So far as fall household outings go, attempting to find one of the best pumpkins to embellish and carve is a should. Positive, you would purchase a pumpkin at some big-box retailer, however that’s no enjoyable. Iowa has dozens of pumpkin patches all through the state, and people farmers deserve your assist.
For a assured gourd time—yeah, we stated it—head out to certainly one of these eight locally-owned pumpkin patches. As you muse over what actually makes a superb pumpkin—the larger the higher or is all of it in regards to the shading?—ensure that to get pleasure from all the autumn actions these spots supply.
The Pumpkin Ranch, Winterset
2425 Hiatt Apple Rd, Winterset, IA Open Fri. 10 a.m. to five p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to six p.m., Solar. midday to five p.m., by Oct. 30 Admission: Fri. $9 per individual, Sat. and Solar. $13 per individual, however get $2 off once you purchase tickets on-line
The Pumpkin Ranch has been welcoming guests for greater than a decade. You’ll discover a variety of enjoyable actions typically related to pumpkin patches, like hayrides, a corn pool, and impediment programs, however you’ll be able to’t depart the ranch with out heading into their Mega Corn Maze. Acknowledged by Time journal in 2012 for being certainly one of solely 5 mazes within the US with a message, the 10-acre maze has a number of miles of paths and features a treasure hunt and 12 checkpoints.
Advertisement
Flatrack Farms Pumpkin Patch, Garner
2040 280th St., Garner, IA Open Sat. 10 a.m. to five p.m, Solar. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. by Oct. 23 Admission: Free admission
For those who reside close to the Clear Lake-Mason Metropolis space, head out to Flatrack Farms, a pick-your-own patch with dozens of types, together with pumpkins to make your favourite pies and truffles. As a bonus, in addition they promote a number of colours of probably the most beautiful mums to amp up your fall decorations. No matter you do, don’t depart with out giving the pumpkin slingshot a strive.
Grandpa’s Pumpkin Farm, Panama
116 St. F32, Panama, IA Open Sat. 10 a.m. to six p.m, Solar. midday to five p.m. by Oct. 31 Admission: Single day $12 per individualPicture courtesy of Grandpa’s Pumpkin Farm
Western Iowa residents want to move to Grandpa’s Pumpkin Farm to get pleasure from some good ol’ household enjoyable. Grandpa’s has a modest five-acre corn maze. Sure, it’s smaller than a number of the others, however the farm presents nighttime “Flashlight Maze” enjoyable. If a spooky, night time maze shouldn’t be your factor, go to through the day and take a look at your hand at some pumpkin bowling.
Pioneer Path Pumpkin Patch, Council Bluffs
21534 Chestnut Rd., Council Bluffs, IA Open Wed. by Fri. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sat. and Solar. 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. by Oct. 31 Admission: Single day $7 per individual
Advertisement
Nestled within the southwestern nook of Iowa, Pioneer Path Pumpkin Patch presents some distinctive actions for little ones. After going for a tractor experience to select the proper pumpkins, you’ll be able to go to their Mini Gold Mine. Discover the cave for gold or strive your luck sifting by the tanks. Don’t depart the farm with out testing the Dino Dig, the place children can discover some fossils.
Pinter’s Gardens & Pumpkins, Decorah
2475 State Hwy. 9, Decorah, IA Open Sat. 9 a.m. to five:30 p.m., Solar. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by Oct. 31 Admission: $15 per individual; senior residents $12; 3 and underneath freePicture courtesy of Pinter’s
Admission to Pinter’s Gardens & Pumpkins offers you and your loved ones entry to many alternative actions; there may be actually one thing for everybody. They’ve actions you can find at a whole lot of pumpkin patches, like a corn maze, wagon experience, and a corn field. However, it’s also possible to play tetherball, black gentle mini golf, and life-size chess. As soon as you place your associate in checkmate, head over to Pinter’s bakery to replenish on cupcakes, connoisseur popcorn, and selfmade fudge.
Scarecrow Farm, Lawton
1592 Charles Ave., Lawton, IA Open Fri. 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sat. and Solar. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission: Single admission $14.95 or save $4 by ordering on-line
Just a few miles from Sioux Metropolis, Scarecrow Farm presents greater than 20 enjoyable actions to those that go to their pumpkin patch. In addition they have a five-acre corn maze, hayrack rides into the sphere to search out the proper pumpkin, and big tube slides. Scarecrow Farm’s pirate ship makes us say “ARRR!” Little ones can climb on nets, stairs, and discover the decks of the ship, which has reasonable cannons and a captain’s wheel that turns.
Advertisement
By Jessica Lee 10/07/22
Iowa Beginning Line is a part of an impartial information community and focuses on how state and nationwide choices impression Iowans’ each day lives. We depend on your monetary assist to maintain our tales free for all to learn. You may contribute to us right here. Comply with us on TikTok, Instagram, Fb and Twitter.
No. 17 Iowa State goes into its home game against Kansas State on Saturday night as one of the Big 12 teams with the highest probability of making it to the conference championship game next week.
That calculation comes from conference officials putting pencil to paper to figure out all the scenarios that could unfold on the final weekend of the regular season.
Cyclones coach Matt Campbell said his team just needs to worry about itself and not the myriad of possibilities that could determine the matchup for next week’s Big 12 title game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
“To me,” he said, “all that other stuff is wasted time, effort and energy.”
Advertisement
If the Cyclones (9-2, 6-2, No. 18 CFP) beat the Wildcats (8-3, 5-3, No. 24 CFP), they probably would be in. Arizona State would be the likely opponent if the Sun Devils win at Arizona.
So much would have to align for the Wildcats to advance — starting with beating Iowa State — that coach Chris Klieman said he didn’t plan to address the possibilities with his players. He said he wouldn’t have to anyway.
“The kids know,” he said.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. Credit: AP/Charlie Riedel
Going for 10
The Cyclones are trying to become the first team in the program’s 133-year history to win 10 regular-season games. Wildcats’ tight end Will Swanson said he wasn’t aware of the 10-win milestone until a reporter told him. He indicated he and his teammates would like to keep the Cyclones from achieving it.
Advertisement
“I’ll probably have to mention that,” he said, laughing.
Up and running
K-State quarterback Avery Johnson appears to be back to his old self. The staff tried to reduce his rushing attempts after he was injured Oct. 12 at Colorado. There were no limitations on him in last week’s 41-15 win over Cincinnati. He ran 10 times for 70 yards, including a 33-yard burst and a 21-yard touchdown.
“People saw when he’s healthy, we’re really good on offense,” Klieman said.
Cold, but no snow
Temperatures are expected to be in the teens in Ames, but no snow is in the forecast. Heavy snow fell during last year’s game in Manhattan, Kansas. Abu Sama III ran for 276 yards and three touchdowns and the Cyclones’ defense made a fourth-down stop in the final minute to preserve a 42-35 victory.
“I just remember the snow and Abu running wild,” ISU receiver Jayden Higgins said. “There definitely was a lot of snow on the field.”
Advertisement
K-State’s Swanson said the game reminded him of a backyard football game but that it “panned out terribly.”
“Some spots there were 6 inches of snow,” he said. “I remember I caught a ball and I got tackled. I was face-first in the ground and had a pound of snow between my face and my facemask.”
Injury update
Klieman said RB Dylan Edwards could return against the Cyclones after sustaining a no-contact leg injury two weeks ago against Arizona State.
Campbell said S Drew Surges will be available and DT J.R. Singleton and TE Ben Brahmer are on track to play.
Colorado Buffaloes (5-1) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (4-1)
Lahaina, Hawaii; Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. EST
Advertisement
BOTTOM LINE: Colorado and No. 5 Iowa State play at Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii.
The Cyclones are 4-1 in non-conference play. Iowa State ranks fifth in the Big 12 with 41.2 points per game in the paint led by Keshon Gilbert averaging 9.2.
The Buffaloes are 5-1 in non-conference play. Colorado ranks fifth in the Big 12 shooting 39.3% from 3-point range.
Iowa State makes 49.0% of its shots from the field this season, which is 8.2 percentage points higher than Colorado has allowed to its opponents (40.8%). Colorado averages 13.9 more points per game (77.7) than Iowa State gives up (63.8).
The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.
Advertisement
TOP PERFORMERS: Gilbert is scoring 16.8 points per game with 2.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Cyclones.
Elijah Malone is averaging 14.3 points for the Buffaloes.
___
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Video: Kirk Ferentz on Iowa’s QB situation heading into Nebraska matchup
Kirk Ferentz discusses a variety of topics ahead of Iowa’s matchup with Nebraska.
Iowa football (7-4) returns home on Friday, hoping to finish its regular season strong against Big Ten Conference foe Nebraska (6-5). NBC will show the 6:30 p.m. CT contest.
The Hawkeyes are coming off an encouraging 29-13 win at Maryland. Nebraska, meanwhile, lost 28-20 at USC last time out.
Advertisement
Here’s how to watch the Iowa vs. Nebraska game on Friday, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
Watch Iowa vs Nebraska on Peacock
What channel is Iowa football vs Nebraska on Saturday?
TV channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
Radio: Hawkeye Radio Network
Advertisement
Iowa vs. Nebraska will be broadcast nationally on NBC in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season. Streaming options include Peacock.
Iowa vs NBC football time on Friday
Date: Friday, November 29
Start time: 6:30 p.m. (CT)
The Iowa vs. Nebraska game starts at 6:30 p.m. CT from Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
More: Leistikow’s thoughts, prediction for Iowa-Nebraska football: A senior class to celebrate
Advertisement
Iowa vs Nebraska football predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Moneyline: Iowa -210, Nebraska +170
Spread: Iowa -5.5
O/U: 39.5
Predictions
Iowa football vs Maryland preview content
More: Leistikow’s thoughts, prediction for Iowa-Nebraska football: A senior class to celebrate
More: Podcast: Where Iowa football stands heading into Black Friday finale vs. Nebraska
More: Iowa football: Kirk Ferentz confirms Jermari Harris’ status for Friday game vs. Nebraska
Advertisement
Iowa football schedule 2024
Aug. 31: vs. Illinois State, (W, 40-0)
Sept. 7: vs. Iowa State, (L, 20-19)
Sept. 14: vs. Troy, (W, 38-21)
Sept. 21: at Minnesota, (W, 31-14)
Oct. 5: at Ohio State, (L, 35-7)
Oct. 12: vs. Washington, (W, 40-16)
Oct. 19: at Michigan State, (L, 32-20)
Oct. 26: vs. Northwestern, (W, 40-14)
Nov. 2: vs. Wisconsin, (W, 42-10)
Nov. 8: at UCLA, (L, 20-17)
Nov. 23: at Maryland, (W, 29-13)
Nov. 29: vs. Nebraska, 6:30 p.m., NBC
Record: 5-3
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25739950/247386_Elon_Musk_Open_AI_CVirginia.jpg "Inside Elon Musk’s messy breakup with OpenAI")
