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Iowa schools in limbo as they brace for book ban, legal battle continues
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the new school year approaches, schools across Iowa are scrambling to navigate the enforcement of Senate File 496, a law that bans books depicting sex acts and restricts the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity. The law, which was recently upheld by a federal appeals court, has left some educators and librarians in a state of confusion and concern.
Meet the Iowa Man Who is on the First Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
'The Bachelor' has been a popular reality TV show for many years. From there, the franchise has added 'The Bachelorette' and now they're adding a version of those shows but for those in their golden years. Just last year the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor' aired starring Gerry Turner....
Iowa Among Top States With Highest Increase Of Unemployment
The numbers keep coming in and things are looking bleak. There have been highly publicized job cuts from John Deere. Plus, other under-the-radar cuts from companies "reducing in force" across Iowa and the country causing unemployment claims to continue to rise. READ MORE: HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE LOST JOBS AT...
ADM’s Jon Hatchitt Focusing on Leadership Prior to 2024 Football Season
A player from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Football team is working on his leadership skills to translate to the field. Senior Jon Hatchitt is playing Linebacker and Running Back for the Tigers this season. He’s been attending many football camps in order to get himself in shape, plus finding time to get into the weight room. Hatchitt tells Raccoon Valley Radio that he’s all in on being a leader for ADM with his words.
Big Ten running back rooms rankings: Iowa has a stacked RB room
Running backs can be both the heroes of a game for one team and the villains for the other. Running backs can literally carry a team on their back in order to win games. The Big Ten in the past has been known to have great running backs like Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, Mike Hart, and many others.
Sheriff's Office Daily News Report
Bethany Brimson, age 32, address unknown, was arrested on a warrant for Violation Of Probation Terms. Ryan Phillips, age 37, 808 6th St, Perry, was arrested for Operating While Under The Influence and Driving On Wrong Side Of Two Way Highway. Jeffrey Hanselman, age 53, 33638 H Ave, Earlham, was...
Urbandale grad competing at World Dodgeball Championships
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Summer Olympics may be over, but an Iowan is still looking to bring home gold from a different competition: Dodgeball. Urbandale grad Derek Johnson is competing this week at the World Dodgeball Championships in Graz, Austria. The former baseball player loves the game and the chance to compete at the highest level.
Defending champ SE Polk ready to make a run at 4-peat
PLEASANT HILL – SE Polk has won 3 straight football championships. Ever since the IHSAA expanded to Class 5A three years ago, the Rams have won the title. SEP has a lot of bodies to replace off of last years championship team, 18 Seniors gone, just 4 starters return. But this program has turned in […]
Should Dallas County Board of Supervisors expand to 5 members? Issue to be on fall ballot
Dallas County voters will get to vote Nov. 5 on whether to expand the county Board of Supervisors to five members from three after the board voted unanimously Wednesday night in favor of placing the question on the ballot. Dallas County mayors have been spearheading the effort to get the supervisors to approve...
Perry football sees continued growth with higher participation
Despite coaching changes the past two seasons (Tyler Hovey in 2023 and Bryce Pierce in 2021-22), the Bluejays football team has grown exponentially going from a 0-9 record, to 1-8, to 2-7 last season. Now Perry has another coach leading the team, with Josh Vannornam taking the headset. With playing experience at St. Olaf...
Vote for top special teams player in Ames area entering 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the Ames-area's best special teams player entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Ames Tribune sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the five best special teams players in the area. Now it's your turn to vote. ...
Iowa State’s Caleb Bacon Previews The Season
Iowa State junior Caleb Bacon says new linebackers coach Colby Kratch has brought a new mentality to the group. The former Cyclone graduate assistant spent last season at North Texas before rejoining the ISU staff. Bacon is a former walk-on who earned a scholarship after appearing in all 13 games...
Perry High School to Include Therapy Dogs During 2024-25 School Year
Perry High School will be getting some furry friends for the upcoming school year. The high school is bringing in two therapy dogs to continue to help students. The decision is part of the healing process for Perry Schools following the January 4th shooting that claimed the lives of sixth grader Ahmir Jolliff and longtime Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger.
Perry Football to Rely On Familiar Names
Perry Football is gearing up for the 2024 season. The Bluejays will rely on numerous multisport athletes for this upcoming season. The roster is littered with guys who keep busy all year in athletics. Geren Kenney returns for his senior campaign. Kenney keeps busy with football, basketball, track, and baseball. He is joined by numerous teammates across all sports; including Zach Shelley, Aiden and Alec Burgin all from track. Multisport athlete Jacob Cerna-Gomez looks to have a large role after staring for the soccer club that made it to State. The Bluejays will also have familiar names from wrestling, basketball, and baseball. Coach Vannornam loves to see the participation across the board. “It’s a lot for the kids I think. You know either two, three, four sports sometimes year round but you know the more they get involved. I think just doing that each sport is going to help them develop skills to be better athletes.”
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