They put up these pictures of Rob Sand to humiliate him, like Rob doesn't constantly poke fun at himself.

Not doing it, just was wondering. I don’t think I’d make ten miles on a bike.

Hey Reddit! I'm Phoenix, a junior ISU student in event management. I am currently doing an internship with the Memorial Union Event Management Office, and my capstone project is to create an event proposal for a potential event to be hosted in the Union. As a violinist from the Chicago suburbs, I loved going to solo and ensemble festivals with my school, and I would love to create my own here at ISU! I am looking for middle and high schools that have orchestra programs that you think would enjoy an event like this! Since Ames is pretty centrally located, I would love to have input from all parts of IA, but I am especially interested in the DSM area.

From Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/p/194t2iaADA/

Looking for information on Hino electric trucks that were sold through GATR Truck Center

I’m trying to locate information on a group of Hino electric trucks and was hoping someone here might recognize them or know where they ended up.

These trucks were originally part of a fleet. From what I know:

• They are Hino electric trucks (likely Hino 195e cab/chassis)
• Many were bare chassis, while some may have been completed with Morgan box bodies
• They were purchased through **GATR Truck Center in Waukee, Iowa. **
• After the original company went out of business, the trucks were reportedly auctioned in Florida
• Some may still be sitting in fleets, dealerships, repair facilities, or storage lots

I’m specifically trying to reconnect with owners/operators of these trucks to provide service support and technical assistance.

If anyone has:

• Seen one of these trucks recently
• Purchased one at auction
• Worked on one
• Knows a company that operates them
• Has auction paperwork, photos, or VIN information

I would really appreciate any leads.

Thanks!

I am new to the state and city. What are they setting up for today? Is it a fair?

Seriously, go to google maps and look around. I know every state has wacky town names but Iowa seems to be chock full of them.

Just looking around:

Boxholm

Gowrie

Galt

Rolfe

Titonka

Tingley

Diagonal

Ute

Farragut

Primghar (Seriously, how do you even pronounce that?)

Coburg

Melcher-Dallas - because two cities merged, and I guess no one wanted to lose either name.

It's like they ran outta names and started mixing up scrabble pieces.

Also, oddly, a LOT of towns with "City" in the name.

Promise City, Albert City, Webster City, Shannon City, Dow City, Silver City, Rockwell City,

La Porte City, Barnes City, Central City, May City, Mason City, Swea City, Forest City, Charles City, Dakota City....Coal City, and not just once, but TWICE! Yes, Iowa has two "cities" with the same exact name.

Don't forget Iowa City and Sioux City of course.

“State Representative Derek Wulf has experienced a remarkable reversal of fortune since becoming the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in June. A month ago, he was facing possible foreclosure and default judgments for multiple creditors seeking repayment of six-figure debts.”

But sure go on about Sand being a millionaire (gasp).

Is it my imagination that this was written to be more opaque and vague than it should be?
https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-international-airport-tsa-gold-plus-security/73191822

I have no idea if this is a good thing or not.

Note: I’m not asking for specifics or addresses - just curious what’s out there in our state.

I have two examples of what I’m talking about:

1. A friend who lives on his family’s farm in very rural Dallas county has an unregulated/unlisted/ probably illegal natural gas “spring” on his property. It comes up naturally through a pipe in the ground. The pipe has been there for more than a century - installed by a grandfather several generations back. It’s natural, from the ground, and unscented. He can’t do much with it because the pressure is too high for modern gas appliances, and too far from his house to be useful. but I’ve seen him open the valve and light it before. It’s wild.

2. Another acquaintance lives along a river in southeast Iowa and over the years he has collected thousands of geodes from the banks of the river. Most aren’t great quality, but they’re still pretty cool to just find on a walk along the river.

This was an incredible concert! The end of the article features short videos of a couple of songs.

The Iowa GOP spent years telling voters that Republican leadership would lower gas, groceries, energy costs and interest rates.

Instead, Iowans are heading into State Fair season with gas near $4 a gallon, while inflation has pushed up the expected cost of food and hotels.

Source: AAA Gas Prices

BONUS: the US has 43 days of Crude Oil reserves....shit is going to get way worse.

For many families, the trip will cost more before they even walk through the gate.

And gas was only one promise.

Whatever happened to—

• $2 gas
• Cheaper groceries
• Slashing energy prices
• Lower interest rates
• Lower inflation
• A 10% cap on credit-card interest
• Medications becoming “1,000–1,500% cheaper”
• Tariff rebate checks
• DOGE dividend checks
• All those jobs
• That great healthcare plan
• Ending wars in 24 hours
• Reopening the Strait of Hormuz—which was already open
• The “privately funded” ballroom
• The Epstein files

How many promises are Iowa voters expected to forget?
Is pretending to be a fake christian enough to dupe Iowa voters again?

I have a day to decide if I want to move here and take a job with Social Security due to the SSA office being closed. I’m in a southern state now. Moved from NYC. I know it’s a really small town. Could anyone tell me what it’s like here?