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Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 266
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer about his decision to transfer from Central Michigan to Sam Houston State. Coldwell Banker realtor Tom Butler also appears to discuss his friendship with Drue Wolfe, the Ankeny Fanatic photographer who passed away last month.
Linn-Mar “Grand” Volunteer Wins Governor’s Award
Donna Bean volunteered more than 200 hours last school year. Marion, Iowa – Linn-Mar Community School District volunteer Donna Bean of Marion, Iowa received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony held Tuesday, June 25th in Ankeny.
Local Iowa high school softball highlights and scores (7-2-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Here’s a look at our local Iowa high school softball highlights and scores from July 2nd, 2024: Sioux City East 5, Sioux City North 4 CB Lincoln 7, Sioux City West 2 Central Lyon 12, Sibley-Ocheyedan 0 Hinton 14, Unity Christian 2 Okoboji 8, G-T/R-A 5 Remsen St. Mary’s 12, […]
Iowa couple ticketed after old license plates turn up in NYC
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - A mystery has resurfaced in Pottawattamie County and more vehicle owners are frustrated by a lack of answers. Two years ago, 6 News exposed how old Iowa license plates turned into the treasurer a decade ago have been caught on speed cameras in New York City, most recently in April.
UI art professor and students cross the state on hand-built bikes
Editor’s note: For six days at the beginning of June, The Daily Iowan photojournalist Jordan Barry participated in a bike tour with University of Iowa Art School professor Steve McGuire and his students as they biked from Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Muscatine, Iowa. McGuire and his students rode bikes they put together in his Hand Built Bike classes 490 miles across the state, averaging 83 miles per day, from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River. This piece is written in a first-person perspective to provide a more intimate account of the story.
Oakie leads Jaguars to sweep at Waukee NW, but Johnston captures CIML crown
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Monday’s doubleheader at Waukee Northwest needing a lot of help to stay alive in the CIML Conference race. The Jaguars didn’t get it. While fifth-ranked Centennial swept the No. 8 Wolves, No. 4 Johnston also swept a twinbill at Southeast Polk to...
State attorney general shares new details on cold case unit
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird held a press conference Tuesday at the Cedar Rapids Police Department to give more details about her office’s recently announced cold case unit. The unit will feature a team of one prosecutor and three investigators, who will collaborate...
Panini America Unveils Caitlin Clark Collection, Highlighting Career Milestones
Panini America launched the Caitlin Clark Collection on Monday, a series of trading cards celebrating the achievements and career moments of the standout basketball player. Clark, a two-time National Player of the Year at Iowa, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft and is the all-time ...
Schmitz one of 75 selected to top gun showcase
Max Schmitz, an incoming freshman at Ankeny Centennial High School recently went to Naples, FL for a football camp called the ESPN 300 top gun showcase where he was just one of 75 people across the country to represent. “It definitely means a lot,” Schmitz said. “I’ve put a lot...
Resources for Flood Preparation, Recovery Available from ISU Extension and Outreach
AMES, Iowa – Floods are a common and costly natural disaster. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides access to information and educational resources to help Iowans prepare for potential flooding and recover from the aftermath when flooding occurs. ISU Extension and Outreach’s Disaster and Crisis Recovery website, https://www.extension.iastate.edu/disasterrecovery/flooding,...
This Is The #1 Party School In The State Of Iowa
School is out, but it's time to look back at which one's went the hardest. We live in a world that only puts focus on negatives and scary stories about the world. Today I just want to party! You most likely already have a college in mind when it comes to the best party schools in the great state of Iowa. We will look at the top three party colleges in all of Iowa!
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