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McKay Group Adds Goff to Board of Directors
(Knoxville, IA, 7/8/24) For years, McKay Group has been more than just an insurance agency, with a commitment to protecting individuals and businesses as their own. Established in 1946, McKay Group has stood alongside its clients for generations, providing comprehensive solutions tailored to their unique needs. At the heart of...
Austin McCarl Out Drags Madsen to the Line in Crazy Finish at Knoxville!
Aaron Reutzel Cruises to Another 360 Win; Ryan Navratil Scores First Career Win in Pros. KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 13, 2024) – Austin McCarl won another incredible feature event Saturday with the 988 Lifeline 410’s at Knoxville Raceway on Van Wall Night at the Marion County Fair! After passing his brother Carson, he outdueled Kerry Madsen to the checkers to win his eighth career 410 feature here and $6,000 as well as a half beef aboard the Country Builders Construction #88. Aaron Reutzel was dominant in the 360 main event, leading all 18 laps and scoring his fifth win of the season, and the fourteenth in his career in that class, as well as a half a hog. Ryan Navratil became the tenth first-time feature winner at the Knoxville Raceway in 2024, when he made a late race pass in the Pro Sprint main to earn $800 and a quarter-hog.
Hagedorn Blasts 2 HR to Lead ADM Softball to Region Championship
Lauren Hagedorn (left) and Olivia Wyant (right) The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team advanced to the regional championship after Lauren Hagedorn marked an incredible individual performance. The Tigers defeated the Indianola Indians 9-2 in the Class 4A Region 4 Division on Saturday night. ADM started off in the bottom of the first...
Featured: Central College Faculty Selected for Vermeer Teacher Internship Program
Central College’s Stavros Papakonstantinidis, associate professor of communication studies, and Óscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish and dean of the Class of 2027, were selected for the Vermeer Teacher Internship summer program. The program offers educators a unique opportunity to delve into the dynamic operations of Vermeer Corporation.
IndyCar pit crews have 5.2 seconds to make or break a race
NEWTON, Iowa- In order for drivers to get from the starting line to the victory circle at the Iowa Speedway, they first have to get through pit lane. About 15 people make up a pit crew, but only seven of them go over the wall during a pit stop. These seven lift the car, change […]
Des Moines' 80/35 Music Festival, at new location in Water Works Park, gets mixed reviews
The first edition of Des Moines' 80/35 Music Festival to be held in Water Works Park apparently went off without incident, despite an excessive heat advisory from the National Weather Service, according to Des Moines police. But the two-day event, held Friday and Saturday, got mixed reviews from members of...
First look: Design for new Merle Hay kayak launch in Johnston near Bombers complex
Johnston unveiled the design for a new kayak launch off Merle Hay Road at an open house on Thursday. Officials presented early renderings for a planned improvement to get kayaks and canoes into Beaver Creek, just north of the Interstate 80/35 interchange, that will double as a trailhead to the adjacent Beaver Creek...
Newton (IA) Approves $629K Purchase of Two Ambulances, Replacing One Destroyed by Fire
Jul. 10—Two ambulances were purchased by the Newton City Council during the July 1 meeting, further updating the fire department’s fleet of emergency vehicles after one was destroyed in a fire earlier this year. It is estimated it will take until 2025 for both ambulances to be constructed and operational in town.
J.R. Singleton's Iowa State journey 'opposite' of current trends in college football
LAS VEGAS — The path towards defensive lineman J.R. Singleton's seat at Big 12 Media Days on Tuesday was winding and precious. The senior representative for Iowa State's media day showing is coming off his best year with the Cyclones so far, while making his most starts in a single season. But it took time for Singleton to develop into a true contributor on Iowa State's defensive interior.
No charges in fatal Cedar Rapids police shooting, Iowa Attorney General decides
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — No charges will be filed in the fatal police shooting of 40-year-old David Vanderhamm, the Iowa Attorney General's Office has decided. According to a report from Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Vanderhamm's mother called 911 and asked officers to take her son to the hospital for a mental health evaluation shortly before 2:30 p.m. on April 6, telling officers that her son was "violent and paranoid and had access to a gun." Two officers arrived and escorted Vanderhamm to the hospital, where he refused treatment and left the facility.
Woman jailed for punching officer in face
ROCK VALLEY—A 26-year-old Sioux City woman was arrested Thursday, July 11, on a Sioux County warrant for assault on persons in certain occupations resulting in bodily injury. The arrest of Tania Mitchel Hernandez stemmed from her being reported to law enforcement for indecent exposure about 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, June...
Saturday’s Area Scoreboard: Garrigan Baseball Wins District, Algona Softball Eliminated
The Bishop Garrigan baseball team captured a district title and advances to the substate final for the 2nd time in 3 years, outlasting St. Edmond 2-1 on Saturday night in the class 1A – district 6 championship game. The Golden Bears took a 1-0 lead in the 3rd inning,...
Former Dowling Catholic player Blake Larson selected by Chicago White Sox in MLB Draft
When Blake Larson packed his bags and moved from Des Moines to Florida to attend the prestigious IMG Academy, the hope was that he could improve his stock for the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. It paid off Sunday. Larson, a left-handed pitcher, was taken with the 68th overall pick by the Chicago White...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Iowa Republicans excited, reflective as they arrive at Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Iowa Republicans met to kick off their week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Sunday night, greeting the traditionally festive occasion with a note of sober reflection following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. Republican Party of Iowa co-chair Linda Upmeyer said she was “shocked” and “stunned” by...
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