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Kelly Hammond Temporarily Named Head Coach for WCV Volleyball
With July coming to an end and August on the horizon, fall sports at West Central Valley are beginning to ramp up. With open gyms for volleyball available at West Central Valley, Kelly Hammond has been tasked with getting the Wildcat girls in shape before the season starts. Hammond, who originally is the assistant coach for the Wildcat volleyball team, has been named head coach while coach Jami Schmitz is on maternity leave.
Family of crash victim from Waukee launch fundraiser to expand animal shelter
DE SOTO, Iowa — After Mollie Quick, 20, unexpectedly passed away in a car crash, her family launched a campaign to address overcrowding at the AHeinz57 Pet Rescue. Mother's Day weekend, Mollie, who was a hospital corpsman E-3, was on the way home to Waukee from her navy base in Twentynine Palms, CA.
Hagedorn Named Captain as Four Tigers Make Class 4A Tournament Team in Softball
Photo belongs to Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Four players from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team earned a spot on the 2024 All-Tournament Team. Following the conclusion of the Class 4A Softball Championship game between the ADM Tigers and Carlisle Wildcats, the all-tournament team was announced. The Tigers that were named included Sophomore Ellis Smith, Junior Aniston Tollari, Senior Cameran Smith, and Sophomore Lauren Hagedorn, who was recognized as the team captain.
Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone
EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO. Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.
Why is Iowa Restriping Interstates in Black & White Hash Marks?
Iowa roadways are ever-changing and one of the more recent modifications has left some motorists baffled. Not long ago, black hash marks began showing up alongside the white hash marks on Iowa interstates. The reason behind this is an obvious one, safety. What's the Reason Behind the Black & White...
Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing to welcome patients traveling from Iowa, where a ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect Monday. On Thursday, Minnesota’s Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan toured the Whole Woman’s Health of Minnesota, a nonprofit abortion clinic in the city of Bloomington. She welcomed Iowa residents who were seeking abortions after the state’s new restrictions take effect. Previously, abortion was legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy in Iowa. Last July, the state’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a new ban on the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy, which is often before women know they are pregnant. There are limited exceptions in cases of rape, incest, fetal abnormality or when the life of the mother is in danger. Sarah Traxler, an OB-GYN based in Minnesota and the chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood North Central States, said Iowa’s law could have ripple effects throughout the region.
Isolated Storms Sunday with Higher Rain Chances Overnight & Monday
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) -We’re starting the day with isolated showers across Eastern Iowa. We’ll see isolated showers and a few rumbles of thunder through the morning, mainly along and east of I-380. The chance for rain will gradually decrease this afternoon, but one or two storms later in the day can’t be ruled out. Most of the area will enjoy a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon with highs rising into the low to mid 80s.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear blasts Trump-Vance presidential ticket to Iowa crowd
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear drew standing ovations from the crowd Saturday at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration event. Beshear said the upcoming election would be vital to protecting Americans’ rights and keeping former President Donald Trump out of office. “Women’s rights are on the line, our economic recovery is on the […]
John Deere Confirms More Layoffs, Cuts in Salaried Workforce
John Deere has confirmed it plans to layoff more workers through cuts in its global salaried workforce according to Corridor Business Journal. Deere didn’t release details on the number of salaried employees affected. The most recent round of cuts follow more than 600 previously announced layoffs of Deere’s production workers at three facilities in Illinois and Iowa. The company didn’t say when the additional salaried workforce positions would be eliminated.
What Happens to Iowa if the New Madrid Fault Line Shakes Again?
When it comes to natural disasters, the Hawkeye State faces several risks: flooding, tornadoes, winter storms, drought, etc... But most Iowans would be shocked if you told them that a major fault line can be found not far from the state's borders. A major earthquake in this region could cause significant damage in several states, including Iowa.
Williamsburg holds off Davenport Assumption to earn second-straight Iowa softball state title
FORT DODGE — One year after winning the school’s first softball state championship, Williamsburg did it again. The No. 2-seeded Raiders took on No. 4 Davenport Assumption – a rematch of last season’s title game – on Friday in hopes of being the only team in this year’s tournament to repeat as champions. ...
Cass County Fair Horse and Dog Show Results
(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair Horse and Dog Show results on Friday are posted below. Champion FFA Showmanship-Taylor McCreedy-Atlantic FFA. Champion Senior Showman-Julienne Schutt-Griswold Clubsters. Runner-up Senior Showman-Kaylee Stetzel-Cowpokes. Champion Intermediate Showman-Cassidy Kennedy-Cowpokes. Runner-up Intermediate Showman-Karly Bylers-Griswold Clubsters. Champion Junior Showman-Cadence Kennedy-Cowpokes. Runner-up Junior Showman-Kenadie Krause-Cowpokes. Champion Overall Showman-Taylor McCreedy-Atlantic...
Jack Vanfossan leads Underwood to 2A Iowa high school baseball state championship
CARROLL — For 5 2/3 innings, Jack Vanfossan was unhittable, and that was more than enough to give Underwood its first state baseball championship with a 5-1 victory over New Hampton in the Class 2A title game Friday at Merchants Field. Vanfossan had just given up five runs in less than one inning during Underwood's 8-7 semifinal victory over Chariton on Thursday. But with everything on the line Friday, he was in the zone. ...
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