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A Water Buffalo Got Loose In Pleasant Hill This Weekend
(Pleasant Hill, IA) -- A water buffalo got loose in Pleasant Hill this weekend. 911 callers and social media witnesses reported the water buffalo wandering through back yards this afternoon. It was spotted inside a neighbor's garage, and even photo walking through a drive thru bank teller lane. The owner...
20th annual World Food and Music Festival hosts record-breaking amount of vendors
DES MOINES, Iowa — The 20th anniversary of the World Food and Music Festival is taking place in Downtown Des Moines this weekend and it’s the largest festival yet. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting over 60 vendors representing 30 countries at Western Gateway Park. Amelia Klatt, the Director of Events for the Greater […]
Sac City’s Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Celebrating Manger Being Recognized As Iowa’s 40 “Women To Watch” In Hospitality Industry
The restaurant manager for the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Sac City has been named one of the “40 Women to Watch” in Iowa’s Hospitality industry. Chelsea Funk has been nominated for her exceptional customer service skills, displaying a passion for her customers, the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse team, and the business. Funk has worked in service for most of her life, working in her mother’s bakery before becoming a server at the popular Sac City restaurant. It was not uncommon for customers to request to sit at one of Funk’s serving tables. A promotion to shift manager came quickly to Funk. She started working on the bar portion of the restaurant, spending almost a year and a half developing one of the top state craft cocktail and bourbon menus alongside the 2024 Top Mixologist Ellie Rastetter. Funk was nominated by her team, being defined as the “very essence of hospitality.” All 40 award winners will be recognized during the Iowa Restaurant Association Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony on November 18, part of the Iowa Hospitality Showcase.
Ultimate Waffle Breakfast Sandwich returns to Casey's
DES MOINES, Iowa — Fall may not be for a couple of weeks, but it will feel like the season sooner than that at Casey's. Some customers will be able to get their hands on the sandwich starting on Saturday, which is National Waffle Day. It will only be available for a limited time.
A Homes For Iowa House Has Been Delivered To Glidden
The Homes for Iowa spec house has arrived in Glidden and is awaiting to be placed on the foundation to give another option for affordable housing in the community. Last spring, the Glidden City Council approved donating a lot in a subdivision that has sat vacant for 15 years to Region XII Council of Governments (COG) for a two-bedroom, one-bath home to be constructed and delivered to Glidden through the HFI program. This opportunity has been made possible through financial assistance from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Workforce Housing Tax Credit program. The house will be placed on the foundation next week and hooked up to utilities. Once completed, the house will be available for purchase. Questions or interested buyers are asked to contact City Administrator Brooke Peterson for more information.
Indianola Public Arts Commission Porchfest in September
The Indianola Public Arts Commission is presenting Indianola Porchfest later this fall, a free community event connecting residents to local musicians who will be performing on their front porches. Four locations will host a 45-minute music concert on their porch while the audience gathers in the yard. Every hour from...
Man Found Shot to Death in Davenport Parking Lot Early Saturday
Davenport, IA – A man was found shot to death in a parking lot early Saturday morning in Davenport. Police responded to the 100 block of West River Drive around 12:24 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered the adult male victim, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
One of the longest-serving city managers in central Iowa announces retirement
Urbandale's city manager of 15 years is retiring. The city announced Friday in a news release that A.J. Johnson, who has been city manager since 2009, would retire at the end of the year. “I’ve been hinting at retirement for so long that I’m surprised it’s still news,” Johnson said in the release. “I’m...
ISU Mourns Loss of Hall of Famer Mike Stensrud
Iowa State University mourns the passing of Mike Stensrud, a Hall of Fame defensive player, who died at the age of 68. Stensrud was pivotal in transforming the Cyclones’ football program during his tenure from 1974-78, helping the team secure bowl invitations in both 1977 and 1978. Renowned for his imposing presence on the field, Stensrud recorded 306 tackles and led the Big Eight in sacks during his junior year. His influence extended beyond his playing days, with a legacy upheld by his family members who also participated in ISU athletics.
Centennial Football aiming for another trip to dome
ANKENY – The Centennial Jaguars made it all the way to the semifinals of the 5A postseason last year and are aiming for another trip to the dome this year. The Jags went just 5-4 in the regular season, earning the 13 seed in the playoffs. Centennial lost in the semifinals to rival Ankeny 10-7.
Pella Community Foundation Grants Open Through October
Applications are open for non-profit organizations for grants through the Pella Community Foundation. President Jim Brandl says in 2023, the foundation moved up the deadline and there was a slight drop in enrollees, and this year, he wants more creators of potential projects to seek support. Brandl says any official non-profit organization in the Pella area can apply for support for a wide range of needs through a larger Impact grant or their board-directed options. Find out how to apply here. The deadline is October 15th, with grants distributed in November.
Fall Festival welcomes Moravia’s own Houston Fry
He has traveled all across the state of Iowa performing his own brand of country music. Now Moravia native Houston Fry is finally getting the chance to play on the Fall Festival stage for his hometown crowd, and his many followers are delighted to be able to enjoy his talents at the local venue.
Knoxville Raceway Lowers The Curtain On The Sprint Car Season Tonight
The 2024 sprint car season at the Knoxville Raceway comes to an end tonight with Season Championship Night as three track champions will be crowned. Two of the three may go down to the final laps of the A-Main as Austin McCarl holds a 95 point lead over Aaron Reutzel as those are the only two drivers that are still mathematically alive for the title. In the Pro Sprints, up to six drivers are still mathematically alive with Mike Mayberry holding a 76 point lead over J Kinder. Kinder started slowly the first two week’s but has been on fire since winning four of five nights earlier in the season. The only class that does not have much drama tonight is the 360s where Jamie Ball only needs to take his Time trial laps and he will clinch his first career track championship. Ball holds a 308 point lead over Clint Garner heading into tonight’s action. Live coverage is on KNIA starting with Live Track Side at 5:00 and Race Nights Live at 7:00.
Perry Food Pantry In Need of Several Items
The Perry Food Pantry is soliciting donations of specific items that will benefit the community. The food pantry is looking for miscellaneous items recommending people bring cake mixes, mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, spices, large boxes of jello, pickles, syrup, jelly, diced mushrooms, and green chilis. Although the pantry is only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Perry Food Pantry Manager Lou Hoger tells Raccoon Valley Radio that there is a cart outside in front of the organization that people can drop off items anytime.
Parents pick up last minute school supplies before first full week of school
DES MOINES, Iowa — Schools across Iowa are starting Friday with the rest starting this coming Monday, and many parents still need to pick up school supplies. Homer Robinson, a parent of a child attending Monroe Elementary School in Des Moines, said that he still needs to get new shoes for his son before school […]
Fines increased over 801 Day at Iowa State
AMES, Iowa – The Ames City Council has increased fines for Nuisance parties in the C Campustown area over the weekend before the fall semester. Fines are $650 first-time offense, and $855 for repeat offenses. The day is called 801 Day after an old Iowa State tradition naming the day that, for alcohol was prohibited […]
Iowa town's Backpack Buddies weekend meal program runs out of funding
FORT DODGE, Iowa — The Fort Dodge Noon Sertoma Club has ended its Backpack Buddies program. For more than a decade every Friday during the school year, the club would provide hundreds of students a backpack full of food to take home for the weekend. But with costs rising...
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