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Warning In Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin: If You See A Dryer Sheet In Your Mailbox Leave It There
Summer is coming to an end and that warm humid weather is still here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution. A random dryer sheet in your mailbox sounds weird I know...and some people have noticed these dryer sheets in their mailboxes. They actual reportedly work.
Gov. Reynolds announces activation of assistance for Monona County
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Monona County in response to severe storms that occurred on June 21, and the Federal Major Disaster Declaration approval for FEMA Individual Assistance was granted on August 2, 2024. With the recent approval of FEMA Individual Assistance, Monona...
Yoder Adds All-District Distinction
More awards are on the way for Hillcrest Academy softball standout Malia Yoder. The Raven junior was named to the Class 1A All-Southeast District team by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association. Yoder hit .571, eighth in Class 1A, with a .637OBP, sixth in 1A in Iowa, and .818 slug, third...
Cloudier skies likely to move in, dry air limits rainfall potential
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A storm system moves through the region today, but we’re going to see some difficulty experiencing rain with it. Your First Alert: Clouds increase, showers should mostly fall short. The morning is kicking off with quiet conditions in eastern Iowa once again, though there...
Central Iowa family struggling to rebuild after tornado
CAMBRIDGE, Iowa — Iowans were devastated by various storms this spring, including a severe tornado that hit Story County between Cambridge and Nevada in May. One family is still struggling to secure funds to rebuild. "It's stressful, I'm over it," Tracy Lesher said, laughing. Walking up to the damaged...
Iowa’s largest school district rolling out big changes
DES MOINES, Iowa — Despite its rich history of educating students for over 100 years Des Moines Public School district leaders are still searching for new ways to enhance learning. Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts says a big addition will take place on the city’s northside at Findley Elementary which begins its first year as the district’s second Montessori school.
Des Moines real estate agent weighs in on industry rule shake-up
DES MOINES, Iowa — A long-time real estate agent in Des Moines is weighing in on new regulations that change how agents are paid. The historic shake-up came over the weekend as the National Association of Realtors implemented a multi-million-dollar settlement, which was settled last March. Previously, the home...
Iowa State University welcomes thousands of students on move-in day
AMES, Iowa — For any parent bringing a student to Iowa State University for the first time, a welcome sight is a team with bright shirts saying ‘Move-In Crew.’ This team wanders the area outside Friley Hall with a big cart on wheels to help move people in. “I moved in this Saturday to Freddy, […]
“No ego” James Neal hopes to help ISU’s O-line take another step toward greater consistency
AMES — James Neal considered each request but politely declined. Then the requests turned to pleas and the then-high school basketball player consulted with his parents. They had forbidden their 6-6 son from playing football to that point, but Neal — who started all 13 games on the offensive line last season for Iowa State — finally convinced them to let him try.
Central Iowa town wants residents to install, pay for sidewalks on their properties
HARTFORD, Iowa (KCCI) - People in the small, central Iowa town of Hartford are pushing back against a new city requirement to have property owners install and pay for sidewalks on their land. Hartford is about 30 miles southeast of Des Moines. City leaders sent a letter earlier this month,...
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
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