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Five area baseball players, two coaches named to IHSBCA All-Star Series rosters
Rosters have been set for the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star series, which takes place Thursday through Saturday in Pella. Waterloo West’s Tayvon Homolar and Waterloo East’s DeMaris Henderson were named to the large schools East team. Waterloo East coach Eric Jesse was named an assistant for the large school East team.
Iowa rainfall totals: Pair of Iowa cities received more than 3 inches of rain Sunday
Rounds of heavy rainfall and severe weather moved through most of the state once again on Sunday night. It'll be just the first round this week, the National Weather Service said. Here's how much rain we've gotten in Iowa since Sunday. How much rain did we get in Des Moines? ...
Heat Advisory for Southwest Iowa: Excessive Heat Watch for Harrison and Shelby Counties
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for southwest Iowa from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, Heat Index Values of 105 degrees are forecast for this afternoon. A Heat Watch is in effect for Harrison and Shelby Counties...
Cedar Rapids Firefighters Injured While Battling Large Housefire
One of the roles of EMTs and paramedics is support. When there is a large fire response, EMS (Emergency Medical Services) is utilized not only for those who may be injured, upon arrival at the scene but also to support fellow firefighters who may be injured while performing their duties.
Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone
EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO. Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.