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Clear Lake's Surf Ballroom reveals its 2027 Winter Dance Party lineup

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The Surf Ballroom & Museum has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2027 Winter Dance Party, taking place Feb. 4-6 in Clear Lake. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chubby Checker & The Wildcats will headline this year's celebration. The annual event honors Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, whose final performances took place at the Surf Ballroom on Feb. 2, 1959.

Clear Lake, IA · 2d

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KIMT News 3 says goodbye to Meteorologist Hunter Donahoe

After over two years at KIMT News 3, KIMT Storm Alert Weather 3 Meteorologist Hunter Donahoe is leaving to pursue a new chapter in his life journey.

Mason City, IA · 3d

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99 Delicious Iowa Restaurants Across All of Iowa's 99 Counties [GALLERY]

We dug a little deeper into Iowa's food scene to highlight 99 of the highest-rated and most popular restaurants across the state!

Iowa · 1d

94.1 KRNA

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She's Got the Voice, Now She Needs Iowa's Votes!

A Cascade, IA teenager has a shot at singing on one of Nashville's most legendary stages. Find out how you can help Sarah Boyle get there!

Cascade, IA · 3d

WHO 13

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Iowa WWII sailor identified years after death in POW camp to be laid to rest

DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags to fly at half-staff Saturday to honor U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove, a World War II sailor whose remains were identified in 2025, decades after he died in a prisoner-of-war camp. Shove, who was born in Washta, Iowa, in 1922, enlisted in […]

Iowa · 2d

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This Small Iowa Downtown Is Home to the Only Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel Still Taking Guests

Frank Lloyd Wright drew plans for six hotels, and only one still hands out room keys at night. That last survivor sits in a small downtown in Iowa, right across from a city park. Wright sketched it in 1908, then left for Europe before the job was done. His associate,...

Mason City, IA · 1d

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Waldorf University Music Hosts Gift of Music Concert Weekend

The Waldorf University Music Department will present the annual Gift of Music Concerts on November 14, at 7 p.m. and November 15, at 3 p.m. Both concerts will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church and will feature the Waldorf Wind Symphony under the direction of the Director of Instrumental Activities Ms. Mary O’Connell, as well as the Waldorf University Choir and Schola Cantorum Chamber Choir, under the direction of Director of Choral Activities Dr. Emilie Bertram.

Forest City, IA · 1d

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‘Jane Elliott Against The World,’ Oscar-Contending Documentary On Pioneering And Polarizing Educator, Heads To Theaters

EXCLUSIVE: Jane Elliott Against the World , the Oscar-contending documentary about the Iowa educator who opened the eyes of Americans to the pernicious mechanism of racism, will soon reach theaters. 'Independent Lens' Series Acquires Four Documentaries: Prize Winners 'Jane Elliott Against The World,' 'Seeds' & More Judd Ehrlich’s film, winner of the Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Bentonville Film Festival, opens December 4 at The Quad in New York City and in Los Angeles at Laemmle Noho 7. The feature, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, has won audience awards at the Boulder International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Sonoma International Film Festival, and Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, among other honors. It screens at DOC NYC on November 15. Jane Elliott Against the World is set to make its premiere on the PBS series Independent Lens and on streaming on March 29, 2027. Watch an exclusive clip from the film below. Independent Lens/Flatbush Pictures “In 1968, Jane Elliott divided her all-white Iowa classroom by eye color, creating a lesson in discrimination that made her a national icon and lightning rod in the fight against racism,” notes a synopsis. “Now, nearing 90, she takes on a

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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Mid-Prairie, Lone Tree Students to Perform in 40th Annual OPUS Honor Choir

Five students from the KCII listening area have received recognition for their vocal skills. Each student has been accepted into the upcoming OPUS Honor Choir performances in Ames. From Mid-Prairie, three middle school students and one high school student were selected. Kendrix Miller, a sixth-grader, was picked to perform in...

Lone Tree, IA · 18h

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Hunting with Heroes Ready for Veteran’s Day Event in Lakota

–The Lakota based Hunting with Heroes organization is gearing up for their annual Veteran’s Day drive through event, which keeps growing each year. Spokesperson Bernie Becker tells KLGA News that they are prepared for another big day as they will once again provide a complete Thanksgiving meal for any veteran or any widow of a veteran.

Lakota, IA · 2d

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Karina Longworth will talk Old Hollywood bisexuals at two screenings of classic films in Iowa

Karina Longworth, the writer, film historian and voice behind the podcast You Must Remember This, will be stopping at Varsity Cinema in Des Moines and FilmScene in Iowa City in the days ahead to tour the latest season of the show, titled “The Bisexuals.”. First launched in 2014, You...

Iowa City, IA · 2d

Iowa Public Radio

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Meskwaki filmmaker preserves history of Indigenous dance tradition in new documentary

‘Why We Dance’ takes viewers into the heart of Indigenous communities in Iowa, South Dakota, Hawaii and Mexico.

Iowa · 3d

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Iowa WWII sailor identified years after death in POW camp to be laid to rest

Iowa · 2d

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Caitlin Clark Releases Debut Children’s Book Inspired by Her Iowa Childhood Home

Iowa’s own Caitlin Clark added “children’s book author” to her list of accomplishments Tuesday with the release of her debut picture book, EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams.

West Des Moines, IA · 5d

Hot 104.7

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99 Delicious Iowa Restaurants Across All of Iowa's 99 Counties [GALLERY]

We dug a little deeper into Iowa's food scene to highlight 99 of the highest-rated and most popular restaurants across the state!

Iowa · 4d

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Iowa flags to half-staff Saturday to honor WWII sailor

DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in the state to half-staff to honor a World War II sailor who died a prisoner of war. U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove was born in Washta in 1922 and enlisted in Des Moines. He served on the USS Canopus in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was imprisoned at the Cabanatuan Prison Camp in Luzon, Philippine Islands.

Iowa · 3d

98.1 KHAK

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She's Got the Voice, Now She Needs Iowa's Votes!

A Cascade, IA teenager has a shot at singing on one of Nashville's most legendary stages. Find out how you can help Sarah Boyle get there!

Cascade, IA · 3d

WHO 13

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Look WHO’s Talking: Calyn Thompson

DES MOINES, Iowa — Our Calyn Thompson sat down with WHO 13’s News Director Rod Peterson. They talked about what led her to a career in journalism, the behind-the-scenes of what it takes to get a show on the air, and her journey with breast cancer. Calyn also talked about some of her favorite stories […]

Des Moines, IA · 5d

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Review: Ghostly ballerinas moved weightlessly and zombies scared from the aisles at Ballet Des Moines’ season opener

Ballet Des Moines welcomed a crowd of spooky season enthusiasts to Hoyt Sherman Place with their haunting season debut, Ghost Stories. Clearly audiences were ready to celebrate the macabre the week before Halloween, and Ballet Des Moines delivered with a spirited evening of poignant tales told through dance. The ghostly...

Des Moines, IA · 3d

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FCC weighs cuts to program that helps Iowa libraries pay for internet

TIPTON, Iowa (KCRG) — A proposal in Washington could change how that library pays for its internet. The Federal Communications Commission is weighing whether to end or limit E-Rate, a 30-year-old program that helps libraries and school districts pay for internet service. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has cited concerns about kids’ screen time.

Tipton, IA · 3d

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