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Metro’s own legendary Olympic gymnastics coach inspires young athletes ahead of 2024 Paris games
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The country is flipping with excitement for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, but gymnasts at Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance in West Des Moines are particularly eager. Partially because the gym’s Olympic history serves as a reminder that they, too, can achieve their dreams. “For me, I just know that no […]
Spencer Man to Spend Time in Federal Prison on Drug Charge
A Spencer man has been sentenced to over three years in prison on a federal drug charge. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa, 42-year-old Leon Banks was sentenced yesterday (Fri). Banks previously pleaded guilty in February to Possession With Intent to Distribute a Mixture or Substance With Cocaine within one thousand feet of a protected location.
IFA Alumnus Karson Sharar Prepares for Junior Season with Iowa Football
Iowa Falls-Alden Alumnus Karson Sharar is gearing up for his redshirt junior season with the University of Iowa football team. Sharar is currently studying Sport and Recreation management with a concentration in coaching, and has spent the summer helping run youth football camps in Iowa City. The Iowa football team...
Women’s Network Member Profile
First Job: My first official job was working at a donut and ice cream store in Knoxville, IA. Awards/Recognitions: In the past I have received the following awards: The Stevinson Award presented by the Missouri Rehabilitation Association, Bulldog Forever Volunteer Award presented by Truman State University, Show-Me State Female Volunteer of the Year, Elks Officer of the Year, and Job Point Employee of the Year.
Association of Churches meets July 23, welcomes David Morris as new pastor at UMC
The Guthrie Center Association of Churches held its regular meeting on July 23 at the United Methodist Church. The following churches were represented: United Methodist, Immanuel Lutheran, Bowman Chapel, First Presbyterian, First Christian, St. Mary’s Catholic and Seventh-day Adventist. The group’s president, Pastor Jolene James, welcomed UMC’s new pastor Rev. David Morris of Adel.
Weather Alert: Storms and High Heat Forecast for Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois
Davenport, IA – Scattered showers and isolated storms are expected to move northward across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois this morning and into the afternoon. High temperatures will range from the upper 70s in far northwest Illinois to the upper 80s in far northeast Missouri and west central Illinois. Showers and storms may redevelop after midnight, with some potentially becoming strong.
Iowa’s July Might’ve Been Cooler Than You Realize
I hate to be bearer of bad news but before we could even blink, we're almost to the month of August. Maybe parents with kids on summer vacation think these past 2 months have slowly crawled by but I already feel like I hardly remember June!. Students are have around...
Looking back at Adventureland's "Tornado" rollercoaster
Generations of Iowans have ridden Adventureland's iconic "Tornado" rollercoaster, and soon, the wooden ride will gain the coveted designation of "rollercoaster landmark."Driving the news: The Tornado will be named a landmark by American Coaster Enthusiasts next month, during the group's national conference on Aug. 17.Only 48 rollercoasters have been recognized as landmarks, denoting a ride's historic value.Here's a look back at the history of the Tornado:How it started: The ride first opened to large fanfare in 1978 with former Gov. Robert Ray presiding over the Tornado's opening ceremony, according to a past Register article.With a $1.5 million price tag,...
Iowa families of trans youth can now get help, support through new grant program
Iowa families of transgender youth are now eligible to receive financial support and resources through the Trans Youth Emergency Project, a rapid response program launched by the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) in 2023. The project, first named the Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project, initially sought to help families from southern states impacted by laws restricting them from accessing transition-related health care — laws now in effect in other states. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate...
State asks court to dismiss no-trespass case brought by UI protestors
The State of Iowa has moved to dismiss a civil lawsuit against 13 University of Iowa students and employees connected to an attempted encampment on campus. The initial lawsuit accused the University of Iowa Police Department and the Iowa Board of Regents of civil rights violations following the distribution of a trespassing order....
Chinese restaurant specializing in barbecue duck, pork closes 'temporarily' July 29
After 22 years on Second Avenue in Des Moines, a Chinese restaurant “temporarily” closes July 29. Le’s Chinese Bar-B-Que closes, taking its Chinese and Vietnamese specialties with it. But fans of the restaurant can breathe easy; the owners are looking for a new space. Owners Tri Le and his wife Julie moved to Des Moines from Vietnam in 1992 and opened their Chinese restaurant in 2002. Second Avenue is now under construction with lane shifts. The...
Projecting the 2024-25 Iowa Women’s Basketball Rotation
We are just over 100 days away from the Iowa Women’s Basketball team tipping off a new era of Hawkeye Basketball. There’s a new head coach on the sideline, players in new roles and six newcomers that joined the roster. Plenty of turnover, but the Hawkeyes are still the Hawkeyes and the expectation is that […] The post Projecting the 2024-25 Iowa Women’s Basketball Rotation appeared first on On3.
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Heat Wave, Storms
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Residents in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois should prepare for a hot and humid weekend with scattered thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to rise into the lower 90s, bringing with them increased humidity and storm chances. According to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities, the...
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