The movie trailer is now out for "American Underdog, The Kurt Warner Story," and it promises to be a wintertime blockbuster -- at least here in the Hawkeye State. The film stars Zachary Levi in the title role about the Burlington native who played high school football in Cedar Rapids, then at the … [Read more...]
Classic car auction in Williams nets more than a million dollars
Antique car lovers shelled out big bucks in north-central Iowa over the weekend. A two-day auction of classic cars in the Hamilton County town of Williams late last week netted 1.5 million dollars. The proceeds of the car auction from the Hemken Car Museum will benefit the auto restoration and … [Read more...]
Sleepout awareness event for youth homelessness goes statewide
An event that was launched after the death of a homeless teenager in Des Moines two decades ago is going statewide this year. Iowans are encouraged to spend a night sleeping in their own backyards in a tent or cardboard enclosure that's out of their "comfort zone." Kate Garvey, with Hamilton … [Read more...]
Entreprenuer known as Cactus Jack returning to Atlantic for show
A northwest Iowa native who's won international renown as an entrepreneur, inventor, and marketer will be in his hometown of Atlantic this weekend to share stories of his adventures. Jack Barringer, better known as "Cactus Jack," has invented all sorts of products that are sold on QVC and that … [Read more...]
Large car collection goes up for auction in Hamilton County
If you always wanted to own a 1933 Rolls Royce or maybe a '69 Corvette, the Hamilton County town of Williams is the place to be today. An auction of over 60 cars, some from over 100 years ago all the way into the 1960s, will be featured from the Hemken Car Museum. The museum opened in Williams 20 … [Read more...]
Report finds increase in Iowa obesity rate
A new report finds Iowa’s adult obesity rate rose significantly from 2019 to 2020. The study by the non-profit Trust for America’s Health found 36% of adult Iowans were considered obese last year, putting Iowa among 16 states with a rate above 35-percent. The Trust's Dara Lieberman says the shift … [Read more...]
Doodle Bug reunion rides into Webster City
Webster City is being invaded by Doodle Bugs starting today. They're not insects, but four-foot-long motorized scooters that were popular in the late 1940s. A reunion for scooter owners will run through Saturday at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. Organizer Jerry Wells of Webster City says the … [Read more...]
Expert warns of issues with file-sharing programs
Many college freshmen across Iowa are getting their first taste of freedom on new computers this fall, but they need to be careful with trying to find free files and programs online. Consumer protection specialist Lara Sutherlin says file-sharing programs can leave your computer open to being … [Read more...]
Lewis company creates metal sculptures honoring history
The owner of a western Iowa welding and metal fabricating company is hosting a weekend event to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Duane Weirich, who owns Weirich Welding Plus in Lewis, says he's created an eight-by-20-foot custom metal “We the People” wall of American history, … [Read more...]
Webster City play focuses on attacks on the World Trade Center
A north-central Iowa theater will present what's being called a docu-play focused on the terrorist attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Loween Getter is the director of "110 Stories" for the Webster City Community Theater. "There's a playwright by the name of … [Read more...]