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Ottumwa Public Library Receives Accreditation from the State Library of Iowa
DES MOINES(State Library of Iowa)—The State Library of Iowa announced that the Ottumwa Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.”. Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The...
Lone Tree Libertarian runs for 1st district congressional seat
Libertarian candidate for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Nicholas Gluba vowed to fight eminent domain and U.S. foreign interventions, speaking Saturday at the Des Moines Register’s Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair. Gluba, of Lone Tree, who served as a Marine during Operation Iraqi Freedom, said the money...
Carroll City Council Highlights Before/After Work At Fairview Village Apartments
Carroll city officials highlighted renovation work at the Fairview Village Apartments during last night’s (Monday) meeting, showcasing the stark difference between its current and previous owners. MW Capital Group 2 LLC purchased four of the five buildings from Carlson Property Holdings and Management earlier this year and has gotten to work gutting the dilapidated interiors and refinishing them with modern amenities. Carroll Fire Chief and Building Department Director Dan Hannasch says their finished units are a night-and-day difference from how they were before.
Belmond-Klemme Will Look to Make Most of New Opportunities this Fall
Belmond-Klemme welcomes two new coaches this fall as Josh Portillo will take over cross-country and Josh Faaborg will step in to lead the football program. Belmond-Klemme Activities Director James Severson looks forward to what Portillo and Faaborg bring to new roles. “Over in the cross country sector, we share with...
Vance to visit Nebraska for a fundraiser
OMAHA — Nebraska’s swinging 2nd Congressional District will host both 2024 vice presidential candidates in coming days, the latest sign of how significant the campaigns consider the stray Electoral College vote. Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, plans to visit Omaha...
Mile posts: Items on Karissa Schweizer, Edwin Kurgat, Devin Allbaugh, Dan Froeschle, Nathan Hopp, Emerson Vokes
Two weeks of results and no surprise that the Paris Olympics leads off this edition of the WEEKEND UPDATE of the best performances by Iowa-based collegiate and postcollegiate distance runners and triathletes. Former Dowling Catholic prep Karissa Schweizer notched a pair of top-10 finishes to finish an outstanding week of efforts on the track at Stade de France north of Paris. On Aug. 5, the six-time Missouri NCAA champion became the fastest American woman ever in the...
Iowa committee approves rules on gun permits for school staff
(The Center Square) - The Iowa Administrative Rules Committee approved rules on Tuesday for a law that would allow school staff to carry firearms on campus. House File 2586, signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds, requires school personnel who want to carry firearms into the schools to obtain a permit that requires annual live scenario quarterly live firearms training approved by the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Tawny Kruse,...
The Iowa State Fair's 109-year-old Sheep Barn has a new coat of paint. See the renovations:
When it comes to renovations at the Iowa State Fair, the most popular projects usually involve restrooms and air conditioning, according to Peter Cownie, executive director of the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation. The opening ceremony of the State Fair on Thursday showcased the newly renovated 109-year-old Sheep Barn, spruced up with...
Indianola Boys Cross Country Returns Key Contributors
The Indianola boys cross country team were led by six underclassman for the majority of 2023, which included a fourth place finish in a loaded Little Hawkeye Conference meet, with the varsity roster featuring mostly sophomores and freshmen. The Indians incoming juniors Reed Robbins, Keifer Barnes, Paxton Bloom have been contributors at the varsity level for the past several years, with incoming juniors Sam Appel, Isaiah Thomsen, Kingston Bloom, and Owen Welling competing at state qualifying helping Indianola to a 6th place finish.
Knoxville Volleyball Returns Experience After Heavy Graduation Loses
It will be a different look to the Knoxville Volleyball Squad this season. The Panthers had one of their best years since Mollie Keitges took over coaching, finishing 27-10, winning the South Central Conference and getting to within one game of the state tournament only to lose to the eventual State Champion. While it will be different, Coach Mollie Keitges is stopping short of saying it is a rebuild.
Bondurant man charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing man with makeshift bayonet
BONDURANT, Iowa — A Bondurant man is accused of attacking a man with a makeshift bayonet. Christopher Dorf was booked into the Polk County Jail Tuesday. He's charged with attempted murder. Court documents say he staked out a homeless encampment where his targeted victim lived. He attacked the man...
Des Moines’ KXNO To Lead New Iowa Sports Radio Network
IHeartMedia Iowa has launched the Iowa Sports Radio Network, dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of sports across the state. The network is now broadcasting on five stations, with 106.3 KXnO (KXNO-AM) in Des Moines serving as the flagship. This expansion focuses on sports ranging from the University of Iowa and...
Iowa Gatorade Player Of The Year To Play Sr Year In Ohio
(8-13-24) Huge basketball news. Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year Curtis Stinson Junior will not spend his upcoming senior year at Valley High School in West Des Moines. I can confirm the report from Prep Hoops Scout that Curtis, who goes by CJ, will spend his senior year at a prep school in Ohio. Last March, The 6-foot-4 guard led the Tigers to a 21-5 record and their second straight title.
ADM Football Right Tackle Caleb Oberhoffer Ready for Final Season
A senior from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Football team is making final preparations prior to the last go-around with his teammates. Caleb Oberhoffer is playing Right Tackle and Nose Guard for the Tigers as he describes the other sports of basketball and track that he’s involved in played a major part with his offseason training to help him get properly ready. Oberhoffer notes that he looks up to his father because he has been a good role model in his life. He also is encouraged by a well-known defensive end in the NFL.
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