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Baseball: Cards win semifinal, lose in district final
The district semifinal in Earlham between the Cardinals and Grandview Christian on July 9 was already filled with enough excitement, but a surprise ending added even more drama, as the Cards hung on for a 4-3 win. In the bottom of the 7th inning, the Thunder scored 2 runs to...
Everything You Need to Know About Boone County Fair’s Enhanced Security Measures
There will be new policies at the Boone County Fair. Hold onto your hats, fairgoers! The Boone County Fair is upping the security game starting Thursday, July 18, and running through the end of the fair. But don’t worry, they’re not turning it into a top-secret mission – just making sure everyone has a safe and fun time! Here’s the lowdown on what’s changing and how to navigate it like a pro.
Iowa State Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger Provides Injury Updates
Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger says junior guard Tamin Lipsey has returned to summer drills. The Ames native has been limited since undergoing a shoulder procedure back in April. Lipsey is coming off an All-Big 12 sophomore season in which he averaged nearly 12 and-a-half points and near five...
A Few Showers Possible Tonight with More Chances Early Next Week
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - The chance for a few scattered showers will linger with us through the evening hours. Overnight, coverage of showers will decrease, but a few spots could still encounter a brief shower. Lows tonight fall into the low to mid 60s. Sunday brings a mix of clouds and sun with the possibility for a few pop-up afternoon showers. The best chance for these showers will be when daytime heating is at it’s peak in the mid to late afternoon, but many areas remain dry. Highs Sunday reach the upper 70s and low 80s. Showers are expected to dissipate Sunday night as lows fall into the low to mid 60s. The first half of next week will be fairly consistent with the possibility for pop up showers and few thunderstorms each day, especially during the afternoon hours. No severe weather is expected and rainfall amounts are expected to be generally light. Highs reach the low to mid 80s while dew points and low temperatures are both in the 60s. Our rain chances end after Wednesday and we are dry for the rest of the week with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s by next weekend.
Two people shot in Iowa City, triggering UI Hawk Alert
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City Police say two people are recovering after both were shot early Saturday morning. Officers were called to the 100 block of S. Dubuque Street just before 1:00am. When they arrived, they found two people with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Weekend in Iowa: Expect Showers, Storms, and Comfortable Temperatures
Des Moines, IA – Iowans can expect a weekend of scattered showers and storms, with temperatures remaining comfortable in the 70s. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has indicated that while the severe threat remains low, residents should prepare for wet conditions on both Saturday and Sunday. According...
Steve Schlafke takes Dallas Center-Grimes softball back to state tourney before retirement
DALLAS CENTER — Steve Schlafke stands in the center of a huddle, turning as he speaks so every player hears his pregame speech. The Dallas Center-Grimes coach keeps it simple. There isn’t much more he can teach the 28 athletes on his varsity roster in the minutes before the opening pitch of the...
Big animals need a big property, and ARL of Iowa just purchased a 21-acre ranch
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is expanding its capacity to care for barnyard animals with the purchase of a 21-acre ranch in north central Polk County. The new facilities include three grazing pastures, a barn with horse stalls, both an indoor and outdoor arena and a smaller structure for goats, chickens and other small barn animals. The purchase cost $2 million, with half the funds coming from the ARL Foundation. A donation campaign will also help raise funds to refurbish the facilities before animals move in.
Hit-and-run led to the crash that killed a woman Saturday night, DMPD says
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police responded to a Saturday evening crash following a hit-and-run where a 47-year-old woman was confirmed dead at the intersection of Second Avenue and Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines. The death at the scene makes it the 11th fatality crash of the year for...
$20 million Dogtown development still coming, but no word on Toppling Goliath brewery
A delayed $22 million, 110,000-square-foot project in the Drake Dogtown neighborhood could still break ground this year, the developer says, though its anchor tenant, Toppling Goliath, Brewing Co., will not confirm if it's still involved. The plans, which call for two five-story, mixed-use buildings on Carpenter Avenue between 24th and 25th streets near Varsity...
Metro daycare holding lemonade stand for classmate waiting for heart transplant
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa — From the first hour to the most recent, life has been Ali’s opponent. “She was born with a congenital heart block,” says mom, Isabella Hageman, “so she had a pacemaker.” She battled months in the womb, then weeks in the NICU … but somehow prevailed. “I think one of the doctors […]
Kyra Anderson, Drake Hinson voted the Ames Tribune's female and male Athletes of the Week
Ames softball player Kyra Anderson and Nevada baseball player Drake Hinson were voted the Ames Tribune's female and male Athlete of the Week winners for the week of July 8-14. Anderson dominated the female Athlete of the Week voting with 49% of the vote. Gilbert softball player Emma Latterell came in second with...
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