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‘Great tradition’ of recycling in weaving and fashion takes on new meaning in age of climate crisis

AMES — In June, 350 youth delegates gathered at Iowa State University for the 2023 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, themed “Spy Your Potential.” Teenagers from across the state came to

Organizers set for 84th annual Embro Highland Games in Zorra Township on Canada Day

The Kingston Handloom Weavers & Spinners Guild (KHWS)—located in the Tett Centre—celebrated its 120 members in the 75  anniversary exhibition from May 7 to May 28. 

Des Moines Blank Park Zoo is partnering with Rusty Stars Alpacas to bring eight alpacas to the zoo for an interactive exhibit this summer.

1040 WHO is Des Moines news, traffic, and severe weather station. Max & Amy start your day at 4:59am , then at 9am it's Jeff Angelo's "Need to Know". At 11am we The Big Show, America's premiere farm radio show with Bob Quinn. The afternoon lineup is Clay Travis and Buck Sexton 1pm to 4pm and Simon Conway for 4pm-7pm.

Blank Park Zoo said eight alpacas will be visiting the zoo for a limited time, starting this week.

Atelier at 1109 will host the Fiber Festival of Perry from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. The event will feature artists, yarn bombing installations, fiber mill tours and more.

Explorations in Mixed Media Textile Art Humboldt Handweavers and Spinners Guild April meeting features local fiber artist April Sproule of Sproule Studios in Fortuna. April will be discussing ideas and techniques applicable for all types of creative people: documenting your work for future reference, expanding the scope of your creative practice, and the value of play and trying new things from a fresh perspective. Collections of April’s hand-stitched portraits and panels, handmade books,...

The Green Mountain Weavers & Spinners will host their annual Spin-In on Saturday, Feb. 18, at All Saints Episcopal Church hall during WinterFest.