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Phillips 66 convenience store in Ames robbed by employee, police say
An Ames man has been arrested after police say he robbed the convenience store at which he is employed. According to a criminal complaint, 42-year-old Antonio Cartez Evans has been charged with First-Degree Robbery, a class “B” felony, and First-Degree Harassment, an aggravated misdemeanor. The complaint states that...
Beaches at Lake Red Rock close amid rising water levels
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Two beaches at Lake Red Rock are closed as of Wednesday, July 3 as water levels continue to rise, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District announced. North Overlook Beach in Pella and Whitebreast Beach in Knoxville are both closed until swim lines can...
ISU guard Curtis Jones is eager to reprise his sparkplug role this season for the Cyclones
AMES — Thirty-two seconds remained. Iowa State guard Curtis Jones toed the free-throw line, drew in a deep breath, and calmly sank what proved to be two decisive free throws. The date: Jan. 20, 2024. The opponent: No. 19 TCU. The outcome: A 73-72 Cyclone win that sparked a...
Iowa State picked 6th in Big 12 preseason poll
Dec 29, 2023; Memphis, TN, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) and wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) react after a touchdown during the first half against the Memphis Tigers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. The following is a press release from...
Liberty High Climbs Two Spots in Latest IGHSAU Softball Rankings
Liberty High climbed two spots to ninth in the most recent Class 5A softball rankings released on Wednesday by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. The Lightning are 20-11 on the season and trail join seventh-ranked Cedar Rapids Kennedy and No. 13 Dubuque Senior as Mississippi Valley Conference teams in the most recent 5A rankings that feature eight teams from the CIML Conference.
Register for Orientation for a Free High School Equivalency Diploma at Greene County Career Academy
There is an opportunity in Jefferson for adults who are looking to get their high school diploma. The Greene County Career Academy has several classes for individuals to earn their High School Equivalency Diploma for free. The next orientation is scheduled for Monday at 4pm at the Career Academy. The classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6pm and are taught by Iowa Central Community College. Attendees are asked to use the north parking lot and enter through door N5. These classes are for people who are 17 and older.
OPD: Woman Allegedly Arrested After Purse Search
An Ottumwa woman with previous drug charges was allegedly arrested after purse search. 43-year-old Krista Ross was charged with three counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, her 3rd offense, a class D felony. On July 2, court records say Ross was a passenger during a traffic stop on Church...
Caitlin Clark's 'Seriously Awesome' Response To Gabbie Marshall Update
Caitlin Clark spent her entire Iowa Hawkeyes career alongside Kate Martin and Gabbie Marshall. All three left college at the same time after guiding their team to two straight NCAA Women's National Championship appearances. Both Clark and Martin went on to the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark was selected ...
Lisa Bluder Receives Nickname From Caitlin Clark Before Fever vs. Aces WNBA Clash
Former Iowa Hawkeyes coach Lisa Bluder has cemented her status as a legend. Perhaps her biggest accomplishment of all was how she helped develop Caitlin Clark into a generational talent that is truly changing the sport of women's basketball. Clark and Bluder have a great relationship. ...
Storms dumped up to 6 inches of rain in Iowa. See the rainfall totals from this week.
Nearly 2 inches of rain fell in Des Moines as much of Iowa saw heavy rain and severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday. Some areas in southeast Iowa experienced sporadic wind gusts over 80 mph. Clinton County experienced half inch sized hail, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Here are...
Iowa and Wisconsin Men Indicted in Nationwide Multimillion-Dollar Return Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Attorney's Office in the Middle District of Florida has announced the arrests of two men, Brock David Fischer of Robins, Iowa, and Miguel Angel Fortier, Jr. from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in connection with an elaborate return-fraud scheme. Fischer, also known as "iFruit," and Fortier, known by the alias "Destined," are facing charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. If convicted, they could each be looking at up to 20 years in a federal prison. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the duo is part of a larger operation that has impacted retailers nationwide, with losses totaling more than $8 million.
National Small Business Pitch Competition Launched by SCORE
WASHINGTON – Small business owners across America will compete this summer for $175,000 in prize money and national exposure in a pitch competition hosted by SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, in honor of the organization’s 60th anniversary. Founded in 1964, SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business.
City of Urbandale reveals new flag design
URBANDALE, Iowa — The Urbandale City Council officially adopted a new city flag Tuesday following a comprehensive design process and months of public input. The flag features six U-shapes in white and light blue intertwined to form a star on a dark blue background. The interlocking U-shapes symbolize unity...
Don't boat at Saylorville Lake as water levels rise, debris fills lake, officials warn
Officials from the state and Army Corps of Engineers ask people not to boat at Saylorville Lake during the Fourth of July holiday week as water levels are expected to rise more than 880 feet above sea level. Certain areas at the lake already are closed due to flooding from...
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