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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...
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. […]
Missouri woman injured after 2-vehicle crash, fire
MERCER COUNTY — A Missouri woman was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Friday in Mercer County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Chevy HHR driven by Rachel L. Franklin, 43, Princeton, was westbound on Route E five miles southeast of Princeton. The vehicle crossed the...
City of Burlington: Madison and 9th Street Resurfacing Project
Burlington, IA- The City of Burlington has released an update on the Madison and 9th Street resurfacing project. According to a news release, the current construction phase on Madison, between Harrison and Sunset, and on South 9th, between South and Angular, is continuing with the new asphalt overlay expected to be placed between approximately July 30th and August 9th.
2024 Great River Bridge Race
Burlington, IA- Registration is now open for the 2024 Great River Bridge Race. According to an online post, the 28th annual race will take place on Saturday, September 21st at 9 AM. The event will offer options for runners of all skill levels, including a 10k, 5k, and a bridge...
SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR PACKS THE STANDS FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL CALEB HAMMOND MEMORIAL RACE
OSKALOOSA — The Southern Iowa Fair hosted the 6th Annual Caleb Hammond Memorial Race on Wednesday, July 17th with a packed infield and a full grandstand on a beautiful night for racing at the Southern Iowa Speedway. The largest field of drivers in 2024 were in attendance gunning for their share of over $18,000 in prize money, thanks to the Southern Iowa Fair board and Race Committee along with event sponsors, Copeland Auto Body, Lathrop and Sons Supply of Albia and contributor Mike Stroehle.
West Des Moines woman allegedly brandishes kitchen knife in fight
A West Des Moines woman was arrested early Friday after she allegedly brandished a kitchen knife in the course of a domestic dispute. Christina Coronado, 38, of 7255 Lake Dr., West Des Moines, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-display or use a weapon and two counts of child endangerment.
'We're going to have a blast:' Winterset community prepares for RAGBRAI riders
WINTERSET, Iowa — With just days until thousands of bicyclists pour into town square, Winterset is making its final preparations before hosting the third day of theRegister's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. Winterset last hosted five years ago, in 2019. But for 2024, riders are facing one of...
Tree companies swamped following derecho in Des Moines area
URBANDALE, Iowa — In the Karen Acres neighborhood tree trucks and utility trucks rumble down the streets. Piles of branches line the streets, waiting to be picked up. “Non-stop text and phone calls nonstop all day and night,” said Tim Roney, of RR Tree Service. Roney recently retired from a job in an auto repair shop. Now he, and son Adam, are hard at work getting branches off of rooftops. Roney tells people the truth when it comes to how soon he can get to him.
No phones, no exceptions: Des Moines school first with outright ban
DES MOINES, Iowa — The words are heavy. “It’s just been really hard. It’s hard for the kids”. The language belies the setting. “Just over time we’ve seen our students just disconnecting more and more”. What’s going on over at Bergman Academy?. “It’s a withdrawal...
On Leadership: DMACC president, Iowa Hall of Famer Robert J. Denson on Transformational Leadership
This is part of an ongoing series on Transformational Leadership. When Robert J. Denson marked his 20th anniversary as president of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in December of 2023, he was quoted as saying: “I’m as excited and energized to be in this role today as I was my first day on the job.”
Waukee CSD Alum Drafted to MLB
Jackson Wentworth, a 2021 graduate of Waukee High School, has been selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2024 Major Baseball League (MLB) draft. While in high school, Jackson won 17 games as a starting pitcher, helped lead the Warriors to two state tournaments, and was ranked as the No. 2 right-handed pitcher in the state by Perfect Game. Jackson was named first team all-state his senior year and holds the school record in strikeouts with 216.
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