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Iowans Face Financial Risks: The Urgency Of Flood Insurance Coverage
As parts of the region begin their recovery, many homeowners find themselves without flood insurance, which isn't typically covered by standard homeowners insurance policies. According to federal data, only about 26,500 flood insurance policies have been issued across Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota combined. The Independent reports: Emily Rogan,...
Iowa Hero Will Spend His July 4th Weekend Helping Flood Victims
If more people were like Willie Ray Fairley, the world would be a much better place. This Iowa hero continues to offer help when it's needed. He inspires Iowa as well as the rest of the country to do better, be kind, and help your neighbor when you can. There are so many stories of this man and his crew members who give to others, there should be an award named after him.
Totals of heavy rain received July 2
IOWA, USA — Tuesday evening was an active weather night as rain made its way across central Iowa. Flash flood warnings and even some tornado warnings went into effect as a result. High levels of rain fell, especially in Warren and Marion counties, which saw 4-5" in some spots....
Joni Ernst visits flood damage
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — On Tuesday Senator Joni Ernst visited Sioux City to receive briefings on the recent flood damage in northwestern Iowa. Ernst took private meetings with city and county officials. Lyon, Plymouth, Sioux, Emmet, and Clay counties are part of the latest federal disaster declaration for the...
Panini America Unveils Caitlin Clark Collection, Highlighting Career Milestones
Panini America launched the Caitlin Clark Collection on Monday, a series of trading cards celebrating the achievements and career moments of the standout basketball player. Clark, a two-time National Player of the Year at Iowa, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft and is the all-time ...
Iowa combat veteran, former ag official ‘ready to serve’ again — this time in Congress
After the rains, or in the routines of daily life, in one of the more war-ravaged reaches of the globe, residents would spot the signs of unexploded munitions, mortars and other devices of death. The Army National Guard’s combat engineers would scout and remove rocket rounds and similar weapons for...
Iowa Republicans rally behind former President Trump ahead of national convention
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Receiving a standing ovation at the Iowa GOP reception in Council Bluffs, Tuesday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined elected leaders like Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra and Republican Party of Iowa chairman Jeff Kaufman. The group reflected on the party's success on policies like abortion, school...
1951 – Skadal Wins Sedalia 100-Miler
William E Preston, secretary of the Missouri State Fair, presents Chris Skadal of Des Moines his trophy for winning the 100-mile IMCA stock car race at the one-mile State Fair track. Sedalia, Mo. (July 4, 1951) – Chris Skadal, Des Moines, driving an Oldsmobile 88, set a new world’s record...
Iowa horse jockey facing animal neglect charges
DES MOINES, Iowa — "I'm a horse lover through and through. It's all I do," said Ramsey Zimmerman, who is charged with livestock neglect. That's why he calls the charge against him "a preposterous claim." According to a criminal complaint, his horse, Bruce, was severely underweight and not properly...
CenturyLink internet, phone service restored to customers in Norwalk
NORWALK, Iowa — Internet services have been restored for Century Link customers in Norwalk after theylost connection earlier this week. In an email to KCCI, Lumen says services were back online late last night. It says the loss of connection was due to a damaged fiber cable. Lumen says...
Off Hours: Celebrate 150 editions of Off Hours with a look back
Welcome to Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register that showcases all the fun things you can do in central Iowa. If you sign up for our newsletter, you get to see this early Thursday morning in your inbox. Hey, Des Moines. Happy birthday, America! Celebrate with a parade, a community celebration, fireworks, a cookout with friends and family, or even by sleeping in and reading a good book. ...
Celebrate Latino art and culture at Mainframe
Artist Ashley Guzman painted a portrait of her parents chatting after a long day of work at their family restaurant. See this painting and others Friday at Mainframe Studios. (Photo: Ashley Guzman) It’s the first Friday of a new month so Mainframe Studios is opening its doors to the public...
Hotzler, horse among nation’s best
Sadie Hotzler finished as reserve champion in pole bending at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo last weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, and her horse received top honor. Hotzler finished second in pole bending with an aggregate time of 60.477 seconds. That put her just behind champion Taytum Anderson of Eagle Mountain, Utah.
2024 Des Moines Challenge Preview: The Last Stop Before Europe
July 3, 2024 by Justin Westfall in Preview with 0 comments. With the European Open just two weeks away, the final United States DGPT event until the Ledgestone Open in August will begin this Friday, July 5th. The TruBank Des Moines Challenge, played at Pickard Park in Des Moines, Iowa, has been a staple on the Disc Golf Pro Tour since 2021. Several touring pros have already made the trip overseas and will not be competing this weekend; in fact, there is not a single European player in the MPO or FPO field.
ADM Baseball Faces Tough Test Tonight Against North Polk with Broadcast on KKRF
The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Baseball team returns to the field in Adel tonight to battle the top seed in the Raccoon River Conference, North Polk, with a broadcast on Raccoon Valley Radio. The Tigers have shown a lot of growth through the 2024 season, with Head Coach Jason Book seeing the team...
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