DES MOINES, IOWA (August 16, 2023) — Five talented Sprout division acts (ages two to twelve) and five Senior division acts (ages thirteen to 21) have advanced to the semi-final round in Bill Riley's 63rd annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search. Each act will perform again on Thursday, August 17; Friday, August 18; or Saturday, August 19.

The names, ages, hometowns, and routines of the sprouts acts are:

Reese Freml, 9, Johnston, Tap Solo

Nathalie Roy and Bob Simmons are pictured at Monmouth's Fox Classics Lecture in 2022, which Roy presented

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 15, 2023) — Monmouth College has received a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to help US teachers instruct their students about everyday life in ancient Greece.

The grant was the brainchild of Monmouth classics professor Bob Simmons and Louisiana high school classics teacher Nathalie Roy.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 15, 2023) — Before the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt releases its fall publication of recently added names, State Treasurer Roby Smith is providing a sneak peek of the top-ten newest unclaimed properties in Clinton County. "Be on the lookout for the full list coming soon," said Treasurer Smith. "But before we publish the entire list of new names, I'd like to give a preview for Clinton County."

Top 10 Unclaimed Properties in Clinton County:

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 15, 2023) — Jarrett Stod of New Sharon was awarded the Best Legs title in the Mr Legs contest held Saturday, August 12, on the MidAmerican Energy Stage at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Ben Hogan of Readlyn was awarded Runner-Up Best Legs.

Beyond overall leg appearance, several leg divisions were judged during the contest, including thinnest, hairiest, palest, tannest, and special winners.

Additional results below:

Thinnest Legs