (readMedia)-- The top accordion players from the Midwest squared off in the Accordion Competition judged Monday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Richard Pahl of Wilton claimed first place in the Button division. Sue Kroeker of Audubon won first place in the Keyboard division of competition.

17 Aug 2017

State Rep. Tony McCombie: ‘Stop the Political Theater’

By David Kubik

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) released the following statement on the education funding reform bill that failed in the Illinois House of Representatives today: “Rather than work together on a compromise to fairly and equitably fund our schools, legislators presented a bill to make a statement and put politics ahead of our students and school districts.

17 Aug 2017

Strike Out Ovarian Cancer Night at Modern Woodmen Park

By Cayla Nord

(ROCK ISLAND, IL) NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative will be turning Modern Woodmen Park TEAL August 25th for Strike Out Ovarian Cancer night. Survivors, friends, family and supporters are encouraged to wear teal and join NormaLeah to cheer on the Quad City River Bandits as they take on the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Iowa. Doors open at 5:35pm and the game starts at 6:35pm.

17 Aug 2017

Iowa Dairy Farm Earns Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Show

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2017) (readMedia)-- Top dairy farms competed for honors in the Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle show judged Friday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Breezy Ridge Dairy of Epworth received Grand Champion Female honors. Hope and Tanner Morrison of Peterson, Minn. showed the reserve Grand Champion Female.

Lee-Anns Swiss L.L.C. claimed the Champion Premier Exhibitor and Champion Premier Breeder titles.

17 Aug 2017

Best Feeder Calves Awarded in Iowa State Fair Show

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2017) (readMedia)-- Cattle farms from across the Midwest were recognized for their top quality cattle in the Beef Feeder Calf show judged Saturday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Angus Purebred Breeding Heifer

1) Buck Creeks J&K, Prescott

2) Brandt Farms, Corning

3) Vanderholm Cattle Co., Villisca

4) Blackridge Family Cattle Co., Ottumwa

Angus Purebred Breeding Heifer

17 Aug 2017

'Cream-of-the-Crop' Earns Ribbons in Farm Crop Contest at Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2017) (readMedia)-- Iowans from all over the state gathered to show off their crops in the Farm Crops contests judged Thursday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

CORN CREATIONS

Natural Color

1) Kathryn Fattig, Chelsea

2) Brenda Becker, Pella

3) William Colvin, Ames

4) Oxford Farms, Ames

Dyed and/or Painted

1) Kathryn Fattig, Chelsea

2) Oxford Farms, Ames

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