Iowa Freedom of Information Council Executive Director Randy Evans, center, spoke Wednesday to the Iowa House Committee on Government Oversight. At left is attorney Mike Meloy.

Lawmakers express outrage over City of Davenport’s ‘disgraceful’ actions

(SBA) - The Iowa House Committee on Government Oversight held a rare meeting Wednesday to discuss the City of Davenport’s refusal to disclose information tied to $1.9 million in settlements …

SB-L Archery Fundraiser for Nationals

SBL Archery is in need of your help to cover the costs associated with attending the National Archery Tournament in Sandy, Utah which includes travel expenses, lodging, registration fees, food, and …

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Palo Alto County

      (SBA) - DES MOINES, Iowa (April 1, 2024) – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the …
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AG NEWS
AG NEWS
Dairy Producers in Iowa Reminded to Enroll in 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage by April 29
(SBA) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll by April 29, 2024, for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset …
Educational Tools and Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Agricultural Producers
(SBA) - The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today unveiled a new, online Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) Decision Tool and farm loan resources available to agricultural producers and …
Iowa Dairy Farmers, Poultry Producers Encouraged to Remain Vigilant Against Threat of HPAI
(SBA) - The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today provided an update on the continually evolving situation regarding the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in …
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
     (SBA) - “Soil temperatures are slowly warming up, the crop insurance coverage window will soon be opening, and a more active weather pattern is helping to replenish some …
Focus on Crossbreeding for Improved Health and Profitability on Dairy Farms
(SBA) - ORANGE CITY, Iowa - The I-29 Moo University 2024 Dairy Webinar Series continues Thursday, May 9 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The webinar will feature a discussion on crossbreeding systems to …
Sports
Section III Class AA

Warriors at State tournament

SB-L Boys at State
The SB-L Warriors turned in another outstanding wrestling season, taking the State runner-up trophy in Dual Team competition, then followed that up by ...

CLARKONOMICS: $52.3 million Added to the State Economy

(SBA-IA) - The Common Sense Institute (CSI) of Iowa released Clarkonomics, a detailed analysis of Caitlin Clark's economic impact on the Iowa economy. Authored by Ben Murrey, CSI Director of Policy …
LOCAL ATHLETICS

Review safe hunting practices ahead of spring turkey season

     (SBA) - Coming off record harvests in 2020 and again in 2023, Iowa’s spring turkey hunters could be living in the “good ol’ days.” And with three straight …

Iowa’s spring turkey season is right around the corner

     (SBA) - Coming off record harvests in 2020 and again in 2023, Iowa’s spring turkey hunters could be living in the “good ol’ days.” And with three straight …

SB-L’s Girls Golf is Back in Action

     (SB) - Spring has finally arrived – which means the start of Sergeant Bluff Luton’s Girls Golf season. The girls are back in action and ready to defend their Missouri …

Keeping Iowans of All Ages Active and Healthy Through the Iowa Senior Games

   (SBA) - WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (March 5, 2024) - We all know staying physically active is important for our health and wellness, but as we age, it seems to become more and more difficult …
SPORTS AUTHORITY DIGEST

Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center

Yoga at the Nature Center

Yoga at the Nature Center

     (SBA-SC) - Join us for yoga class at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center on  Wednesday, April 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  This is an all-levels class that focuses on …

Sanford Pentagon to host MMA event in April

     SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – MMA returns to the Sanford Pentagon on April 26 with a card from Legacy Fighting Alliance.      The main event features a …

School news
2024 Robert D. Blue Scholarship Deadline Approaching
(SBA) - Awarding students who demonstrate literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage and fellowship; and display moral force of character.
New volunteer program for college students
(SBA) - UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s has unveiled a new volunteer program for students interested in health care called “College Boot Camp". College students will have the …
2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest
(SBA) -  Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and …
Wayne State College Fred G. Dale Planetarium Seating
Learn About Stars
(SBA) - Learn about the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars and find out what it takes to be an astronaut during Wayne State College’s free planetarium and laser shows Friday and …
New Iowa grant program to expand summer meal sites for children
(SBA) DES MOINES -- Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced $900,000 in competitive grants to help more Iowa children and teens access nutritious meals and snacks …
Spotlight on Business
Floyd Senior Living Front Entrance.
Sergeant Bluff’s Floyd Senior Living
     (SB) – Everything about Floyd Senior Living tells you that you’re at home. Quiet, warm sunlight, well-appointed tables for breakfasts (8 a.m.), lunches (Noon), and …
Sioux City Sprinkler
    (SB) – A successful business always, always, provides superior customer service. No matter what the business is, whether a grocery store, barber shop, restaurant, auto body …
The SB Advocate puts the Spotlight on LOCAL Businesses
The Sergeant Bluff Advocate’s Spotlight on Business are Local stories on LOCAL businesses.
Enhancing lives through Respect, Dignity and Kindness
(SB) – Embassy Rehab Care Center of Sergeant Bluff has been a part of the community for many years and the center of professionals take pride in that fact.
A nice place to hang out
    (SB) – Seated in a comfortable lounge chair located near Hawks Coffee Shop huge front window, a customer passing by spotted me, smiled, and said: “This is a nice place to hang out, isn’t it.” Yes, I said while nodding to confirm her comment.
Entertainment

Walking Tour of Logan Park Cemetery

(SBA) - Notable individuals who shaped local history will be featured in the Sioux City Public Museum’s free Logan Park Cemetery Walking Tour on Saturday, April 27. Starting from the cemetery …

Web extras
Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …
Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.
10 of the best places in the US to see the northern lights in 2024
Astronomers say 2024 will be a great year to see the northern lights. Stacker used various sources to list 10 places in the U.S. to view them.
How to turn your passion for pets into action
(BPT) - Are you passionate about pets? Whether you have a beloved animal of your own or simply appreciate all the joy pets bring to our lives, there are many ways you can turn that passion into …
This Year's Design Trend Report
(BPT) - “Style and design surround us — impacting how we feel, the personality of a room or the energy of a space,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Daltile. …