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Knoxville is home to Des Moines’ closest drop zone
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Des Moines Skydivers is located at the Knoxville Municipal Airport and it is known as Des Moines’ closest drop zone. Des Moines Skydivers relocated from Winterset to Knoxville last year, building a new facility. Erik Christiansen, the Vice President of Operations at Des Moines Skydivers, said that Knoxville has welcomed Des Moines […]
Planned maintenance tonight: ITS systems
ITS staff will be performing routine maintenance tonight between 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. During this time, ITS supported systems may be unavailable. If you experience issues after the maintenance is complete, contact the ITS Support Center for help by visiting service.drake.edu/its, calling 515-271-3001, or visiting the lower level of Carnegie Hall.
A tour of Verizon's Des Moines switch center reveals the key to its cell network in Iowa
From barnyards to batteries, Verizon's Des Moines switch center works to ensure uninterrupted service during everything from concerts to catastrophes. "People take for granted having phone service," senior communications manager Liz Gelardi said during a recent tour of the center in a secret location in Des Moines. "Most people have no idea what...
DCG Softball To Play Carlisle at State Monday
Dallas Center – Grimes softball was able to make it back to the state tournament after a year hiatus on Tuesday night when they took on the Perry Jayettes, winning the game 10-0. The Mustangs now will be moving on to the state tournament, where they will have to win three games to bring home the state championship trophy.
12 things to do in Dallas County this weekend include Cardboard Boat Regatta, Waukee Arts Festival
Ever seen a turtle up close? Would you like to? Join DCCB at Voas Nature Area to learn about wild turtles, meet our education turtle, and learn how you can help them cross roads. This is a live animal program. Health & Wellness Night. 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 18 on...
New heights without leaving the ground: M:2:I MAVRIC rover team notches best finish in international competition
It was a best-ever result for the Department of Aerospace Engineering’s Make To Innovate (M:2:I) Mars Rover Team, “MAVRIC,” in the 2024 University Rover Challenge (URC), the world’s premier robotics competition for college students. The MAVRIC (Mars Analog Vehicle for Robotic Inspection and Construction) team was...
Iowa 4-H Member Emerson Waltz Shines at Genius Olympiad in New York
AMES, Iowa –Emerson Waltz, a Kossuth County 4-H member and junior from Algona High School, has achieved remarkable success at the Genius Olympiad Science Fair competition held in New York. Competing against top young scientists from around the globe, Waltz placed second in her category with her project titled "The Power of Plastics: The Recycling of Plastics for an Alternative Fuel Source."
Iowa State Punter Using NIL Money to Feed Hungry Students
We all have our favorite football players that we cheer for. Admittedly most of them are high-profile players like quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. But in Ames, they are cheering for the punter. Tyler Perkins is the punter for the Iowa State Cyclones. The Des Moines Register reports that...
[WATCH] Only Gen Z Will Get This Country Singer’s Funny Iowa Video
Thousands of people flocked to Newton, Iowa on the weekend of July 12th through July 14th for the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend. This event is an exciting blend of IndyCar races and live concerts from some of the biggest artists in the music industry. There was a doubleheader with two...
Today in Iowa: Live on Location in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Our Today in Iowa team visited Knoxville Thursday morning and had the chance to meet some of the city’s leaders and learn more about the Sprint Car Capital of the World, the history of the town, and what is new in the community. WHO 13’s Calyn Thompson talked with Brian Hatch, Knoxville’s […]
Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Is Aug. 6
AMES, Iowa – The horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold the 2024 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Iowa State University’s Horticulture Research Station, northeast of Ames. The annual event will feature various research and demonstration projects on fruit and...
RVR Broadcasting Live at Perry Chamber’s 2nd Street Block Party Tomorrow
The Perry Chamber’s 2nd Street Block Party is happening tomorrow with Raccoon Valley Radio broadcasting prior to the festivities. The chamber is gearing up for its third annual street block party inviting people 21 years and older to come out to enjoy a night of fun. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti states that Oreo Meatwagon Trio will provide musical entertainment. She details that the event will help raise money for the chamber.
Big DOT road projects coming in central Iowa
AMES, Iowa — Summer construction season has road crews working hard. In central Iowa there are four huge projects waiting to be done. “Right now, central Iowa has a lot of construction going on and and it’s just going to increase from year to year and in the coming years in the metro area,” said […]
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