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Former Harlan standout McLaughlin all set for junior season with Iowa State
(KMAland) -- Former Harlan standout athlete and Iowa State linebacker Will McClaughlin is ready for year three in the Cyclones defense. One year after starting every game, the junior believes he can improve on his breakout season. “I have to commend Coach (Matt) Campbell and all of the staff for...
Top-seeded Martensdale-St. Marys motivated, seeking redemption headed into state
(Martensdale) -- A year after being on the brink of championship glory, Martensdale-St. Marys enters the Class 1A State Tournament with their eyes on redemption. The Blue Devils' revenge tour has barely faltered this year as they enter the state tournament as the No. 1 seed after a 28-6 season.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Greene Co Cattlemen’s Association Donates $2,000 of Beef to Food Pantry
The local food pantry in Jefferson recently had a generous donation from a non-profit organization. The Greene County Cattlemen’s Association donated $2,000 of beef to the Greene County Action Resource Center late last month and ARC Manager Shirley Haupert was grateful to receive several cases of beef. “We’re approached...
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
A Stray Shower Overnight, More Chances In The Coming Days
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A few showers are possible through the overnight hours, but most areas can expect to stay dry. Showers have been tapering off, leaving most areas dry this evening. While a stray shower cannot be ruled out overnight, most areas are expected to remain dry until Sunday afternoon. Lows tonight drop into the low to mid 60s with light winds out of the southwest.
Iowa National Guard unit to bring 150 soldiers back from Middle East deployment
DES MOINES, Iowa — A special "welcome home" ceremony was held at the Des Moines Airbase on Friday for a returning group of National Guard soldiers after a year-long deployment in the Middle East. The 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) was federally activated to support U.S. Central Command...
Mass Tech Outage Causes Delays at Iowa Airports
One of the most frustrating moments as a working adult is finding out that your computer or device needs some sort of system update. If you thought those weren't annoying enough, many Iowans woke up today to a pesky tech issue that put a wrench in their plans. What Exactly...
Dordt in the News: Summer Edition
“Iowa GOP delegate observing national convention as professor, too” (Radio Iowa) Jeff Taylor, a political science professor at Dordt University in Sioux Center, was also a delegate at the GOP’s national convention in 2012. “Not only do I get new stories from this one, but the students are probably going to be able to relate to this experience a little more just because it’s happening right now,” Taylor said, with a laugh. “This fall and next year and the following year this is still going to be fresh in their mind.”
DNR Studying Ways to Increase Deer Population in Southwest Iowa
(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources hosted several public meetings on the importance of managing the deer herd. John Lorenzen from the DNR Office in Lewis says some areas of the state, including southwest Iowa, currently show a significant drop in the deer herd needed to satisfy deer hunters.
Families of Iowa soldiers ready for Homecoming Day
IOWA — Iowa families are less than 24 hours away from being back in the arms of their loved ones. One hundred-fifty soldiers from the 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company waved goodbye last September. The unit will return home Friday after nearly a year in the Middle East. “Super, super excited. We have a young daughter. […]
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