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Central Iowa clinics hit pause on hiring OBGYNs, Dems say it doesn't bode well for Iowa
NEWTON, Iowa — Newton Clinic and MercyOne Newton Medical Center are pausing the hiring of physicians for obstetrics and labor and delivery services in central Iowa. A press release from Iowa Democrats on Friday highlights several data points regarding diminishing reproductive care services in Iowa, noting that medical residents are beginning to avoid states with abortion bans, such as Iowa.
Winning bidder on state Medicaid contract wants its full bid kept secret
A company that won a state contract to provide managed-care services in Iowa is seeking a court injunction blocking the state’s disclosure of certain information in its bid. OptumRx of Minnesota is asking a Polk County judge to declare that information the company provided the state in response to a solicitation for bids by the […]
Valley high school football beats Southeast Polk, led by Zay Robinson's clutch plays
Zay Robinson enjoyed a stellar return to the football field on Friday night. In Valley's 2024 Iowa high school football season-opening game against reining back-to-back-to-back state champion Southeast Polk, the Iowa State football commit caught a go-ahead touchdown with 30 seconds left before securing his team's 20-17 victory with an interception on the...
Des Moines airport to temporarily close entrance during peak travel hours. Here's when
Des Moines International Airport will temporarily close its main entrance Tuesday and early Wednesday because of construction on Fleur Drive, rerouting traffic to Leland Avenue south of the terminal. The entrance will be closed from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m., meaning there could be delays for people traveling to or from the airport...
WACO Football Collides with Coon Rapids-Bayard
The WACO Warrior football team are making the long drive to West Des Moines today to face Coon Rapids-Bayard at Valley Stadium. WACO got the new started with a Week Zero victory over Central City, at one point score 38 unanswered points to take a 45-12 lead before going on to win 51-36.
Norwalk retains War-Cat Trophy with commanding 35-7 win over Carlisle
The War-Cat Trophy is staying in Norwalk. The new-look Warrior football team opened the season in impressive fashion on Friday night, defeating Carlisle 35-7 in a non-district game heard live on the KNIA3 stream. Norwalk junior Eli Robbins and senior Dominic Tigner combined to score all five touchdowns as the Warriors showcased an improved rushing attack that lived up to its preseason billing.
Clive man claims $300,000 from Iowa Lottery scratch ticket
CLIVE, Iowa — A Clive man has claimed $300,000 after winning the Iowa Lottery “Premiere” Scratch Game. Dale Hoppe has claimed the eighth top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “Premiere” scratch game. Hoppe purchased the ticket at a Hy-Vee in West Des Moines located at 555 S. 51st Street. Premiere is a $30 dollar scratch […]
City of Indianola Fall Cleanup October 19th
The City of Indianola fall cleanup is set for October 19th at the Indianola Brush Facility, which includes electronics recycling and scrap appliance drop-off. Only one-truckload per address will be accepted, with no curbside pick-up. Appliances accepted for free include blenders/mixers/toasters, mowers, cell phones, video game systems, garage doors and openers, computers, speakers, and more. The electronics and scrap appliance drop off will be from 9am to 1pm.
Indianola Square Wraps Up Four-Year Construction Project
Construction crews have wrapped up work on the Indianola Downtown Square Project, completing the west alley and parking lot earlier this week, marking the completion of the four-year project. The reconstruction work began in conjunction with the demolition of the Warren County Courthouse in 2020, but originally started in 2018...
Carousel Theatre Earns Honors at Cloris Awards
Elise Cameron with Carousel Theatre in Indianola was honored for her performance in “Urinetown” at the annual Cloris Awards as announced earlier this week. Carousel Theatre was nominated for nine total awards, and Alex Lindsley with Carousel tells KNIA News Urinetown is a musical that takes place in a city with a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, which has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets.
Wildcat Volleyball Prepare For Bulldogs
The West Central Valley Wildcats prepare for their next volleyball match up on Tuesday, as they face the number 13 ranked Van Meter Bulldogs. The Wildcats spiked the season into existence against the Panorama Panthers on Tuesday but fell to the Panthers 3-1. Hoping to use the season opener as...
'It's a challenge': Huxley businesses frustrated over continued roadwork on Highway 69
HUXLEY, Iowa — Fenceline Beer Lab and Flight Bar and Grille have both thrived on Iowa State football game days in previous years. However, with ongoing roadwork on U.S. Highway 69, business has slowed down over the last month. Currently, U.S. 69 has two stretches closed in both Polk...
2 Days, 1 Win for Perry Football
The Perry offense erupted for the most points since 2017 as the Bluejays defeated Des Moines Hoover 35-21 in the resumption of Thursday weather interrupted game. The game started Friday with 3:57 to go in the second quarter as Perry led 28-21. What happened Thursday night. The 20 hour delay...
Indianola Football Survives with Wild Finish in Win Over Urbandale
The Indianola football team held on with a goal-line stand as time expired to defeat Urbandale 21-17 in their season opener Friday night as heard live on 94.3 KNIA. The Indians fell behind after a defensive miscue led to a 75-yard Urbandale touchdown to trail 7-0 after the first quarter, but answered with a Jake Pontier four-yard run to tie the score at seven in the second. The J-Hawks snuck a 39-yard field goal near the end of the second quarter to lead 10-7 at half, then took advantage of another Indianola defensive miscue to score early in the third to lead 17-7. Indianola methodically drove down the field and scored on another Jake Pontier two-yard run to cut the lead to 17-14, then as time ticked over into the fourth quarter the Indianola defense stepped up to get a stop on fourth down. The Indianola offense took advantage with a one-yard Indianola touchdown run for the third time by Pontier to take their first lead 21-17, then had to stop Urbandale with just seconds remaining with the ball on the 1-yard line.
Pella Christian Football Struggles in Big Loss against Des Moines Christian
The excitement of starting the 20th season in program history faded early for the Pella Christian football team, as they fell 56-0 to Des Moines Christian in a game heard live on the KRLS2 stream at KNIAKRLS.com. The Lions offense wasted little time building up an advantage over the Eagles,...
Simpson Men’s Cross Country Wins Buxton Invitational
The Storm men’s cross country team earned a season-opening victory at the Bill Buxton Invitational on Friday evening, led by Cole Leggett and Miles Combs,. Leggett took home his highest finish in his career with a second place mark with a time of 19:30.5, dropping over seven seconds from his time at last year’s Bill Buxton Invitational. Combs cracked the 20-minute mark with a time of 19:58.7 and finished fourth out of the 54 participants. James Johnson, Drew Engler, and Jack Cavan all finished in the top ten to lead Simpson to the team title with a score of 33 points.
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