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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.
Petersen's limestone maidens are back on central campus
After a 21-month absence from the Memorial Union front lawn, the four limestone maidens in Christian Petersen's Fountain of the Four Seasons sculpture were returned to their posts Aug. 5. Despite their weight -- each is about 1,100 pounds -- the work was completed in just under two hours. Except...
Council tables water line warranty programs
Aug. 14—Unsure of whether the city could add an amendment to its new agreement with a company who could provide service line warranties for residents, the Newton City Council opted to table the item at the Aug. 5 meeting until officials know for sure if they can redistribute the 10 percent cut the city receives from the premiums. Newton News previously reported about a presentation during the ...
Griswold Teen Brings Home the Hardware from the Iowa State Fair Cow/Calf Division
(Griswold) Paige Baier, a “Spit Fires” 4H Club member in Montgomery County, brought home some top awards from the Iowa State Fair this week. On Monday, Paige showed the Champion Division 5 Cow Calf Pair. Paige is grateful for the opportunity and credits Deb and Roger Vorthmann of...
Adventureland Resort adds more fun-filled days with expanded Summer Season
ALTOONA, Iowa — Adventureland Resort continues its 50th celebration by offering a gift to its guests. The Home of Iowa’s Best Thrills is extending its summer season by adding three days to its calendar along with more hours each day this week. Adventureland will extend its daily operations through August 21, providing even more time to ride theme park favorites like the reimagined Underground, Monster, Flying Viking and more.
Vet Med students have visible role at state fair
Little feet and big eyes. For fourth-year veterinary students Chelsea Harris and Carly Bates, that description applied to any of the piglets they helped a sow deliver on the first day of the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 8. Even more memorable were the same features on all the children who walked by with their parents at the farrowing display in the Knapp Animal Learning Center.
New retail center latest in commercial growth for Polk City
The final touches are almost done on a new retail center in Polk City, which owner Shane Torres said is the first center of its kind in many years in the growing northern Polk County community. Torres, who is also the owner of Remax Concepts, said the 7,700-square-foot center is...
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Nursing home property in Des Moines sold to California entity
Skywalk Health Holdings LLC, based in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., paid TZVI Realty LLC $5.7 million for property at 5608 S.W. Ninth St. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes a one-story, 25,412-square-foot building constructed in 1962. Genesis Senior Living Center, with 80 units, is located in the facility. The property is valued at $2.4 million. The transaction was recorded Aug. 6.
Downtown Des Moines’ newest apartment development opens
One of the first things Mike Whalen tells people about the Tempo is that it is built like a fortress. The seven-story residential and commercial project is constructed with insulated concrete form walls that not only provide good insulation but also act as a sound barrier. Floors are also made with concrete.
Hawk golfers return 4 varsity regulars from team that placed 10th in Class 4A
Despite losing its top two players to graduation, the Ankeny boys’ golf team still boasts plenty of talent. The Hawks return four varsity regulars from a team that placed 10th in last year’s Class 4A state meet with a 634 total. They are seniors Duncan Beelner, Kyler Crimmins, Evan Hodapp and Caden Weddingfeld.
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