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Iowa Basketball Boosted as Payton Sandfort Returns and Is Ranked Among Nation’s Top Wings
Payton Sandfort's return is a game-changer for Iowa basketball, following his bid for the 2024 NBA draft. As the Hawkeyes' leading scorer, Sandfort is now recognized as one of the top off-ball wings nationally, ranking second on 247Sports behind UConn’s Alex Karaban. His exceptional shooting, particularly in transition with 27 treys, positions him as a potential Big Ten Player of the Year candidate if he can improve his halfcourt rim rate. Last season, he averaged 16.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, making him integral to Iowa's push for a return to the NCAA Tournament.
Reminder: HWY 141 Garage Sales Happening Today & Tomorrow
A reminder that a huge annual garage sale is taking place today and tomorrow. The Iowa Highway 141 Garage Sale will be going on all day today and tomorrow stretching from the City of Sloan to Grimes. According to the Highway 141 Sale Association, the entire route lasts for 177 miles. Highway 141 Sale Association Member Melissa Mann tells Raccoon Valley Radio that drivers should be mindful of increased traffic along the highway.
Sixty-seven cats rescued from feces-filled Grinnell home
GRINNELL, Iowa — A Grinnell man has been charged with 48 counts of Animal Neglect with Serious Injury or Death after the Animal Rescue League rescued 67 cats from his home in Grinnell. The cats were in such poor health condition, 48 of the cats had to be euthanized. Some of the cats were put […]
Rocco Becht, Taylor Mouser, lead an Iowa State offense with 10 returning starters
AMES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa State returns 10 offensive starters in 2024, including quarterback Rocco Becht - the Cyclones haven’t had that level of year-to-year QB clarity since Brock Purdy’s senior year, 2021. The redshirt sophomore says now it’s time to take the next step. “My biggest...
Cyclones talk expectations at media day
AMES – Despite being picked just sixth in the Big 12 preseason poll, Iowa State returns 19 starters, and many at very important positions. Friday at ISU’s media day, the Cyclones spoke about the high expectations for the 2024 season. Mark Freund has the story.
Statement from the City on 209 W. 2nd St. N. Building
The August 10, 2020 derecho caused widespread damage in the City of Newton including significant damage to several buildings. The building owners of 209 W. 2nd St. N., Chedester Properties, LLC, failed to make repairs leaving the City with no choice but to seek legal recourse on behalf of our citizens to require the owner to make necessary repairs or demolish their building. That legal proceeding was resolved on October 2, 2023, through a Settlement Agreement between the two parties wherein Chedester Properties, LLC agreed to demolish the building as soon as possible but no later than February 2, 2024.
Eight Mustangs grab all-conference softball honors
Aug. 1—PCM's run to a softball conference championship had a little bit of everything. The Mustangs' top two pitchers were 1-2 in the league in earned run average and six players had an on-base percentage of .400 or better. Throw in the fact that all eight all-conference players had fielding percentages of .917 or higher, and the Mustangs won the Heart of Iowa Athletic Conference title with a ...
Audubon T-Bone Group Inviting All To Celebrate Albert The Bull’s Milestone Birthday During This Year’s T-Bone Days
Albert the Bull is looking sharp for his birthday celebrations. Picture credit to Audubon County Economic Development and Tourism. For the past 74 years, the Audubon T-Bone group has celebrated its annual Operation T-Bone Days as the town’s way to recognize and promote the beef industry. Every year, except for 2020, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the first weekend in August is dedicated to acknowledging Audubon’s impact in providing beef for consumers across Iowa and the United States. Tiffany Wittrock, Executive Director for Audubon Chamber of Commerce, says the City of Audubon played a crucial role in the transportation of cattle, giving the community a reason to celebrate.
Plenty warm and a bit humid this weekend, bigger cooldown next week
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The weather in eastern Iowa stays fairly consistent throughout the weekend, though a few wrinkles exist. Your First Alert: Dry and warm days, slim chance of nighttime storms each day. It’s a quiet start around eastern Iowa for your Saturday, with a similar set of...
Does Illinois Even Allow A 4-Day School Week?
The school week isn't a whole 5 days for everyone in the country. The new school year is just about upon us and the debate resumes: do we like 4-day school weeks or not? Several districts in Iowa are signing on for it for the 2024-2025 school year. Like anything...
Bankrupt nursing home says it owes Iowa taxpayers $1.1 million
(Fremont Co) A for-profit nursing home that has filed for bankruptcy says it owes Iowa taxpayers more than $1 million in fees the state failed to collect. In May, the for-profit Tabor Manor Care Center in Fremont County filed for bankruptcy, listing $1.3 million in assets and $2.3 million in liabilities.