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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...
Iowa Hawkeyes football game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season
Iowa football will be here in one week, that is right let me say it again. Iowa. Football. Is. Back. The joys and pitfalls of watching football are within our grasp and I for one am excited to see what the Hawkeyes have in store this season. Cade McNamara has been the starting quarterback, the offensive line is being finalized, the running back group is as strong as ever, and the wide receiver room will hopefully follow suit.
Iowa State transfer Joshua Jefferson returns from injury
Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger expects forward Joshua Jefferson to be ready for preseason practice. The transfer forward from St. Mary’s started the first 26 games last season before suffering a knee injury and he missed most of summer workouts while recovering from surgery. Otzelberger says Jefferson watched...
Meet the Players Night At WCV
Wildcat football and volleyball are in scrimmage action today for Meet the Players night at West Central Valley. The volleyball action begins at 3PM, followed by a free will donation fun zone for kids at the baseball and softball field, and a parade of athletes for all the fall activities before the football scrimmage against the Madrid Tigers at 7PM. After the football scrimmage, there will be a foam party for everyone in attendance.
Iowa hunters bagged the most pheasants since 2007. What contributed to the high numbers?
Iowa saw a bountiful pheasant hunting season in 2023, bagging more birds than the last 16 years. An increase in pheasant populations also contributed to an increase in hunters, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. How many pheasants were bagged in Iowa? ...
Reminder: 2nd Annual Fundraiser in Memory of a Greene Co Teen
A reminder that today is the 2nd Annual Road Trip in Memory of Harley McDonald. Nina McDonald says the festivities include the road trip to six locations, starting and ending at the Scranton Community Center. Registrations are 9-11am, with a $20 fee. The afternoon includes the beer garden opening at noon, followed by the 515 Cornhole Tournament at 2pm. Dinner is then served at 6pm, along with a variety of raffles at 7pm and a live auction at 7:15pm. The event wraps up with live musical entertainment at 8pm with Dirt Road Divide.
Atlantic Opens Football Season With Some Newcomers on Defense
(Atlantic) Atlantic and Council Bluffs, Jefferson opens the season in a week 0 game tonight. The Trojans will have a lot of new faces on defense. The Trojans must find a replacement for Colton Becker, an all-district linebacker for the Trojans lost to graduation. Atlantic Head Coach Joe Brummer says Jake Wailes will fill that spot this season.
Adult Swim: Tom Kealy Brings Competitive Edge to Senior Games
On a mid-July summer afternoon during an Olympic year, Tom Kealy of Council Bluffs in all likelihood would have been a volunteer had the US Olympic Team Swim Trials taken place again in Omaha. But this year, the event took place outside Omaha for the first time since 2004 when they moved to Indianapolis.
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.
Oktoberfest Fun for the Whole Family in Des Moines
It’s hard to resist the fun that comes each year with Oktoberfest — German food, games, music, dancing, lederhosen, and some of the best beer around! Oktoberfest is one of the biggest annual events in Germany, celebrated from the end of September through the first Sunday in October (September 21 – October 6, 2024). But with all the German history right here in Central Iowa, it’s a fun occasion to celebrate in Des Moines, too.
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Second Adair Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market Today
The Adair Farmers Market is holding their second event for the year. The event will take place from 4-7pm at Adair Park with several local vendors providing other goods besides the produce available from local farmers and gardeners. Hungry Spartan Pizza will be on site selling pizzas for refreshments, and a live music performance will come from Tyler Folkerts. Other businesses will be coming from neighboring communities like Guthrie Center and Fontanelle.
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