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Homeless schoolchildren across Iowa benefit from American Rescue Plan Act funds
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa school children experiencing homelessness are getting some help in the form of $424,000 in federal funding. But now the shocker: it’s headed to 25 different school districts. “I bet it would baffle you,” says Jen Durham, who battled homelessness with her young children...
School districts working to comply with Iowa’s book ban before students return
SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - A court challenge to the Iowa law that restricts certain books and topics ended - which means teachers, principals and curriculum directors are having to make sure they’re not in violation. The law bans school books that depict or describe sex acts. It also prohibits...
Disability Rights Activist Pushes Government To Let Him Participate in Society
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
Grassley, wife Barbara mark 70th anniversary at favorite date spot
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and his wife Barbara marked their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday at their favorite date spot. “Barbara & I went to the Hickory House in Waterloo when we were 1st dating 2nite we celebrate our 70th wedding anniversary where it all started,” Grassley said in a post on the social platform X.…
Cyclone Welcome Weekend kicks off Friday
Iowa State students are invited to attend the third year of Cyclone Welcome Weekend events throughout the weekend before classes. Katy Cran, event co-chair of Cyclone Welcome Weekend, said this is a great opportunity to connect with other cyclones, faculty and staff. “We have between 85 to 100 volunteers who...
All smiles for Cyclone victory day
AMES – The annual Cyclone victory day took place Friday night at Jack Trice Stadium. Over 60 kids with disabilities got the chance of a lifetime to take the field with Iowa State players to run drills, tour the locker room, and of course become the star and score a touchdown. Matt Campbell started this […]
Ames police searching for missing 14-year-old
AMES, Iowa — Ames Police Department announced that it needs the public's help locating missing 14-year-old Tristan Manning who was last seen at Brookside Park in Ames at 4 p.m. Friday. Manning was last seen wearing a bright blue t-shirt, gray shorts and orange slides; he suffers from both...
Key questions for Iowa State football to conclude fall camp
Iowa State football is putting a cap on its 2024 fall camp, beginning game prep for the regular season this coming week. The Cyclones return the most production in the country, with an opportunity to meet or exceed its seven-win total from the 2023 season. Returning stars like quarterback Rocco Becht, running back Abu Sama, wide receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, and a trio of safeties in Beau Freyler, Jeremiah Cooper and Malik Verdon head the young roster.
ISU vs. UNI Game Time Altered
AMES, Iowa – Due to the high temperatures in the forecast later afternoon Sunday, the Iowa State, UNI soccer match has been delayed to a 7 p.m. start time (from 6 p.m.) for players' health and safety reasons. Sunday's forecast calls for low 90-degree temperatures with a high of 95 degrees as the RealFeel is projected to be 105. The game will have two mandated hydration breaks for the athletes about halfway through both the first and second halves to combat the heat. As a reminder, admission to the Cyclone Soccer Complex is free.
Noelck Family Presented Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award Friday
Friday, the Isreal (Is) and Kristin Noelck family of Franklin County was presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award during a presentation at the Hampton Country Club. Noelck Farms was established in the 1960s by Ivan and Karen Noelck. Their son, Is, joined the operation in 1992. Now, more than three decades later, the multi-generational family farm includes Is and his wife, Kristin, and their three children: sons Isaiah and his wife Reann and their daughter Halston; Noah and his fiancé Maci; and daughter Isabella.
The 15th Annual Kids Pioneer Day Is This Saturday At Lake View Historical Society Museum
This Saturday will be the 15th Annual Kids Pioneer Day, giving individuals a first-hand experience of the everyday life of early settlers. The Lake View Historical Society Museum has planned many free hands-on activities, like milking a cow, dressing in pioneer clothing, and tasting some old-fashioned food. All events will take place near the Lake View’s Log Cabin in the Museum Center from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Lake View Historical Society Museum encourages all to join this Saturday to learn about Lake View’s history in a fun and “personal” way.
Cyclones Host Victory Day At Jack Trice Stadium
AMES, Iowa – Something special was in the air Friday night at Jack Trice Stadium as the Cyclone football program held its annual Victory Day Celebration as a precursor to the upcoming season. The day is a highlight of every season as the event allows more than 60 kids...
Classical Academy of Sioux Center starts
SIOUX CENTER—Sioux County’s first private classical school is launching a one-day hybrid program this fall, pushing back its opening date as a full school until August 2025. The Classical Academy of Sioux Center will be offering its program on Tuesdays, September-May, at the former Spalding Catholic School building,...
Talk of the Town Podcast for August 23rd
On today’s Talk of the Town Podcast, we talk to Amy Solsma of Solsma’s Punkin Patch. You can hear today’s Talk of the Town Podcast by CLICKING HERE. Solsma’s Punkin Patch will be open September 1st through Halloween, and is located just west of Taft Avenue, between Sanborn and Hartley on Highway 18. Keep listening to KIWA for details on their 25th Anniversary Celebration.
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