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Searching for a consultant: Ames pledges $12,000 to help curb rise in homelessness
The City of Ames is beginning conversations to help slow a rise in local homelessness by committing $12,000 for a specialized consultant. The Ames City Council believes this yet-to-be-indentified specialist can host informational community gatherings on homelessness with the goal of developing an action plan by fall. The city will partner with...
2024 Iowa State Position Preview: Tight Ends
Welcome to our 2024 Iowa State football position previews, where we’ll be spending the next two weeks previewing each position group for the 2024 team. This week will be the offense, and next week will be the defense. Today we’re going to take a look at the tight ends with our special guest, former ISU tight end Dylan Soehner!
This Is When Iowa Is Supposed To Get Our First Frost This Year
It's August, which is close enough to fall to start talking about colder weather. Kiddos are starting back to school, Spirit Halloween is open for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. This is a weird time of the year. Some hang on to the season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
Vote for top class of 2025 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is Iowa’s best class of 2025 player entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 50 best seniors in the state. Now it's your turn to vote. ...
Archaeologist discovers 13,600-year-old prehistoric mastodon skull in Iowa
Iowa's state archaeologist announced the discovery of a prehistoric mastodon that is about 13,600 years old in far southern Iowa. The University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist recently completed a 12-day excavation of the mastodon fossil, primarily the skull, according to its Facebook post. It is the first ever well-preserved mastodon that has been excavated in Iowa. ...
DNR Biologist Weighs in on What Causes Summer Fish Kills
(Lewis) Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen is receiving reports of dead fish floating or washing up on shore in private ponds. Although concerning, Lorenzen says that most fish kills at this time of year occur naturally in shallow systems full of vegetation or algae. Lorenzen says...
Ottumwa Couple Attempted to Burglarize Vehicle
An Ottumwa couple attempted to burglarize a vehicle. 43-year-old Syble Dennison (left) and 40-year-old Jennifer Shirley (right) were each charged with 4th degree theft, and 3rd degree burglary – joint criminal conduct. On August 14 at 8:15p.m, court records say officials reported trespassers on Roemer Avenue. Authorities say Dennison...
OPD: Bomgaars Manager Arrested for False Returns
A former manager of Bomgaars in Ottumwa was arrested after admitting to making false returns. 38-year-old Roseanne Whited of Clio was charged with 2nd degree theft. On August 14, court records say officials read Whited her rights and interviewed her concerning a theft while managing Bomgaars on 1331 Vaughn Drive. Authorities say Whited began her position as a manager around April 2024. Whited admitted to officials that she made several false returns and kept the money for herself. Court records say Whited stole an estimated $2,000 and the amount could be higher according to loss prevention.
Adventureland ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary with drone show
ALTOONA, Iowa — Adventureland is celebrating turning 50 this summer and it is doing so in a big way this weekend. The Altoona amusement park opened on August 16th, 1974. During the three-night celebration, the park is hosting what it says is Iowa’s largest drone show. It will run from August 16-18 and start at […]
Albaugh Seed Treatment Team Honors David Winston’s Retirement, Welcomes Quentin Edelman
Ankeny, IA (August 15, 2024) — Albaugh, LLC announced that David Winston, Key Account Manager – Seed Treatments, has announced his retirement, effective December 31, following a highly respected seed industry sales career that has spanned nearly 45 years. He has been with Albaugh since 2014. Albaugh has...
Dangerous Criminal Wanted for 20 Years Found Working as Police Officer
It's a bizarre world out there, folks. Not only do you have to worry about people committing crimes that might hurt of affect you, now you have to take a second look at the police officers who show up to respond. Dangerous Criminal Wanted for 20 Years Found Working as...
'Part of our DNA': The family connection behind a mascot costume at the Iowa State Fair
Putting on a mascot costume is all about paying attention to body language, a lightning bug told the Des Moines Register. Some kids are easy and they'll come right up for a hug. Others might wonder what's going on: that's when you break out a one-finger wave with a quick "hi." Every kid's different, and they may not always go for a high five or a fist bump. ...
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