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Nunn Awards Iowa Medal of Merit to Dallas County 911 Dispatchers
(Adel) U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) honored the Dallas County Sheriff and 9-1-1 dispatchers who responded swiftly to the incident at Perry High School on January 4, 2024. He presented the prestigious Iowa Medal of Merit to these dedicated public servants that helped save lives. “In January, the tragic attack...
On this day: Thursday marks six years since Mollie Tibbetts disappeared
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — It has now been six years since University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts disappeared in her small hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. Tibbetts left her home for a run on July 18, 2018 and never returned. The disappearance, at the time, triggered a massive search-and-rescue...
Local Iowa high school baseball postseason highlights and scores (7-17-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school baseball postseason games from July 17th, 2024: Bishop Heelan 8, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 7 (8 innings) Dallas Center-Grimes 6, Sioux City East 0 Waukee 1, Sioux City North 0
IPR Studio One's list of small-scale music festivals you can't miss
It's festival season and Iowa music and culture fans are in the festival mood! It's natural to focus on the big fests first, but there are also many smaller — and just as worthy — festivals being held throughout the state. If you missed 80/35 or can't attend Hinterland - or even if you're going to both - there's more festival fun to be had in Iowa!
After 40 years, a popular Iowa State Fair food stand is calling it quits
If you're heading to the Iowa State Fair this year, you'll miss out on Crescenti's, the classic concession stand usually found across from the horse barn. Why won't Crescenti's be at the Iowa State Fair 2024?. Crescenti’s owner Barry Vosler retired, according to a release from the Iowa State Fair....
Iowa high school state softball tournament: Predicting the champions in each class
It's put up or shut up time, folks. The state softball tournament will be held July 22-26 in Fort Dodge, where five champions will be crowned. Ankeny Centennial (5A), Winterset (4A), Williamsburg (3A), Regina Catholic (2A) and North Linn (1A) walked away with titles last year. In our predictions, we...
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...
1954 – Texan Sets Mark in Des Moines Stock Car Race
Jim Ward, covered in dust and sweat, drinks a quart of milk after winning the 125-mile stock car race at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Des Moines, Iowa (July 18, 1954) – Jim Ward, a 38-year-old Houston, Tex., bachelor set an International Motor Contest Association record Sunday afternoon in winning the protested 250-lap stock car race at the Iowa State Fairgrounds’ half-mile track.
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...
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