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WATER SUMMARY UPDATE

DES MOINES-Prior to the rains of August 8, precipitation averaged 50 percent less than normal for the last two weeks. Shallow groundwater levels in parts of Iowa are at or near historic lows. Recent rainfall has helped to lower water demand, but has not impacted shallow groundwater levels. The ...

Colorful Ice Cream Cone Statues Decorate Iowa State Fairgrounds

DES MOINES(readMedia)-- Fifty-seven concrete ice cream cones painted by Iowans pay tribute to the Iowa State Fair's Fairlicious foods. The 3 foot tall statues will be on display throughout the grounds during the 2012 Fair. "Nothing Compares" to the celebration and activities at the Fair, ...

State inspectors to check Iowa State Fair midway games

DES MOINES Inspectors from the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) will conduct a walk-through of the Iowa State Fair midway at 1 p.m., Thursday, August 9. Inspectors will be checking the amusement concession games to make sure that they are appropriately licensed, and that the ...

Gov. Branstad orders flags at half-staff to honor Sgt. Michael E. Ristau

(DES MOINES) Gov. Branstad is ordering all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3 until 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 6 for Sgt. Michael E. Ristau., 25, originally of Cascade.Sgt. Ristau was killed in Afghanistan, while serving on active duty in the U.S. ...

27 Layoffs at Woodward as More People Find Community Placements

WOODWARD The Woodward Resource Center announced the layoff of 27 workers Tuesday, with officials explaining the action is the result of successful home and community placements for dozens of people who once lived on campus."On the one hand I know we are doing what is right for the clients we ...

State Fair Visitors can Register to Win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa Account

reasurer Fitzgerald Reminds State Fair Visitors to Register to Win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa AccountDES MOINES, IA (07/26/2012)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald reminds Iowa State Fair visitors to stop by the College Savings Iowa booth and register for a chance to win our ...

Great Seats Available for 2012 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Shows

DES MOINES- (readMedia)- Music-loving Fairgoers still have time to purchase tickets for this year's line-up of award-winning Grandstand entertainment and track events. "Nothing Compares" to the 2012 Iowa State Fair set August 9-19.Seats are still available for performances by hit Christian ...

IOWA WATER SUMMARY UPDATE – July 26, 2012

DES MOINES-Prior to the night rains of July 25, Iowa averaged only 0.37 inches of rain, much less than the normal two inches for July. All of the state is in some form of drought, with over a quarter of the state in extreme drought. That is the greatest area of that designation in Iowa since ...