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North Polk, Lynnville-Sully win state baseball championships
Carroll/Cedar Rapids – Dowling Catholic lost in the Class 4A title game to #1 Cedar Rapids Kennedy 7-3. In the 3A title game, North Polk rallied again to beat Bishop Heelan 5-4. Chase Fjelland with the game winning walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the 7th. First title for the Comets in 10 years. […]
'Can't dream that stuff up': Van Meter wins Iowa softball state championship off eighth grader's bat
FORT DODGE — Mady Schnell, remember the name. Van Meter softball fans surely will. It was Schnell who propelled the No. 1-seed Bulldogs into the state championship game with a...
Look: Iowa State Basketball Has Nation’s No. 1 2025 Recruiting Class
While it’s still early in the recruiting process for the Class of 2025, TJ Otzelberger and the Iowa State Cyclones currently hold the nation’s top-ranked group. The Cyclones have added three impressive players to their class, which gives them the edge over Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and Providence, who all earned spots in the Top 5.
Nationwide announces plans to reduce workforce by 5% over the next year
Nationwide is planning to cut its workforce by 5% in the upcoming year. As of early Friday afternoon, Nationwide had not publicly announced any layoffs, only that it plans to reduce its workforce by 5% over the next year. The Columbus, Ohio, based insurance and financial services company with operations in the Des Moines...
Mandatory Payout for Prairie Meadows Jackpot Pick 5
Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Altoona, IA will hold a mandatory payout of the Pick 5 jackpot on Monday July 29, 2024. The track received approval from the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission to force out the jackpot, which hasn't been paid since mid-June. "The Pick 5 jackpot has grown to...
West Des Moines indoor waterpark project plans moving forward
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A new West Des Moines attraction featuring an indoor waterpark took another step forward this week. The “Grand Experience” project has gained the approval of the West Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission. The idea for the half-billion-dollar entertainment and commercial development was introduced nearly two years ago. Developer Jim […]
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Shakespeare, Christmas in July, Cornbread Festival and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — Looking for something to do this weekend? Or, want to try out a new place to grab a bite to eat?. Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, July 19-21. Previous video above: Des Moines Biergarten returning to Water Works Park. Friday,...
Backyard chicken flocks could be seeing some new restrictions, flock owners are frustrated
DES MOINES, Iowa — There's some cooped up anger surrounding a possible new city ordinance. The Des Moines City Council proposed new restrictions on backyard chicken flocks Monday, which would ban roosters and shrink the number of allowed hens from the limit it currently sits at of 30, down to 12.
New Alzheimer’s drugs give Iowa patients 'genuine hope,' Des Moines doctor says
DES MOINES, Iowa — Doyle and Starr Scott follow the same routine every other Wednesday. "I'm here for an infusion," Doyle announces as he steps up to the counter beyond the emergency room doors of Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. Just like they've taken on every challenge for...
Drake University Announces New Board of Trustee Members
Four new trustees join the Board, three members retire. Drake University is pleased to announce the next class of Board of Trustee members. The four new members include Esfand Dinshaw, Jeff Russell, Nikki Syverson, and Tiffany Tauscheck. The incoming trustees were approved by the Board earlier this year and began their initial three-year term of service on July 1, 2024. Additionally, Larry Zimpleman, Cathy Lacy, and Martha Capps have retired from the Board after completing their terms.
Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Des Moines to celebrate Folds of Honor
DES MOINES, Iowa — The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will be visiting the Iowa State Fair this year to celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to families of fallen or disabled veterans and first responders. This comes as the horses have embarked...
Chinese restaurant specializing in barbecue duck, pork closes 'temporarily' July 29
After 22 years on Second Avenue in Des Moines, a Chinese restaurant “temporarily” closes July 29. Le’s Chinese Bar-B-Que closes, taking its Chinese and Vietnamese specialties with it. But fans of the restaurant can breathe easy; the owners are looking for a new space. Owners Tri Le and his wife Julie moved to Des Moines from Vietnam in 1992 and opened their Chinese restaurant in 2002. Second Avenue is now under construction with lane shifts. The...
Interim principal hired for coming school year at Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School will have an interim principal in the coming school year. Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District's school board on Monday formally approved Pam Dodge to lead the middle school for the 2024-25 school year, with her first day on the job to be Wednesday, July 24. Dodge said in a district...
Iowa State shows off new Hilton Coliseum video board
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State unveiled a long-awaited upgrade inside Hilton Coliseum Friday. Previous video above: Iowa State's Hilton Coliseum to see upgrades this summer. The home of several Cyclone sports will have a new video board. Iowa State posted photos of the new scoreboard on X, formerly known as Twitter.
‘We were doubted for sure’: Hawkettes place 4th, their highest finish since 2013
When the Ankeny softball team entered postseason play on a six-game losing streak, the odds of the Hawkettes capturing a state tournament trophy seemed remote at best. But over the last two weeks, that’s exactly what coach Dave Bingham’s squad was able to do. Ninth-ranked Ankeny closed out...
West Des Moines Dowling Stops City High in Class 4A State Semifinals Again
CEDAR RAPIDS – For the second time in three seasons City High came up a win shy of a spot in the Class 4A championship. Once again, it was West Des Moines Dowling that denied the Little Hawks a shot at a title. Cole Southard tossed a complete game...
Women’s Network Member Profile
First Job: My first official job was working at a donut and ice cream store in Knoxville, IA. Awards/Recognitions: In the past I have received the following awards: The Stevinson Award presented by the Missouri Rehabilitation Association, Bulldog Forever Volunteer Award presented by Truman State University, Show-Me State Female Volunteer of the Year, Elks Officer of the Year, and Job Point Employee of the Year.
Topsoil displacement forgiven by Newton City Council
Jul. 26—Although substantial topsoil runoff from a field inside Newton city limits was believed to have caused a number of issues to nearby properties during the May floods, council members decided at their meeting on July 15 to not punish the property owners with a more than $400 nuisance abatement fee. It is not often the members of the Newton City Council review a specific item from the ...
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