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How Iowa National Guard soldiers balance part-time service on top of busy lives
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - This week, around 3,000 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard are undergoing their annual summer training in Minnesota. Most of these soldiers aren’t in uniform full-time. 80% of Iowa’s soldiers in the National Guard serve part-time. Captain Tim Hadley...
Bluejay Defense Struggled for Most of the Season
The Perry baseball team struggled for most of the season making the routine play. The Bluejays finished the year at 11-18. The defense committed 72 errors in the 29 games. That was an average of 2.5 errors a game. Helping your pitchers and making the plays you should is a key at all levels of baseball. Let’s look inside the numbers. Perry pitchers allowed 195 runs on the season and 123 of those were earned. That means 37 percent of the runs that came across the plate last year were unearned. Despite the errors, the Bluejays had their most win since 2016. Perry will look to shore up the defense and continue the momentum of the 11 win campaign for next season.
How Perry Chamber is Assisting with Food Insecurity in the State
Food insecurity is prevalent throughout the state of Iowa, and the Perry Chamber is doing its best to support people within the community. Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti tells Raccoon Valley Radio food insecurity is nothing new to the world, but notices that the issue is expanding. She says that the Perry Food Pantry is still seeing record numbers of people showing up to get food. Pasutti reminds residents that the weekly Farmer’s Markets offer assistance with food insecurity.
Centennial trio, ACA duo earn all-district honors along with Ankeny’s Rusher
Ankeny Centennial softball standouts Jordyn Kennedy, Mady Ott and Lauren Sandholm have been selected to the Class 5A West all-district team along with Ankeny star Abby Rusher, while the Ankeny Christian Academy duo of Riese Gjerde and Katie Quick were named to the Class 1A South Central all-district squad. The teams were selected by the Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association.
Crossroads Park in West Des Moines Closed Temporarily
West Des Moines Police, in collaboration with West Des Moines Parks and Recreation, have temporarily closed Crossroads Park located at 5205 Ashworth Road. This closure went into effect Saturday afternoon and will remain in effect through the weekend. This decision comes after events at the park the previous night. Police...
Lindaman becomes 9th Ankeny player to join IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame
The 2012 Ankeny softball team was already blessed with a handful of stars. But when eighth grader Kendyl Lindaman joined the team’s lineup, the Hawkettes became nearly unbeatable. Lindaman set a Class 5A tournament record with three home runs while helping Ankeny to the 13th state championship in school...
Look: Iowa State Basketball Has Nation’s No. 1 2025 Recruiting Class
While it’s still early in the recruiting process for the Class of 2025, TJ Otzelberger and the Iowa State Cyclones currently hold the nation’s top-ranked group. The Cyclones have added three impressive players to their class, which gives them the edge over Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and Providence, who all earned spots in the Top 5.
Veterinarian advice for pet owners as temperatures rise
DES MOINES, Iowa- With temperatures rising this weekend, experts are warning people to look out for their furry friends. “As it’s getting warmer out, it’s uncomfortable for us to be outside. So, all that hair on dogs, cats, whatever animal, it can really start feeling that,” said Dr. Taylor Malloy is the Medical Director at […]
Johnston Man Receives Sentence For Planning To Attack Energy Grid
Federal prison sentences have been handed out to three individuals who conspired to attack the United States’ energy grid. Among them is a 25-year-old man from Johnston. Liam Collins received a ten-year sentence for the weapons charges associated with the scheme. Paul James Kryscuk of Idaho and Justin Wade...
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Woman hospitalized after overnight shooting in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Police are investigating a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital Saturday morning. Investigators say she was shot in the leg and is in stable condition. The incident happened at the corner of Cambridge Street and East Ovid Avenue. No arrests have...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, May 1, 2011: With Guard in Afghanistan
Featured front page Ten years after 9/11, the war in Afghanistan continues, sustained by dedicated citizen soldiers. Two Des Moines Register journalists spend three weeks embedded with a 2,800-member...
Nationwide announces plans to reduce workforce by 5% over the next year
Nationwide is planning to cut its workforce by 5% in the upcoming year. As of early Friday afternoon, Nationwide had not publicly announced any layoffs, only that it plans to reduce its workforce by 5% over the next year. The Columbus, Ohio, based insurance and financial services company with operations in the Des Moines...
Mandatory Payout for Prairie Meadows Jackpot Pick 5
Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Altoona, IA will hold a mandatory payout of the Pick 5 jackpot on Monday July 29, 2024. The track received approval from the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission to force out the jackpot, which hasn't been paid since mid-June. "The Pick 5 jackpot has grown to...
West Des Moines indoor waterpark project plans moving forward
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A new West Des Moines attraction featuring an indoor waterpark took another step forward this week. The “Grand Experience” project has gained the approval of the West Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission. The idea for the half-billion-dollar entertainment and commercial development was introduced nearly two years ago. Developer Jim […]
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Shakespeare, Christmas in July, Cornbread Festival and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — Looking for something to do this weekend? Or, want to try out a new place to grab a bite to eat?. Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, July 19-21. Previous video above: Des Moines Biergarten returning to Water Works Park. Friday,...
Backyard chicken flocks could be seeing some new restrictions, flock owners are frustrated
DES MOINES, Iowa — There's some cooped up anger surrounding a possible new city ordinance. The Des Moines City Council proposed new restrictions on backyard chicken flocks Monday, which would ban roosters and shrink the number of allowed hens from the limit it currently sits at of 30, down to 12.
New Alzheimer’s drugs give Iowa patients 'genuine hope,' Des Moines doctor says
DES MOINES, Iowa — Doyle and Starr Scott follow the same routine every other Wednesday. "I'm here for an infusion," Doyle announces as he steps up to the counter beyond the emergency room doors of Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. Just like they've taken on every challenge for...
'What we do, we do because he allowed us:' Clive police Chief Michael Venema retires
CLIVE, Iowa — After 12 years serving Clive as the city's police chief, and 40 in law enforcement, Michael Venema is retiring. The community honored the former chief Friday evening at a retirement ceremony. Under Venema's leadership, the police department introduced a K-9 unit and was the first in...
Iowa babies born at 22 weeks are now thriving, healthy toddlers
DES MOINES, Iowa — Luna and Jacob Mendez made history last year as the first set of twins born at 22 weeks at Blank Children's Hospital to survive. Now, the twins are 18 months old and thriving. "We didn't think this day would happen, but thank God and the...
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