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Chargers Softball Splits Games with Des Moines Christian
The AC/GC Chargers softball team was in action Monday, and split their games against the Des Moines Christian Lions. The team took the first game 13-6, with an early lead. The Lions picked up two runs, while the Chargers tacked on eight in the first inning. AC/GC then put up another run in the second inning to go up 9-2, and both teams were scoreless in the next two innings. The Chargers picked up three more runs in the fifth, and allowed one, then tallied their final run in the sixth inning while allowing two runs for the Lions. Des Moines Christian recorded their final run in the seventh inning.
ADM Softball Recognizes Five Seniors Before Monday’s Game
ADM Softball credited for photo. From left to right: Olivia Wyant, Aubrey Winter, Aleah Johnson, Kaylee Smith, and Cameran Smith. The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team celebrated Senior Night on Monday with their ninth victory in a row. The Tigers recently beat Raccoon River Conference opponent in Gilbert Monday 9-5, continuing their...
Indianola City Council Reviews Housing Study
The Indianola City Council met in regular session Monday evening, reviewing a housing study in the city that took place over the course of several months. City Manager Ben Reeves tells KNIA News the conclusion of the study was the city needed to find a way to grow in all areas including single family, apartments, multi-family, and more.
Wildcat softball claims ten point victory in final regular season game
The Wildcat softball team ends the season at 15-16 after defeating the Orient-Macksburg Bulldogs 17-7. Senior Zoey Dickson would wreck havoc in the batters box, notching in four hits with two runs and an incredible four RBIs and a home run in last nights victory over the Bulldogs. West Central Valley center fielder Ella Sand would would have an astonishing night offensively for the Wildcats, going 4-5 with two singles, a double and a triple. Sand would come in to score three times for the Wildcats as she also notched in three RBIs of her own.
'I am not your enemy': Alleman approves North Polk sports complex over mayor's concerns
The Alleman City Council approved a site plan for a North Polk Community Schools expansion plan over the objections of the mayor at a fiery meeting. North Polk voters approved a $17 million bond issue in November 2023 to cover the cost of a technical addition to the high school and a new...
Want to win a $500 gift card while exploring Des Moines parks? Here's how
Explore Des Moines' parks and get a chance to win a $500 gift card to Scheels this summer. The Des Moines Parks and Recreation is launching a summer Bucket List Challenge. The contest is meant to encourage people to visit all of the city's parks. How to take part in...
Median home sale price reaches record high. Des Moines parks score well. Iowa education is a concern. Another firearm found at DM airport. Prenuptual agreements.
Des Moines’ Parks and Recreation system was ranked among the top 20 in the country, according to the Trust for Public Land’s (TPL) 2023 ParkScore, which compares 100 of the largest cities in the United States. Des Moines Parks and Recreation’s score improved by three points from 2023 to 2024, from 62.1 to 65.6.
Sarah Grant’s Independence Day party
Sarah Grant has returned to her camp stake roots. The grand dame of Des Moines’ art scene has opened a celebrative new solo show at Moberg Gallery. Grant has always worn her art on her sleeve, and these new works reveal a happy landing for the retired Sticks founder who recruited and gave some 200 artists a reason to live in Des Moines.
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Calm Overnight, Scattered Storms for the 4th
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - We start the fourth of July dry, but we’re monitoring scattered storms and a severe threat for the afternoon . Overnight we enjoy some quiet weather. Lows tonight fall into the middle and upper 60s with light winds out of the south. Your First...
It's not the Fourth of July without Iowa sweet corn. Here's where to find it this week.
If you’re anything like the viral “Corn Kid,” then you can’t imagine a more beautiful thing than Iowa sweet corn. Luckily for you, at least three Iowa corn sellers in the Des Moines metro and some Fareway stores say local sweet corn is available now or will be available by the weekend. Most...
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