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Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Food & Music Festival, artisan fair, Wizarding Express and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — Looking for something to do this weekend? Or, want to try out a new place to grab a bite to eat?. Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, Aug. 23-25 Friday, Aug. 23. World Food & Music Festival, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, 1330...
Homeless schoolchildren across Iowa benefit from American Rescue Plan Act funds
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa school children experiencing homelessness are getting some help in the form of $424,000 in federal funding. But now the shocker: it’s headed to 25 different school districts. “I bet it would baffle you,” says Jen Durham, who battled homelessness with her young children...
School districts working to comply with Iowa’s book ban before students return
SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - A court challenge to the Iowa law that restricts certain books and topics ended - which means teachers, principals and curriculum directors are having to make sure they’re not in violation. The law bans school books that depict or describe sex acts. It also prohibits...
Disability Rights Activist Pushes Government To Let Him Participate in Society
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
Major progress announced for $500 million downtown Des Moines soccer stadium and hotels project
DES MOINES, Iowa — This week marks a significant advancement in the ambitious $500 million downtown soccer stadium and hotel project in Des Moines. Developers are fervently working behind the scenes. Assistant Des Moines City Manager Matt Anderson shared his optimism. "To go from that worst-case scenario, which is...
Grassley, wife Barbara mark 70th anniversary at favorite date spot
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and his wife Barbara marked their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday at their favorite date spot. “Barbara & I went to the Hickory House in Waterloo when we were 1st dating 2nite we celebrate our 70th wedding anniversary where it all started,” Grassley said in a post on the social platform X.…
Three-Day Heat Wave Set to Begin on Sunday
Three days of late summer heat will settle into the region starting Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, daytime highs will jump into the 90s through Tuesday, with heat index values to likely exceed 100 in the afternoon and evening hours. The warmest day in the forecast is Monday. Those with outdoor plans should limit extended activities and take frequent breaks in air conditioning. A slight cooldown is expected by Wednesday, but highs will still hover around 90 for the better part of the week before a likely drop into the upper 70s and low 80s by Friday.
Cyclone Welcome Weekend kicks off Friday
Iowa State students are invited to attend the third year of Cyclone Welcome Weekend events throughout the weekend before classes. Katy Cran, event co-chair of Cyclone Welcome Weekend, said this is a great opportunity to connect with other cyclones, faculty and staff. “We have between 85 to 100 volunteers who...
All smiles for Cyclone victory day
AMES – The annual Cyclone victory day took place Friday night at Jack Trice Stadium. Over 60 kids with disabilities got the chance of a lifetime to take the field with Iowa State players to run drills, tour the locker room, and of course become the star and score a touchdown. Matt Campbell started this […]
WATCH: Indianola coach can't stop teaching, making dad jokes
INDIANOLA, Iowa — Indianola volleyball coach Kent Halstead has been teaching for 39 years, the last 13 as the history teacher at Indianola Middle School. The volleyball team he coaches is also one of the best in the state. Coach, however, simply cannot separate the coaching from the teaching.
Ames police searching for missing 14-year-old
AMES, Iowa — Ames Police Department announced that it needs the public's help locating missing 14-year-old Tristan Manning who was last seen at Brookside Park in Ames at 4 p.m. Friday. Manning was last seen wearing a bright blue t-shirt, gray shorts and orange slides; he suffers from both...
ISU vs. UNI Game Time Altered
AMES, Iowa – Due to the high temperatures in the forecast later afternoon Sunday, the Iowa State, UNI soccer match has been delayed to a 7 p.m. start time (from 6 p.m.) for players' health and safety reasons. Sunday's forecast calls for low 90-degree temperatures with a high of 95 degrees as the RealFeel is projected to be 105. The game will have two mandated hydration breaks for the athletes about halfway through both the first and second halves to combat the heat. As a reminder, admission to the Cyclone Soccer Complex is free.
Football Friday Night Feature – Week Zero – Newton Cardinal Football History
A new school is joining the KNIA/KRLS family of schools this academic year. The Newton Cardinals have been a longtime rival of many of our local teams for decades. Voice of the Cardinals Randy Van gives us a look back at the storied past of the red and black.
Key questions for Iowa State football to conclude fall camp
Iowa State football is putting a cap on its 2024 fall camp, beginning game prep for the regular season this coming week. The Cyclones return the most production in the country, with an opportunity to meet or exceed its seven-win total from the 2023 season. Returning stars like quarterback Rocco Becht, running back Abu Sama, wide receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, and a trio of safeties in Beau Freyler, Jeremiah Cooper and Malik Verdon head the young roster.
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