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T.J. Otzelberger Adds Two New Assistants To His Basketball Coaching Staff At Iowa State
Iowa State men's basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger has named Erik Crawford and Stevie Taylor as assistant coaches. Crawford has spent the past two seasons as the Director of Player Development, while Taylor was the Assistant Director of Player Development last season. The 2023-24 Cyclones won the Big 12 Championship...
Former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark goes out on the town during a trip to Des Moines
Iowa Hawkeye basketball legend and Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark returned to the Des Moines metro on Friday during a break in the WNBA season. After delivering backpacks filled with school supplies to 350 Des Moines Public Schools students at an event at Des Moines North High School, she made a stop at 301 Craft & Rooftop, just south of MLK Parkway and downtown Des Moines. ...
New Admin Building Updates Will Be Present at Tuesday’s Dallas County Supervisors Meeting
The Dallas County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Tuesday. The board is receiving several updates with the new administration building in Adel, including a construction and contingency update, a substantial completion schedule review, pay application #16, and a furniture package change order. Other items on the...
Tito’s Lounge Sweet Deal
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Chicken parade prompts changes to proposed restrictions in Iowa’s capital city
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s capital city is establishing a new pecking order for backyard chickens and roosters after some of their diehard fans paraded around City Hall with some of their flocks on Monday. City Manager Scott Sanders said in a statement issued Friday evening that...
WWII Aircraft, and History, on Display in Des Moines this Weekend
(Des Moines, IA) --- Several people are taking flights in some very historic World War II aircraft at the Des Moines Airport this weekend, including on well-preserved B-29 Superfortress. "She's one of two that are still flying in the world," said Cheryl Hilvert, with the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-29,...
Now open: Wyffels Hybrids Iowa site
After years of planning and 15 months of construction, Wyffels Hybrids officially opened their new Iowa site July 10. More than 200 fulltime employees gathered in Ames, Iowa, for the official ribbon cutting ceremony led by company president John Wyffels. “Today marks a tremendous milestone in our ongoing 78-year journey...
Central Iowa teachers, students get assistance with back to school shopping
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Ahead of the first day of school, students and families got some much-needed assistance through Tax Free Weekend while Perry teachers were treated to a free shopping spree thanks to a good Samaritan. Friday and Saturday marked Tax Free Weekend for the State of Iowa....
Way We Live: Everyone plays a part on the farm
DALLAS CENTER, Iowa — It’s very much a family affair at Brewer Farms. “We all pitch in,” says Linda Brewer. The Brewers are one of seven farm families who will be recognized as recipients of the 2024 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair. Nominations included descriptions of how living on the farm and choosing farming as an occupation has shaped the family’s life.
Tyler Courtney Wins the 2024 360 Knoxville Nationals
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 3, 2024) – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 3, 2024) – Tyler Courtney has visted Knoxville Raceway’s victory lane on two prior occasions, but Saturday night he did it for the first time in a winged sprint car during the finale of the 34th Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank.
Reminder: Final Meet Me in Minburn is Tonight
A reminder that the finale of a summer series event in the City of Minburn is happening tonight. The last Meet Me in Minburn concert series is tonight, featuring a free will donation meal and musical entertainment. Minburn Betterment Group Member Megan Cline tells Raccoon Valley Radio her favorite aspect of the event.
Des Moines city leaders working to purchase and stabilize building previously facing potential public nuisance designation
DES MOINES, Iowa — Over five months after it was facing a potentialpublic nuisance designation, city leaders are hoping to save one Des Moines building with some serious wear and tear. The city is working to purchase the building located at 200 Euclid Ave. in the Highland Park neighborhood.
Louie Varland continues his improvement as Saints beat Iowa Cubs 5-1
Louie Varland has tried to turn his season around for the St. Paul Saints since giving up a career-high 12 runs on June 23. Saturday in Iowa was another step. Varland (4-8) pitched six scoreless innings for St. Paul in a 5-1 victory against the Iowa Cubs. Varland allowed five hits and one walk in his outing, and he struck out eight batters. He’s allowed no runs in three of his last four starts.
Hinterland flooded with complaints about packed crowds, lack of water on Friday
Hinterland is off to a hot, miserable start for some festivalgoers hoping to get an experience of a lifetime. Those hoping to see stars like Chappell Roan, Noah Kahan, Vampire Weekend and more have to brave a heat index of around 100 degrees, crowds and not enough water, attendees told the Register. Hinterland...
ISU's Abu Sama poised for sophomore year jump
AMES, Iowa — 16 carries. 272 yards. 3 touchdowns. Some might refer to Abu Sama's November stats against Kansas State as "video game numbers." New Offensive Coordinator Taylor Mouser has gotten to put up some video game numbers with his running back. "I am so good with him in...
Monte Morris back in Ames hosting basketball camp
AMES – Former Iowa State great Monte Morris was back in town on Saturday hosting his annual ‘Monte Morris basketball camp.’ Plenty of campers came out to get up close training with one of the best to every war the Cyclone uniform. Morris is entering his 8th season in the NBA, and just recently signed […]
Iowa State Football has high expectations heading into the 2024 season
AMES, Iowa – 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.
Thousands attend India Day celebration at Living History Farms
URBANDALE, Iowa- Thousands gathered at the Living History Farms in Urbandale to celebrate cultural food, music, and dance during the India Day celebration. The annual event is hosted by the Indo-American Association of Iowa and is meant to celebrate India’s independence. Pooja Mayur is the founder of Ishara Dance in Des Moines and her group […]
The BIG FIVE-OH kept audiences laughing and wondering what was next
Julie (Alli McCammant), George and Marie’s daughter, tries to think up a quick solution to cover up how drunk her new boyfriend, Douglass (Jeff Britts), is as he prepares to meet George and Marie for the first time in the Brooklyn Community Theater production of "The BIG FIVE-OH," July 26-28.