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Two-A-Days: Remsen St. Mary’s Hawks
REMSEN, Iowa (KCAU) – Graduating just three seniors, the Remsen St. Mary’s Hawks are reloaded and ready for another big season in 2024. The Hawks bring back 100% of its rushing and receiving yards as well as six of its top seven tacklers from 2023. Leading the charge under center is Landon Waldschmitt. The incoming […]
Federal prison sentence issued against Clear Lake meth dealer
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Dealing meth is sending a Clear Lake man to federal prison. Andrew Snyder pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and two counts of possession of methamphetamine. Snyder was arrested after a traffic stop on August 29, 2023. Law enforcement says he was found in possession...
Scranton tractor ride draws many enthusiasts
Forty-one drivers drove classic tractors in the annual Scranton tractor ride last Saturday morning. Organized by Dawn Rudolph, the route went south, stopping in Bayard at Landus for a mid-morning break. The cool weather was appreciated by the drivers and riders. The event started and ended at the Scranton Community...
Des Moines residents express concerns over ordinance that will impact homeless population
DES MOINES, Iowa — A townhall meeting to address a proposed City of Des Moines ordinance that bans public camping – targeting the city’s homeless residents — was held Wednesday night. It was a packed house at the DMACC Urban Campus for the townhall event. Community members and local organization leaders discussed the details of […]
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.
Wildcat Football Volunteers in Greenfield Aid
Although the football season is quickly approaching at West Central Valley, coach Jim Lindsay and his Wildcat football team took a day to help the Greenfield community. After a tornado caused damages to the city of Greenfield, many volunteer groups have stepped up to held clean up and restore the community. the Wildcat football team posted on their Facebook page, “we had a chance to do some community service this morning (Tuesday) helping out our neighbors in Greenfield. We uploaded and delivered shed parts and pieces that are going to people in need.”
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.”
Brock Brings Experienced Leadership to Oskaloosa Middle School During Year of Recovery
OSKALOOSA (Oskaloosa Schools) — The Oskaloosa Schools has appointed a one-year interim principal for Oskaloosa Middle School for the 2024-25 school year. At a time of healing and transition, OMS welcomes Linda Brock as the interim principal. Brock, a retired school administrator with over 37 years of experience, is stepping out of retirement to provide leadership and support for the school community following the passing of Mark Scholes, who died in a tragic swimming accident in Lake Michigan while on vacation with his family this summer.
Board of Educational Examiners says Urbandale SpEd teacher, admin likely violated Iowa law
The State Board of Educational Examiners has found that the administrators who handled the incident, and the special education teacher accused of hurting the little boy, likely violated Iowa law.
Student welcome events run Aug. 23-25
Iowa State's third annual Cyclone Welcome Weekend, Aug. 23-25, will celebrate the start of a new academic year with all-day programming on Saturday, Aug. 24. "Catch the Vibe" kicks off with a Friday evening cookout (6-8 p.m.) at Lied Recreation Center. All new and returning students are invited to these free events. They'll need their university ID to participate.
Reeder selected to lead operations and finance division
Dr. Sean Reeder has been named Iowa State's senior vice president of operations and finance, effective Sept. 3. His appointment is pending approval by the state Board of Regents. Reeder serves as vice chancellor for finance and administration at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He served previously as vice...
LeBaron demolition begins next week
Following about seven weeks of abatement and indoor materials removal, crews are ready to demolish what remains of the 66-year-old LeBaron Hall on central campus. Some interior demolition, including the west walls that divide LeBaron from the Human Nutrition Sciences Building, are being removed this week. Demolition and removal of the building structure is scheduled to begin Monday and take about two weeks.
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