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A-List Star Dreams of Switching Lives with Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark is a big deal here in the Hawkeye State. It still shocks me sometimes when people outside of Iowa know who she is. As the basketball legend continues to break records on the court, it's not just avid sports fans who are paying attention to her. She's getting a whole lot of love and appreciation from some big names in Hollywood.
Iowa school districts receive grants for therapeutic classrooms
The Iowa Department of Education is issuing its fourth round of competitive grants to ten school districts in the state to establish or continue therapeutic classrooms. Clinton and North Scott Community School Districts are receiving a portion of the $2.85 million for the 2024-2025 school year. Clinton is collecting $146,000, and North Scott is accepting $174,500.
Pre-Season High School Volleyball Rankings
(Area) — The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has released its Pre-Season Volleyball Rankings. In Class 1A, Riverside is ranked #8 — the Bulldogs went 27-11 last season and only lose two seniors this year. Ayla Richardson (636 assists, 96 kills, 143 digs, 39 blocks, 35 aces) returns at Setter, Elly Henderson (207 kills 145 digs, 36 blocks, 21 aces) is back up front, and Sophia Taylor (183 kills, 64 blocks, 19 aces) will give the Bulldogs a dynamic three-punch attack.
13 Iowa beaches are not recommended for swimming after high E. coli, algae tests
Mother Nature has at least one more hot weekend in store for Iowans this summer. So, if you're headed to a beach to cool down, don't forget to check water quality reports before you head out. Wondering how can you check up on water monitoring, beach classifications and know what locations are open...
Several Hunting Seasons About to Begin in Iowa
(Lewis) Late summer and early fall brings with it a handful of hunting seasons. John Lorenzen, appearing on the KSOM Radio DNR Report, mentioned the Dove and Teal Seasons start on September 1, and the squirrel and Rabbit seasons begin on August 31. Lorenzen says that one year ago, 19,600...
Eastern Iowa Restaurant Re-Opens Under New Owners
An Eastern Iowa restaurant open since the 1980s is now under new ownership, and is back open with a new menu and a new look!. The Pizza Place in Center Point, Iowa opened in 1982. The restaurant was owned for years by Cindy and Dave Krumm. They were known for their great pizzas, especially the homemade crust recipe. The pizza and the crust recipe remain but The Pizza Place is now owned and run by Allison and Craig Sorensen. After taking over the restaurant, they closed down for a short time to freshen up the interior and the menu too.
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