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Fairmont fans see Sanders blast to 120th USMTS win
The outlaw open-wheel modifieds of the Summit USMTS National Championship presented by RacinDirt returned to the Fairmont Raceway for the first time in eight seasons on Thursday as Rodney Sanders netted his third win of 2024. Gary Christian led the 25-car field to the green flag to start the 25-lap...
Waukee CSD Alum Drafted to MLB
Jackson Wentworth, a 2021 graduate of Waukee High School, has been selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2024 Major Baseball League (MLB) draft. While in high school, Jackson won 17 games as a starting pitcher, helped lead the Warriors to two state tournaments, and was ranked as the No. 2 right-handed pitcher in the state by Perfect Game. Jackson was named first team all-state his senior year and holds the school record in strikeouts with 216.
Albia Chamber Main Street hosts Main Street America Leadership
Albia welcomed a visit from a members of the Main Street America Leadership on Wednesday, July 10. Jackie Swihart, the Program Officer for Revitalization Services for Main Street America spent the day in Albia, visiting with local business owners, city officials, community members and Main Street Board members and volunteers.
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
A Stray Shower Overnight, More Chances In The Coming Days
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A few showers are possible through the overnight hours, but most areas can expect to stay dry. Showers have been tapering off, leaving most areas dry this evening. While a stray shower cannot be ruled out overnight, most areas are expected to remain dry until Sunday afternoon. Lows tonight drop into the low to mid 60s with light winds out of the southwest.
Iowa National Guard unit to bring 150 soldiers back from Middle East deployment
DES MOINES, Iowa — A special "welcome home" ceremony was held at the Des Moines Airbase on Friday for a returning group of National Guard soldiers after a year-long deployment in the Middle East. The 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) was federally activated to support U.S. Central Command...
Families of Iowa soldiers ready for Homecoming Day
IOWA — Iowa families are less than 24 hours away from being back in the arms of their loved ones. One hundred-fifty soldiers from the 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company waved goodbye last September. The unit will return home Friday after nearly a year in the Middle East. “Super, super excited. We have a young daughter. […]
No phones, no exceptions: Des Moines school first with outright ban
DES MOINES, Iowa — The words are heavy. “It’s just been really hard. It’s hard for the kids”. The language belies the setting. “Just over time we’ve seen our students just disconnecting more and more”. What’s going on over at Bergman Academy?. “It’s a withdrawal...
Horse pulling carriage along Court Ave. found 500 pounds underweight, now receiving care at ARL
DES MOINES, Iowa — A horse providing carriage rides along Court Avenue is now in the care of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Police and animal services say the horse was malnourished and hundreds of pounds underweight. In the past horse intake cases for the ARL typically happen in rural areas, not in the […]
Iowa women’s basketball target Kate Harpring recognized among ESPN’s summer standouts
One of the names that has emerged on Iowa’s recruiting board is talented 2026 guard Kate Harpring. Harpring picked up an offer from Jan Jensen and the Iowa Hawkeyes earlier this week after a standout showing in the Select Events’ Midwest Summer Classic in Ohio. Harpring also turned some heads with ESPNW as well. ESPN’s Shane Laflin included Iowa target Kate Harpring among his five summer standouts thus far. Harpring has developed into an elite point guard in the past calendar year. Her competitiveness has always been a noticeable marker when she steps on the floor, but she has added consistent skill and game...
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