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Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, May 1, 2011: With Guard in Afghanistan
Featured front page Ten years after 9/11, the war in Afghanistan continues, sustained by dedicated citizen soldiers. Two Des Moines Register journalists spend three weeks embedded with a 2,800-member...
Panther Volleyball Hope to Return to Quarterfinals
After ending the season at 7-22, the Panorama Panther volleyball team looks to return and advance in volleyball post season actually. Last season, the Panthers defeated the West Central Valley Wildcats 3-2 to advance in the Class 2A Region 4 first round. The Panthers would face off against the ACGC Chargers in the quarterfinal, but would be shut out 3-0 against the Chargers. The Panthers ended last year’s season at 3-4 in conference play, and look towards the eight seniors for leadership on the squad. Seniors Elizabeth Snyder, Madelyn Carstens, Madison Mincy, Cayden Iredale, Bridgette Ewing, Faith Recker, Hanna Smith and Kelsey Laabs look to return to post season action in their final season as Panther volleyball players.
Wheat yields improve for Iowa farmer
PACIFIC JUNCTION, Iowa — John Stouder was looking for more bang for his buck with his crop acres and he thought he would give wheat a try. Stouder, who farms near Pacific Junction in Mills County, Iowa, grew wheat in 2023, but severe drought conditions limited yields to 59 bushels per acre.
Kelly Hammond Temporarily Named Head Coach for WCV Volleyball
With July coming to an end and August on the horizon, fall sports at West Central Valley are beginning to ramp up. With open gyms for volleyball available at West Central Valley, Kelly Hammond has been tasked with getting the Wildcat girls in shape before the season starts. Hammond, who originally is the assistant coach for the Wildcat volleyball team, has been named head coach while coach Jami Schmitz is on maternity leave.
Hundreds Line Street for Celebrate Warren County Parade Saturday
Hundreds of spectators lined the streets Saturday morning to celebrate a busy weekend in Indianola for the Celebrate Warren County Parade, in conjunction with the Warren County Fair, the National Balloon Classic, and the Indianola Public Art Festival. Find an album of entries in the parade below.
Wonder on Buxton Project First Statue Dedication Ceremony
The first of six statues was dedicated Saturday in front of the Warren County Administration Building for the Wonder on Buxton Project, an effort to connect the Indianola downtown square to Simpson College by highlighting the best part of Indianola, Warren County, our collective history, and some of the biggest institutions in the area. Heidi Levine with Indianola Hometown Pride tells KNIA News the statues will be put on Buxton Street, and with that will be a storytelling experience.
National Balloon Classic Mass Ascension Tonight
The 2024 National Balloon Classic is in full swing, with competition flights each morning at 6:30am, and festivities and live music beginning at 6:30pm. Executive Director Staci Scheurenbrand tells KNIA News those attending can park for free, and tickets are available online or from local partners such as the Indianola HyVee. Brad Seidenfeld is on the TruBank Live Stage tonight, with a Mass Ascension beginning at 6:30pm. KNIA will have daily updates on the National Balloon Classic, and will announce if weather impacts the event each day. KNIA Radio coverage of the National Balloon Classic is sponsored by Country Propane, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing.
Wahlert Softball Claims Consolation Championship
The Wahlert Softball team ended the season with a victory and the 3rd place trophy in Class 3A at the State Softball tournament in Fort Dodge. The 3rd ranked Golden Eagles handled top ranked Benton Community 7-1 to win the consolation championship and finish the season 31-11. Julia Roth added...
Terrific 2023-24 Season Comes to Close for DCG
Dallas Center – Grimes 2023-24 season came to a close this past week for all of their sports, and it was a special year for the Mustangs, one that saw a lot of teams and individuals qualify for the state tournament. In team sports, DCG saw boys and girls...
Hagedorn Named Captain as Four Tigers Make Class 4A Tournament Team in Softball
Photo belongs to Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Four players from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team earned a spot on the 2024 All-Tournament Team. Following the conclusion of the Class 4A Softball Championship game between the ADM Tigers and Carlisle Wildcats, the all-tournament team was announced. The Tigers that were named included Sophomore Ellis Smith, Junior Aniston Tollari, Senior Cameran Smith, and Sophomore Lauren Hagedorn, who was recognized as the team captain.
Remsen St. Mary’s faces Lynnville-Sully after winning longest Iowa high school state baseball tournament game
Remsen St. Mary's secured a chance to defend their state title after winning the longest game in Iowa high school state baseball tournament history against Mason City Newman Catholic. The game lasted nearly five hours with a 45-minute rain delay in the ninth inning. Remsen St. Mary's defeated Mason City...
Iowa Woman, 53, Conquering 434-Mile Bike Race While Preparing For a Double Lung Transplant
Barbara Heenan, a 53-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is conquering a 434-mile bike race across her home state while preparing to undergo a double lung transplant—an impressive feat as she's been living with a rare autoimmune disorder called Limited Systemic Scleroderma for decades.
Swine and Poultry Shows Today at the Cass County Fair
10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M., 4-H/FFA Exhibits Open. 5:00 P.M., 75th Fair Grounds Celebration Cake Social. 5:45 P.M., Parade of Champions, Bucket of Junk/Fundraising Auction. 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M., Static Exhibits Released. WEDNESDAY, July 31. 6:00 P.M………………………………………..Clean-up...
Atlantic Cross Country Team Starts Practice on August 12
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Cross Country Team opens practice on August 12. Head Coach Dan Vargason says runners have participated in team runs on Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer. The first practice starts at 7:00 a.m. on August 12. Coach Vargason says the main goal is to teach his student-athletes...
Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors Visit the Cass County Fair
(Atlantic) On Thursday, July 25th, 2024, the Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors visited the Cass County Fair in Atlantic to learn more about this week’s schedule of events, what the fair has to offer, and the community’s support. Liz Denney, Fair Food Stand Superintendent and Fair board member, shared about...
Tasker Phillips Is a First Time 410 Winner on Border Battle Night at Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 27, 2024) – Tasker Phillips held off a tough 46-car 988 Lifeline 410 field to earn his first ever win in the class at Knoxville Raceway Saturday on Weiler Night featuring the second leg of the Border Battle. Phillips’ win aboard the BDS Motorsports #1 earned him $7,000. Emerson Axsom held off a 62-car 360 field to gain another first win, as he.
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