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Water buffalo seen wandering near Pleasant Hill
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Pleasant Hill PD reported a water buffalo wandering through Pleasant Hill Saturday morning. Around 10 a.m. on Saturday Pleasant Hill Police Officers were called to 2060 NE 56th Street on reports of an animal in the roadway. The animal was identified as a water buffalo that had escaped its owner’s property. […]
Iowa Basketball: Hawkeyes All-Time Starting Lineup
Iowa City has arguably the greatest female college basketball player, Caitlyn Clark. The Hawkeyes have also produced some historic players on the men’s side of the game. If you think about it, there was a point where Iowa arguably had some of the best college basketball talent in the country. Iowa basketball may not be on the same level as Indiana or Illinois, but they have seen some success in recent memory.
Who will be the Iowa high school football player of the year? Vote in our fan poll
Who is the best overall player entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 100 best players in the state before the season started. Now it's your turn to vote. ...
Iowa voters can request absentee ballots starting Tuesday
Iowa voters can begin requesting absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 general election beginning Tuesday. While Iowans can begin requesting absentee ballots beginning Aug. 27, it will still be some time before absentee voting will kick off. County auditors will begin sending out requested ballots on Oct. 16 — the same day that voters will […]
Excessive heat in the Tri-State area
Forecasters have issued an excessive heat warning as hot temperatures mark the beginning of the week in the tri-state area. The National Weather Service says the excessive heat warning is effective from 11 AM to 8 PM Monday in Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, and Jackson counties in Iowa; Jo Daviess County in Illinois; and Crawford, Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette counties in Wisconsin. An excessive heat watch has been issued for Tuesday, August 27 for the tri-state area. Heat indices could reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit Monday and Tuesday. Teh weather service reminds outdoor workers to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible. Motorists are reminded to avoid leaving kids and pets unattended in vehicles.
Time is Running Out on the Unclaimed $500,000 Iowa Lottery Ticket
The winner of a massive lottery prize has less than a month to claim it before a six-figure piece of paper effectively becomes worthless. Back in March, a Powerball ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star, located at 1502 South Federal Avenue, in Mason City, IA. That ticket proved to be a lucky one, as it's now worth $500,000. The prize will expire if unclaimed by the September 12th deadline.
Creston police report pair of Friday arrests
(Creston) -- Two Creston suspects face charges following separate incidents on Friday. The Creston Police Department says 23-year-old Kristina Gale Marcum of Creston was arrested shortly before 11 a.m. on an outside agency warrant and charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon. Authorities say the arrest occurred at Marcum's residence.
(UPDATE) Structure fire in Anita Monday morning
(Anita, Iowa) – (Updated 6:12-a.m.) No injuries were reported following a residential structure fire early this (Monday) morning, in Anita. Anita and Wiota Fire crews were dispatched at around 2:19-a.m. to a home at 206 Cherry Street, where smoke was seen coming from the structure. Anita Fire arrived on the scene a few minutes later, and reported flames coming from the home.
DMPS superintendent discusses changes for upcoming school year
DES MOINES, Iowa — Before Des Moines Public Schools students return to the classroom on Monday, Local 5 asked superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts about changes and the current status of teacher vacancies. About 99.5% of the DMPS certified positions are filled, according to Dr. Roberts. He credited that to...
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