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Local Iowa high school postseason highlights and scores (7-15-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school postseason games from July 15th, 2024: Bishop Heelan 9, Le Mars 8 (8 innings) Sergeant Bluff-Luton 3, MOC-Floyd Valley 0 Sioux City East 8, Ankeny 1 Sioux City North 9, Indianola 2
John Deere announces workforce reduction impacting salaried workers
IOWA (KWWL) -- John Deere is planning to cut some salaried employees from its workforce beginning next week, according to an email sent to workers. In the email KWWL obtained, the company says that an employee meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 a.m. A new round of workforce reductions is expected.
104.5 KDAT’s Iowa State Fair Ticket Booth – Enter and Win!
The Iowa State Fair is coming up fast! Kicking off on Thursday, August 8 in Des Moines, 104.5 KDAT wants to send you to one... or more of the amazing concerts that are a part of this year's State Fair!. Let's go to the Iowa State Fair!. We have a...
Timeline set for new gambling license applications
Des Moines, IA- The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission set the timeline Friday for new license applications. Radio Iowa reports that the process includes a gambling market study and proposals to do that are due August 15th. Applications for those interested in getting a license are due one month later.
High-end Tornado Watch issued for SW Michigan, Gusts up to 90 mph possible
A tornado watch has been issued across northern Illinois into southwest Lower Michigan and northwest Indiana. Intense severe weather is ongoing in Iowa and Illinois at 8:00 p.m. and heading east. The Michigan counties in the tornado watch are Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. The tornado watch...
Reynolds says new disaster relief housing grant programs are ready
(The Center Square) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Monday two new housing programs to help victims of Iowa's recent storms are now open to applicants. The State Disaster Recovery New Housing Grant Program gives developers up to $1 million in grants to develop residential units for sale or rent in disaster-stricken areas, according to a news release from the governor. The Iowa Economic Development Authority oversees the program, which is only open in counties with a federal disaster declaration. ...
DeSantis to speak at Iowa GOP event during convention
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is slated to speak Wednesday at an Iowa Republican Party lunch event at the Republican National Convention. Bloomberg was the first outlet to report the news. People familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill the governor would speak at the event. News of the speaking engagement with Iowa’s GOP […]
DNR seeks public input on wildlife administrative rule revisions
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa wildlife and related programs. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for input.
2 police officers injured during foot chase in Pleasant Hill
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Two Pleasant Hill police officers were injured while trying to catch a suspect who led them on a chase Monday morning. The incident began just after 10:30 a.m. near NE 56th St. and E. University Avenue. Captain Amy Kramer of the Pleasant Hill Police Department said 40-year-old Daniel Weir refused to […]
‘We knew we could get the job done’: Lensmeyer, Ankeny girls oust Wahawks
It wasn’t ideal for the Ankeny softball team to be entering postseason play on the heels of a six-game losing streak. The lack of momentum didn’t seem to bother Aubrey Lensmeyer. The junior combined with Abby Rusher on a three-hitter and also hit a home run to lead...
Sioux City East baseball hoping to lean on pitching, small ball approach in substate semi with Ankeny
(Sioux City) -- Sioux City East and Ankeny will collide Monday night in a Class 4A substate baseball semifinal. The Black Raiders (25-13) are among the final 24 left in Class 4A after a 3-2 win over WDM Valley Friday. The win avenged Sioux City East's loss to Valley in the first round of substate play last year.
New Century Farmer Conference returns to Des Moines July 21-25
The annual New Century Farmer Conference will be held in Des Moines on July 21-25. The event invites select Future Farmers of America alumni between the ages of 18 and 24 to share information about the business operations of farming. “The New Century Farmer Conference provides a pathway for FFA alumni to advance their leadership, personal and career skills,” Allie Ellis, associate director of the National FFA Alumni and Supporters, said in a prepared statement. Iowans Beth Lamp and Zachary Chambers have been selected to attend, as well as 46 students from across the nation. Learn more about the National FFA Organization at www.ffa.org.
Ankeny Centennial's Joey Oakie selected in third round of MLB Draft by Guardians
Ankeny Centennial's Joey Oakie and his family were cleaning up things at their house from their Major League Baseball Draft day get-together Sunday evening when his agent called. Oakie hadn’t heard his name called yet and had turned down several teams that weren’t willing to match the money he wanted. So he figured...
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