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Blue Devils too much for GMG baseball
ST. MARYS – A nine-run first inning for Martensdale-St. Marys was the undoing for the GMG baseball team as the Wolverines fell 13-5 to the Blue Devils on Thursday, June 27. GMG (6-16) struck for two runs in the game’s first half inning before the Blue Devils (20-7) answered in kind. Cooper Oberbroeckling was 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs to lead the home team, which totaled 12 hits and collected 12 total walks from GMG pitchers.
Burned Out: Chasers Can’t Hold On, Lose 5-4 in Iowa
You can only come from behind so many times before you run out of gas. The Omaha Storm Chasers rallied from behind twice tonight and took the lead late, but late runs from Caleb Knight and Alexander Canario allowed the Iowa Cubs to defeat the Chasers 5-4 in front of 9,500+ people at Principal Park.
State Auditor Rob Sand holds town meeting at Yocom Park
State of Iowa Auditor Ron Sand, a Democrat, held a town meeting at Yocom Park in Chariton Tuesday morning, June 18. Auditor Sand spoke about a variety of topics and answered questions from the audience. There were 10 people present for the town meeting. Auditor Sand told about the local...
Des Moines Fire Department creates giant Slip-N-Slide
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Thursday, the Des Moines Fire Department used its tools — not for a fire but for Fourth of July celebrations. They created a giant Slip-n-Slide on the hill near Nahas Aquatic Center. Tons of people came out to take part in the fun,...
Tournament brings disc golfers from around the world to Iowa this weekend
INDIANOLA, Iowa — The 2024 TruBank Des Moines Challenge is bringing together disc golf professionals from all over the world this weekend. The tournament runs Friday through Sunday at Pickard Park in Indianola. The current title-holder and No. 1 player in the world comes from right here in Iowa.
Marion County sinkhole gets bigger
MARION COUNTY, Iowa — The Marion County sinkhole is becoming a growing eyesore. It first appeared last year, then re-opened in June. Local 5 was there checking out the scene in early June. Back then, the hole didn’t even touch the road. Now, it covers the entire width of the roadway.
Road Trip Coffee Co. opens its doors in Montezuma
Juli Stanford and Dave Bral, owners of the newly opened Road Trip Coffee Co. at 100 S. 2nd St. (at the southwest corner of 2nd and Main Streets) in Montezuma are ready to serve the community and area. The business offers a variety of coffees, energy drinks, expresso drinks, sweet treats and much more. The drive-through coffee shop is open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday – Saturday.
Fort Dodge school district plans to make back-to-school shopping easier for families
FORT DODGE, Iowa — We are still roughly a month and a half away from the start of school but one Iowa district is thinking ahead to back-to-school shopping and says some parents may have less to buy this year. Fort Dodge Community Schools will provide "essential classroom supplies"...
50 Missouri Families Have 50 Missing Daughters Still Not Found
If you have children and know where they are, you have a luxury that some Missouri families to not have. As I write this, there are 50 Missouri families who recently had 50 daughters go missing and they still have not been found. This is the latest update from the...
Area Fourth of July Celebrations are Open to the Public
The area will be full of fireworks celebrations on the Fourth of July. Starting in Buffalo Center where the Fire Department will have a display scheduled to begin at dusk or 9:30pm at Bison Field. The public is invited to attend the event. The celebration is a result of the money donated at Easter during the annual Pancake Day breakfast.
Osceola Library offers digital piano for public use
The Osceola Public Library has added another amenity to their roster of items available to the public for use - a digital piano. The piano was purchased by the library as an availability for people to use if they don’t have a piano at home or access to one otherwise. The library also hosts different programs throughout the year, and the piano can be used at those if needed. A digital piano is an electric keyboard that is made to sound and feel like a traditional acoustic piano, however it is portable and has volume control.
La Crosse resident wanted in Iowa for decade-old charges; claims she’s never been to Iowa
A 36-year-old La Crosse woman is facing criminal charges in Iowa that date back more than a decade, even though she denies having ever been in the state. Jennifer Gudgeon appeared before a La Crosse County judge this week, on a charge of being a fugitive. An arrest warrant for...
Iowa Hog Farmers Struggle: Impact Of California’s Gestation Crate Ban
According to the USDA: In the wild world of hog farming, Iowa reigns supreme, churning out nearly 50 million squealers annually. But don't be fooled by all the oinks and snouts—there's drama brewing in the barnyard. California laws are impacting Iowa. Out in California, they've outlawed gestation crates for...
National Fried Chicken Day – Where to Find the Best in Eastern Iowa
In honor of National Fried Chicken Day on July 6th, we're taking a look at some of the best chicken in Eastern Iowa!. Personally, my favorite place for chicken is Bluff Lake Catfish Farm in Maquoketa. The best day to visit the restaurant is on Sunday, which is when they offer all-you-can-eat chicken and shrimp!
Des Moines Police Receives more than 700 Fireworks Complains Since July 1st
(Des Moines, IA) -- More than 700 fireworks complaints have been reported in Des Moines since the beginning of July. The Des Moines Police Department says it has received 721 complaints from July 1st at 6pm to 6am Friday morning, amounting to 25 percent of calls during that time period. 52 fireworks citations have been issued since June 20th of this year, which is up from this time last year.
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