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Iowa National Guard Soldiers Return Home
(Des Moines, IA) -- One-hundred-fifty Iowa National Guard soldiers are back home after a year-long deployment to the Middle East. A welcome home ceremony was held (Friday afternoon) at the Des Moines Airbase for the 831st Engineer Company. The National Guard says the soldiers were federally activated in September 2023...
Iowa DOT Services Impacted by Widespread IT Outage
(Ames) Iowa DOT services, including driver’s license and ID issuance, vehicle registration and titling, oversize and overweight permitting, and International Fuel Tax (IFTA) and Registration (IRP), are being impacted by the IT outage that has been impacting businesses across the country. The DOT is working to restore service as...
Officers McVey and Madole Recognized as MADD Heroes
North Liberty Police Officers Jeffrey McVey and Spence Madole were recently recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Iowa as MADD Hero Award Winners for going above and beyond to save lives through enforcement and education about impaired driving laws. “I’m so proud to be able to recognize our MADD Hero...
Des Moines Police: 3,500 Tickets, 100 Arrests Downtown Since April
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Police Department has more officers patrolling downtown. In April, DMPD assigned additional officers to downtown Des Moines after complaints of unsafe driving and loud noise. Since then, the Des Moines Police Department has issued roughly 3,500 tickets and made about 100 arrests. The increased police presence is expected to continue through September.
Horse found 500 pounds underweight in Des Moines, owner charged with livestock neglect
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - A draft horse is still recovering after the Animal Rescue League of Iowa said someone called about a very thin horse pulling a carriage in downtown Des Moines. The Percheron Horse, named Bruce, was attached to a carriage on June 22 when officers with the...
Innovation meets tradition: How a Story County hog farm bloomed into a mushroom business
Editor's Note: The documentary crew cited in this story would not let the Ames Tribune reveal what company they were with until the film is released. A former Story County hog farm is in the spotlight for an environmentally conscious transformation. ...
Protest over job cuts at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — The sense of community among veterans is standing strong in Marshalltown. On Wednesday the AFSCME Council 61 protested against staff cuts at the Iowa Veterans Home. The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs says the elimination of 11 positions and hour reduction of four others beginning August 15th is being done to help […]
80/35 asked us to try something new. Iowa music fans had a mixed response
The 80/35 music festival, held for years in downtown Des Moines, had a new location and different feel in 2024, but still had plenty to offer. And the music — and the people — were (still) amazing.
OL transfer Jalen Travis provides 'physical presence' up front for Iowa State
Veteran offensive lineman Jalen Travis was brought into the Iowa State program to add a completely different dynamic on the offensive line. And through the spring and summer months, the Cyclones are high on his ability to contribute right away. The 6-foot-7, 315-pound Princeton transfer tackle provides a combination of...
Newton radio man to report news and play-by-plays on KNIA/KRLS
Jul. 18—Randy Van Roekel, former news director of KCOB and the voice of the Newton Cardinals, is not only back on the air at a new radio station and reporting on the latest local news, but he is also getting a chance to bring back his signature play-by-play commentary of Newton sports via online streaming. Two months ago, Van Roekel and fellow local radio personalities Joe Swanson and Jamie ...
Day Care Horror: Waterloo Woman Accused of Abusing Children
A parent's worst fear is finding out that someone that they trusted with their child was actually hurting them. According to recent reports, a Waterloo day care worker has been charged with three different counts of child endangerment. The woman in question is allegedly Emily Jenkins and she was arrested on Thursday, July 11th.
Banned Player Wins Casino Jackpot, Gets Arrested
A banned Iowa player won a jackpot in a casino, despite being self-excluded. The man, who used a fake identity, was arrested, prompting an investigation into the matter. Matthew James Wessels, 43, was a self-excluded player who enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January last year. However, Wessels couldn’t resist the temptation and eventually visited Isle Hotel Casino in Waterloo, according to reports.
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