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Spencer Hoping to Jump-Start Home Construction
Spencer, IA (KICD) — The city of Spencer is hoping to jump-start home construction. Deputy City Manager Kevin Robinson says they’re doing all they can do as a municipal entity, and tapping every outside funding source they can. Mayor Steve Bomgaars hopes some of the federal funds made...
IT’S RIVER-CADE WEEK IN SIOUX CITY
THE 61ST ANNUAL RIVER-CADE PARADE WILL TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY EVENING IN DOWNTOWN SIOUX CITY. THE PARADE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 6:30PM AT 3RD AND COURT, TRAVELS DOWN 3RD STREET TO PIERCE STREET, THEN DOWN PIERCE STREET TO THE LONG LINES REC CENTER. THAT’S WHERE THE DAIRY QUEEN ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND...
Adel Police Report July 8-14
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. A two-vehicle accident was reported at the intersection on Grove Street and Nile Kinnick Drive N. Damages unknown at time of report. July 11, 2024. Officers took a theft report in the 1500 block of S. 15th Street. July...
A 116-year-old Drake house gets a facelift. Check out the before-and-after photos
A 116-year-old Des Moines house is getting a second chance at life after a local nonprofit took on the fixer-upper in hopes to maintain the historic property. Before the renovation, the house located at 3114 Cottage Grove Ave. was divided into three apartment units. Invest DSM, a nonprofit that specializes in community development, took the property under its care and did a full gut and renovation.
Wyffels to showcase new facility during Farm Progress Show
IARN – The 2024 Farm Progress Show will be held August 27–29, 2024, in Boone, Iowa. The show is returning to Iowa for the yearly event that is held every other year at the show grounds in Boone. Last year the show was held at the companion site in Decatur Illinois.
Lots of Free Music Events in Marshalltown
Even though the Red, White, and Blue Celebration is over in Marshalltown, there are still more events to come this summer. Amber Danielson stopped by the Kyle Martin Show yesterday morning to remind listeners about some big events. Those concerts are free to attend at the West End Park. There...
Pella Baseball Team Advances in Oskaloosa Over Winterset
After a move to Oskaloosa due to severe weather flooding the field at Pella High School, the No. 9 in 3A Dutch baseball team advanced to the round of 16 in the 3A baseball playoffs, defeating Winterset 10-7, as heard live on 92.1 KRLS. Pella opened the festivities with the...
Fewer vacancies, more applicants: Iowa school districts say 4-day week already paying off
Superintendents in two central Iowa school districts says their switch to a four-day school week is already paying off — before students are even back in class. Saydel Community School District, which has about 1,400 students in unincorporated Polk County between Ankeny and Des Moines, opted in February to change the school week...
Splash pad approved for $20K change orders for extra utility work
Jul. 16—Several issues and possible conflicts were found by the hired contractor of the downtown Newton splash pad, and they required two change orders totaling more than $20,000 for the additional work. While the matter was passed by council in a majority vote, it wasn't without opposition. Council member Randy Ervin said his sentiments of the project are well known by this point. Although he ...
Oskaloosa City Council Split Over City Manager Amal Eltahir’s Contract Extension
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a closely contested vote, the Oskaloosa City Council has decided to extend the contract of City Manager Amal Eltahir. The decision was finalized during the council meeting held on July 15, with a 4-3 vote in favor of the extension. The vote saw council members...
IndyCar pit crews have 5.2 seconds to make or break a race
NEWTON, Iowa- In order for drivers to get from the starting line to the victory circle at the Iowa Speedway, they first have to get through pit lane. About 15 people make up a pit crew, but only seven of them go over the wall during a pit stop. These seven lift the car, change all four tires, and refuel before the driver is given the signal to continue the race.
Adel woman arrested for alleged witness tampering
An Adel woman was arrested Monday for allegedly tampering with a witness in her trial for assault, child endangerment and drug possession. Amanda Luck, 37, of 1728 Figg Dr., Adel, was arrested on a warrant for tampering with a witness or juror. According to court records, on July 8 Luck...
Minivan Crashes Through Building in Marion County Accident, Killing One
A Minivan crashes through a building and kills an individual during an accident in Marion County Monday afternoon. On July 15, Iowa State patrol says 86-year-old Doris McCombs of Knoxville was driving a 2014 Town & Country Chrysler and lost control of her vehicle. According to the accident report, McCombs...
Dam fails in Illinois after heavy rains and tornadoes sweep the Midwest
CHICAGO — Hundreds of people in a southern Illinois town were ordered to evacuate Tuesday as water rolled over the top of a dam, just one perilous result of severe weather that raged through the Midwest overnight with relentless rain and tornadoes and hit the Chicago area especially hard.
Ames community remembers Erwin Klaas, who helped create Ada Hayden, outlaw DDT
Central Iowa is mourning the loss of a beloved community leader whose conservation efforts left a lasting mark on the city of Ames. Erwin “Erv” Klaas, 88, a former professor emeritus of animal ecology at Iowa State University, founder of Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park and a one-time Story County Citizen of the Year, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Urbandale school board plans to tear down two homes for more play space for students
The neighborhood around an Urbandale elementary school will soon look a bit different as the school seeks to expand its outdoor play area. Urbandale school board members voted unanimously in June to approve Des Moines-based DeCarlo Demolition's $49,150 quote to tear down two homes on 72nd Street, immediately west of Olmsted Elementary School. ...
UPDATED SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR TONIGHT (7/16)
OSKALOOSA — The Southern Iowa Fair Board and Extension Council announced last night that all events at the Southern Iowa Fair that were scheduled for 5:30pm or later were canceled due to the severe weather. The board released the updated schedule for today (7/16) on their Facebook page.
6-11 transfer Dishon Jackson’s eager to showcase his versatility for Iowa State this season
AMES — Dishon Jackson’s journey to Iowa State ended about two weeks before head coach T.J. Otzelberger’s famously arduous practices were set to begin. A quiet campus met the 6-11, 280-pound transfer from Charlotte in late May — but a modest pre-practice workload did not. “I...
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