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After a stormy evening and overnight across central Iowa, we’ve seen the sun break free again late this afternoon and evening. Below, some of the rainfall amounts that were received: Last night’s cold front has ushered in cooler and drier air, and we have a clear and nice overnight ahead! As we head into the […]
Historical Society Re-Opens 2nd Floor, Holds Ribbon Cutting
BOONE, Iowa—President of the Boone County Historical Society Board of Directors, Sue Kruckenberg, welcomed volunteers and guests to the Historical Center Thursday for the much awaiting ribbon cutting ceremony, re-opening the 2nd floor with a new look. The Kate Shelley display is relocated and served as the back drop for the ribbon cutting. A display for the Ledges State Park is on the 2nd floor and a new display about Agriculture in Boone County is still being established. Kruckenberg told those in attendance the board has a ten year plan for the 2nd floor, but with a bequest from Wayne Erickson, were able to complete the project in three years and about 20,000 volunteer hours.
WACO Football Collides with Coon Rapids-Bayard
The WACO Warrior football team are making the long drive to West Des Moines today to face Coon Rapids-Bayard at Valley Stadium. WACO got the new started with a Week Zero victory over Central City, at one point score 38 unanswered points to take a 45-12 lead before going on to win 51-36.
Iowa Central Bustles with Activity as Students Return to Campus
Iowa Central Community College campuses are bustling with new and returning students as the 2024-2025 school year gets underway. "We kick off our welcome back week for students with numerous activities and opportunities for students to meet new people and get to know their instructors," says Dr. Jesse Ulrich, President of Iowa Central Community College. The first day back for the Tritons was Monday, August 26th with two weeks of student activities planned in addition to classes.
Coon Rapids-Bayard wanting to establish ground game in opener with WACO, Wayland
(Coon Rapids) -- Coon Rapids-Bayard football opens 2024 Saturday afternoon when the Crusaders face WACO, Wayland at West Des Moines Valley High School. After weeks of preparing for the year, Coach Chris Mohr's squad is ready to hit the turf. "The boys are ready to get after it and hit...
Hampton-Dumont-CAL hosting Battle for Bradford against Iowa Falls-Alden Friday
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL football team will host Iowa Falls-Alden in the latest installment of the Battle for Bradford Friday on 104.9 KLMJ. “My thing is you got skin in the game,” Iowa Falls-Alden coach Eric Walkingstick says. “We’re 17 miles apart, our kids know their kids, they’re talking about names. I know their kids are talking about names. So whenever you get into something like that, first game of the year, both sides are gonna be excited. The student body’s gonna be going crazy on both sides. The plays are gonna be huge, the players are gonna be making big plays. And with that being said, this is the state championship game for both teams, because who doesn’t wanna start off with a 1-0 record. So there’s a lot on line and we know that the Battle for Bradford is a notorious game and it’s pretty even. And we’re sitting there wanting to get another notch on that trophy.”
Iowa man to run 48 miles in 48 hours in hopes to raise $100,000 for Rock Valley flood relief
ROCK VALLEY, IOWA (Dakota News Now) — The downtown of Rock Valley — a city of 4,000 — appears to be back to its normal, vibrant self as compared to the literal river it sat in just over two months ago. But you only have to walk...
Ilinois State vs. No. 25 Iowa final odds and predictions
Kirk Ferentz is going to be absent on the Iowa sideline for the first time since 1998 when he wasn't even the head coach for the Hawkeyes yet. Ferentz and wide receiver coach Jon Budmayr are both serving self-imposed one-game suspensions against Illinois State today for recruiting violations when trying to bring in quarterback Cade McNamara from the transfer portal.
This Week in Agribusiness, August 31, 2024
Matt Jungmann, National Events Director, Farm Progress joins Mike at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Matt shares updates from the demo field on yields and equipment showcased during the show. Matt highlights autonomy, the air tractor, plus more at this year’s show. Matt also gives an update on the upcoming Husker Harvest Days.
Local students graduate from Marshalltown Community College
MARSHALLTOWN – Marshalltown Community College is pleased to announce the Summer 2024 graduates, a group of students who have shown remarkable perseverance and achievement. This summer’s graduating class reflects MCC’s commitment to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment, enabling students to reach their academic goals and contribute to their communities.
State Patrol: Motorcyclist dead in Clarke County crash after speeding on I-35
CLARKE COUNTY, Iowa — Iowa State Patrol announced Friday that James Paul Qualls, 38, of Des Moines died after hitting a sign post and being thrown from his motorcycle shortly before 1 p.m. Qualls was driving northbound on I-35 where witnesses say they saw him speeding past other vehicles,...
‘The course was unforgiving’: Hawks place 4th, Jaguars finish 6th at The Legacy
The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk proved to be a huge challenge for the 66 golfers competing in the Waukee Northwest Invitational on Thursday. Only one of the 11 teams in the field managed to break 300. Defending Class 4A state champion Valley shot a 294 to capture the team crown, finishing 11 strokes ahead of Waukee.
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