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Sunday was Free Pool Day in Marshalltown
On Sunday the Marshalltown Aquatic Center held a Free Open Swim Day all paid for by Marty Mitchell Funeral Home. This is something Marty Mitchell has done for many year since the tragic drowning of the 4 individuals in the Iowa River. Mitchell pays for the attendance of everyone 1 day per summer, and this year nearly 800 people showed up to the pool.
Ankeny softball quartet, Centennial trio earn IGCA academic all-state honors
Four Ankeny softball players and three from Ankeny Centennial have been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association. The Hawkettes were represented by Marah Hansen, Hannah Howard, Cassie Johnson and Ava Tomlinson. The Jaguars, meanwhile, placed Payton Drefke, Addie Pollock and McKenna Vallejo on the squad.
Job fair in Des Moines aims to help Smithfield Foods employees impacted by plant closure
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two job fairs aimed at helping people impacted by the Smithfield Foods plant closure are coming up. The company recently announced it's closing its meat processing facility in Altoona, leaving 314 workers out of a job. Iowa Workforce Development will host a career fair at...
City to collect hazardous wastes, old tires Saturday
The city of Perry will host its annual collection of household hazardous waste Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. until noon in the parking lot of the Perry Pubic Safety building at 908 Willis Ave. The following items will be accepted:. antifreeze. batteries (only rechargeable) cleaners. fertilizers. fluorescent light bulbs...
Iowa State football: See Cyclones' ratings in release of EA's 'College Football 25'
EA's "College Football 25" launched Monday for those who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition, while the standard worldwide launch isn't until July 19. The hype and buildup for this release has been massive as the video game franchise's last installment came in 2013 with "NCAA Football 14," which featured Michigan’s Denard Robinson on the cover.
‘It’s just one step at a time’: Jaguars rout Marshalltown, will host Waukee next
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial softball team has taken the first step toward defending its Class 5A state championship. The sixth-ranked Jaguars were dominant in every aspect of the game as they romped to a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown in five innings in a regional semifinal on Saturday.
An Iowa Baker is Competing on a New Netflix Show [WATCH]
If you're a fan of baking and cooking shows, there's a new Netflix series on the way that you might want to check out. Thanks to a recent article from the Iowa City Press Citizen, we learned that an Iowa baker by the name of Eileen Gannon is set to compete on Blue Ribbon Baking Championship! The series will debut just in time for the Iowa State Fair.
Crews and neighborhoods hard at work clearing damage from Monday’s storm
DES MOINES, Iowa — Crews were hard at work Tuesday morning repairing damage to powerlines along Hickman Road between 63rd and 61st Street that partially closed the intersection. Monday night’s severe weather caused a swath of damage across the metro. Derek Casey, a Des Moines resident whose house was damaged said that the storm moved […]
Maverik, Kum & Go Roll Out First Joint Promotion
A 2023 Ford Bronco Sport and $5,000 cash is the grand prize in a new promotion, the Road Tripper Sweepstakes, from Maverik and the convenience-store chain it bought last year, Kum & Go. It marks the first sweepstakes collaboration between Maverik and Kum & Go since Salt Lake City-based Maverik acquired the Des Moines, Iowa-based chain. In this joint promotion, the brands are giving customers across their combined footprint a chance to win.
Caitlin Clark Lights Up 2024 ESPYS Despite Absence
2024 is the year of Caitlin Clark. The West Des Moines native turned college hoops star turned WNBA rookie has been front of mind for many sports fans this year. Clark helped lead the Iowa women's basketball team to the NCAA championship, broke records, and was selected first overall in the WNBA draft this season.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
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