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West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
Vote: Des Moines Register Athletes of the Week for July 22-28
This past week saw the Iowa high school state softball and baseball tournaments both take place from July 22-26. The state softball tournament was held at the Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge. Pleasant Valley (Class 5A), Carlisle (4A), Williamsburg (3A), Van Meter (2A) and Sigourney (1A) were all crowned state champions. The state...
Project CommUNITY: Miss Iowa USA uses platform to uplift local Black-owned business
DES MOINES, Iowa — The third time is the charm for McKenzie Kerry. After three years of competing in pageants, the 25-year-old was recently crowned Miss Iowa USA. "Every time I put on my sash or my crown, it becomes a little more real," Kerry said, smiling. Kerry's coronation...
'The guy shows up every day': Quinn Schulte's leadership, work-ethic separate himself from competition
DES MOINES, Iowa-- Sixth-year senior Quinn Schulte has always been a bit reserved when it came to the media, but he's always had the respect of his coaches and teammates. During Big Ten Media Days, Jay Higgins opened up about what Schulte has meant to him and the entire defense.
Veterinarian advice for pet owners as temperatures rise
DES MOINES, Iowa- With temperatures rising this weekend, experts are warning people to look out for their furry friends. “As it’s getting warmer out, it’s uncomfortable for us to be outside. So, all that hair on dogs, cats, whatever animal, it can really start feeling that,” said Dr. Taylor Malloy is the Medical Director at […]
Unified Activity Federation Non-Contact Period july 28 through August 4
(Boone) The Unified Activity Federation (Iowa High School Athletic Association, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Music Association, and Iowa High School Speech Association) non-Contact Period starts today and through Sunday, August 4. Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer says this means no open gyms, and no...
AC/GC Booster Club Hosting Local Legends Showdown This Weekend
This weekend the Adair – Casey / Guthrie Center Booster Club is hosting a fun event. Local Legends Committee Member Randy Carney says that the Booster Club is hosting their second golf tournament fundraiser. He tells Raccoon Valley Radio about how the tournaments from this year and last year are different.
Tiana Hagen Shows Overall Market Lamb and Breeding Ewe at the Cass County Fair Sheep Show
(Atlantic) Tiana Hagen of the CAM FFA showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb and Grand Champion Breeding Ewe at the Cass County Fair Sheep Show on Saturday morning. Hagen’s market lamb weighed 139 pounds. Reserve Champion Cooper Matheny of the Grant Guys and Gals. Morgan Will showed the reserve champion breeding Ewe. Hagen will advance to the “Best in the West” Showdown at Denison on August 1.
Pork producers face longer drives and higher costs after tough years lead to packing plant closures
On his farm near Gowrie, Iowa, Larry Alliger walked toward a row of low-roofed hog barns. He buys piglets from Colorado with his son, and between both of their operations, he said they can have around 20,000 pigs on hand. They sell them to Tyson Foods through marketing contracts. "We...
Iowa middle school students will perform with Foreigner at Iowa State Fair
JOHNSTON, Iowa — The hallways at Johnston Middle School are mostly empty during summer break until you reach Jorie O'Leary's classroom. She's helping 18 ninth graders get ready for a big show at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand. The guys are getting ready to be on stage with rock...
Pocahontas Man Dies in Car vs Motorcycle Accident
A Pocahontas man died this weekend when a car collided with a motorcycle in Kossuth County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident happened at approximately 1pm today (Sun) just east of Algona. A 17-year-old from Ackley was driving a compact car southbound on 160th Avenue. The teenager failed to yield to a stop sign and was struck by a motorcycle headed westbound on Highway 18. The motorcycle was driven by 42-year-old Adam Allen of Pocahontas.
Local animal shelter collects donations to help abandoned dog
GRIMES, Iowa- Volunteers at a local animal shelter in Grimes are turning to the community for help after finding an abandoned dog. Leo is one-and-a-half-years old and was alone and hurt, seeking shelter in a garage in Bondurant before Kristin Riding Coffman, a volunteer at Rescue Rehab Rehome, rescued him. “It makes me really sad. […]
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