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Tapestry Fest weaves together food, music, and entertainment from around the world
MT. PLEASANT, Iowa — The second annual Tapestry Fest showcased Mount Pleasant’s diverse community with representation from the Americas, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe. PFLAG started the event in 2023 because they feel it’s important to be aware of everyone in the community. “It's been nothing but...
MidAmerican outage map shows power is back in Urbandale after Monday tornado
A round of severe weather, including at least one tornado, pushed through the Des Moines metro area during rush hour on Monday. Severe weather threats continued across the state and severe storms battered the Quad Cities area, leaving tens of thousands without power there. Follow more updates as Iowans continue to clean...
Regional Sports (7/15): Witt finishes second in Home Run Derby
(KMAland) -- Regional college sports news updates are posted throughout the day. Continue to refresh for all of the latest from regional schools listed below. -Drew Waters named International League Player of the Week: https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/drew-waters-named-international-league-player-of-the-week. -Bobby Witt. Jr takes second in Home Run Derby: https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/bobby-witt-jr-falls-in-home-run-derby-finals-2024. Iowa. -Sandfort, Mulvey named to...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Iowa Residents
For the past 240 years, the United States Postal Service has played a key role in keeping the country connected. USPS officials have been trying to come up with ways to improve their revenue. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over...
Vote: Des Moines Register Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week for July 8-14
Last week saw postseason play for Iowa high school softball and baseball begin in all classes. The regional finals for all five classes of softball were set up. The 1A and 2A substate final fields were also determined, while 3A and 4A baseball play began with their quarterfinal rounds on July 12.
Mom Admits She Keeps Kids’ Birthday and Christmas Money-But There’s A Twist
An Iowa mom-of-two has admitted she keeps all of the money her kids get given on birthdays and Christmas. Courtney Colombo from Mason City took to social media to explain how she was preparing her kids for the future and "ain't sorry" it had to be this way. However, Colombo...
Softball Roundup: Liberty High Offense Erupts in Regional Semifinal Win Over Davenport North
Liberty High had nearly two weeks off between its final regular season game and its postseason opener on Saturday. The break did nothing to disrupt the high-powered Liberty High offense. In its first game in 12 days eighth-ranked Liberty High hammered 18 hits on its way to a 15-3 win...
Baseball Roundup: Phan Powers Clear Creek Amana Past Williamsburg in Substate Opener
Kaden Phan threw a complete game shutout and tripled and drove in a run to lead Clear Creek Amana to a 3-0 win over Williamsburg in a Class 3A, Substate 4 quarterfinal on Friday in Tiffin. Clear Creek Amana improved to 22-15 on the season and will travel to Solon...
Baseball Roundup: Seventh-ranked Solon Rolls Past Vinton-Shellsburg in Substate Opener
Seventh-ranked Solon defeated Vinton-Shellsburg 14-0 in a Class 3A, Substate 4 quarterfinal on Friday in Solon. Vince Steinbrech struck out eight in four shutout innings as Solon improved to 28-11 on the season and advanced to the Substate 4 semifinals where it will host Clear Creek Amana (22-15) on Monday at 7 p.m.
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