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Gilbert school board, district staff discuss tightening cellphone policy
A new cellphone policy may be coming to the Gilbert Community School District. A work session was held Monday night with school board members and district staff to discuss the district's current policy, how students use their cellphones and whether the district should consider a stricter policy. Troy Banning, director of community...
Des Moines River level lowered for flashboard installation
DES MOINES, Iowa — The installation of flashboards on the Center Street Dam will temporarily cause low water levels in the Des Moines River over the weekend. Starting Friday, the City of Des Moines will be installing flashboards at the Center Street Dam in an attempt to increase safety and usability. Once complete, residents will […]
Polk County Health Department provides free emergency contraceptives inside bathrooms
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Health Department is providing free emergency contraceptives inside its bathrooms, and in about a month has provided the medication to over 100 people. In July, the department announced in a Facebook post that it would have free emergency contraceptives, sometimes referred to as Plan B, stationed inside its […]
Bud Light drops college football cans. See which Iowa teams made the cut
Ahead of the football season, Iowa State and Iowa fans who are 21 years or older can represent their team while sipping on a Bud Light. Bud Light is bringing back its "biggest collection of college team packaging yet," Anheuser-Busch announced Tuesday. And of course, one of the greatest rivalries in college...
Eagle Grove volleyball swept at Forest City, 3-0
The Eagle Grove Eagles volleyball team returned to action on Thursday Night, as they made the trip north into Winnebago County to take on the Forest City Indians in the Eagles Top of Iowa West opener. Eagle Grove entered at 0-1, while Forest City was in there season-opener. Forest City...
A New Look on the Iowa Sideline for the First Time in Decades
For the first time in decades, someone other than Hayden Fry or Kirk Ferentz will be listed as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeye football team. Yes, this anomaly will only last one week. Kirk Ferentz was suspended for the season opener against Illinois State for a recruiting violation. Sports Illustrated and others report that it involved starting quarterback Cade McNamara. But consider this. It will be the first time since 1978 that someone not named Fry or Ferentz will lead the Hawkeyes out of the tunnel at Kinnick Stadium.
Former Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers speaks publicly on gambling investigation for first time
© Copyright 2024, Des Moines Register and Tribune Co. COUNCIL BLUFFS – Iowa Western Community College quarterback Hunter Dekkers walked into a meeting room at the football team's offices Thursday and grabbed a seat at a table. ...
Racist Flyers at Library Lead to Arrest
The Hampton man arrested for leaving racist flyers at Hispanic owned businesses has been charged with doing something similar at the Cedar Falls Library. On August 13th Cedar Falls Police were called to the library after staff found the flyers on shelves and in a book written in Spanish. The flyers were made to resemble a hunting license and read, in part, “Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit. No Bag Limit. Tagging Not Required. Trump 2024. Police believe 38 year old Daniel Embree designed and photocopied the flyers. He was charged with 3rd degree Harassment. In the Hampton case he was charged with eight counts of 2nd degree Harassment and one count of Trespass With Intent to Commit a Hate Crime. The Iowa GOP has condemned the flyers.
Valley high school football beats Southeast Polk, led by Zay Robinson's clutch plays
Zay Robinson enjoyed a stellar return to the football field on Friday night. In Valley's 2024 Iowa high school football season-opening game against reining back-to-back-to-back state champion Southeast Polk, the Iowa State football commit caught a go-ahead touchdown with 30 seconds left before securing his team's 20-17 victory with an interception on the...
Solar Field Opens In Chariton, Iowa
(Chariton, IA) -- A new Solar Energy site is now operational in Chariton, Iowa. Alliant Energy says it'll power 360-homes each year. In addition to solar panels, Iowa State University researchers plan to manage an on-site apiary to study how plants help sustain bee colonies. The project is a partnership with Hy-Vee.
DMPD actively investigation shooting incident, no injuries reported
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are investigating a shooting incident Saturday afternoon. Multiple shots were fired at an individual near the 1000 block of Martin Luther King Jr Parkway. No injuries were reported. Police say shell casings were recovered and to expect an increased police presence as...
Veteran couple receives free roof as thank you for service
WOODWARD, Iowa — A married couple of veterans was gifted a free roof by Bryan Exteriors as thank you for their service and continuous community generosity this week. US Army veteran Ron Woodard and National Guard veteran Mary Woodward have been fulfilling Christmas wish lists through the American Legion for the past 14 years. Friday, […]
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