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Pre-Season High School Volleyball Rankings
(Area) — The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has released its Pre-Season Volleyball Rankings. In Class 1A, Riverside is ranked #8 — the Bulldogs went 27-11 last season and only lose two seniors this year. Ayla Richardson (636 assists, 96 kills, 143 digs, 39 blocks, 35 aces) returns at Setter, Elly Henderson (207 kills 145 digs, 36 blocks, 21 aces) is back up front, and Sophia Taylor (183 kills, 64 blocks, 19 aces) will give the Bulldogs a dynamic three-punch attack.
13 Iowa beaches are not recommended for swimming after high E. coli, algae tests
Mother Nature has at least one more hot weekend in store for Iowans this summer. So, if you're headed to a beach to cool down, don't forget to check water quality reports before you head out. Wondering how can you check up on water monitoring, beach classifications and know what locations are open...
Several Hunting Seasons About to Begin in Iowa
(Lewis) Late summer and early fall brings with it a handful of hunting seasons. John Lorenzen, appearing on the KSOM Radio DNR Report, mentioned the Dove and Teal Seasons start on September 1, and the squirrel and Rabbit seasons begin on August 31. Lorenzen says that one year ago, 19,600...
TWO-A-DAYS: Sioux City North Stars
SIOUX CITY, Ia (KCAU) The North Stars football team is coming of a 2-7 season. It was their fewest wins since 2019. They lost some important offensive players from last season. Quarterback Noah Conley and running backs Dayton Harrell and Demarico Young. The Stars to return their leading tackler on defense. Defensive back Alex Soldati […]
Another year of experience looks to propel MMCRU volleyball team forward
MARCUS — The MMCRU volleyball team is looking to build on last year’s season which ended with a 7-15 record. The Royals used several freshmen in their varsity rotation last season and that inexperience showed at times on the court. Head coach Heather Youde hopes last season was...
2026 Heelan point guard Miller makes commitment to South Dakota State
(Sioux City) -- One of the top point guards in Iowa for the Class of 2026 has made her decision. Bishop Heelan Catholic junior Trishelle Miller recently announced a commitment to take her talents to South Dakota State. “It was my first offer in 8th grade,” Miller told KMA Sports....
Ingersoll LIVE hosting annual block party
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ingersoll LIVE is hosting its 20th annual block party Saturday featuring local music, artists, and vendors. This family-friendly block party is hosting their annual event at a new location this year, the 2300 Block of Ingersoll Avenue. The event hosts live music, kid’s activities, entertainment, and vendors from 3 to 10 […]
Indianola Public Arts Commission Porchfest in September
The Indianola Public Arts Commission is presenting Indianola Porchfest later this fall, a free community event connecting residents to local musicians who will be performing on their front porches. Four locations will host a 45-minute music concert on their porch while the audience gathers in the yard. Every hour from...
Ankeny schools planning new facility for student innovation
Ankeny Community School District has announced plans for a new “innovative hub” facility that is set to open in the 2028-29 school year. The vision for the Innovative Hub is an integrated space that offers specialized programs and facilities that cater to diverse learning experiences and serves as a catalyst for connecting people, ideas and resources, according to a news release.
Gas Prices Trend Lower According to AAA
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell eight cents, averaging $3.18 across Iowa. Prices are 47 cents lower than one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.39, down six cents from last week’s price. The price of global crude oil fell this...
Disability rights activist pushes government to let him participate in society
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.
Another Section of Main Street to be Closed in Knoxville Next Week
Another section of Main Street will be closed in Knoxville next week. This closure will be on Main Street from Attica Rd. to 7th St. for a private sewer repair. The closure is expected to last until Friday, August 30th. Other road construction continues to be ongoing throughout the city as part of the Street Improvement Project. Knoxville City Manager Heather Ussery encourages the community to remain patient with all of the construction going on, and to still support local businesses that are being affected.
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