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1961 – Hutcherson Wins Warmup at Donnellson
Donnellson, Iowa (July 7, 1961) – Dick Hutcherson, Keokuk, warmed up for the Iowa International 300-lapper in Des Moines, by winning the 100-lap International Stock Car Association stock car feature at the Lee County Fairgrounds on Friday evening. Most of the drivers competing in the 300-lap feature at the...
'Together we rise': Madison County residents fundraise for family who lost home in Winterset
WINTERSET, Iowa — Madison County residents, alongside friends and family of Winterset couple Ryan and Mandy Gainuss came together Saturday afternoon for a fundraiser at Covered Bridges Winery to help raise money for rebuilding efforts of the family's home that was destroyed in a deadly, EF-4 tornado in 2022.
Hawaii’s Jeremiah Lyman-Palakiko finishes in top-10 of a national rodeo competition
Hawaii’s Jeremiah Lyman Palakiko traveled alongside 17 other middle schoolers from Hawaii to compete in the National Junior High School Finals Rodeo (NJHSFR) in Des Moines, Iowa. Lyman-Palakiko an 8th grader, competed against more than 200 others in the Chute Dogging competition. The Hawaii native had the 7th best average score through all of his […]
Record-breaking people attend Goodguys 33rd Speedway Motors Heartland National
DES MOINES, Iowa- Des Moines is going back in time this weekend for the Goodguys 33rd annual Speedway Motors Heartland National. Over 5,000 vintage vehicles are on display at the Iowa State Fairgrounds until Sunday July 7th. Two of the cars on display were built by Andy Leach, a Nebraska native and owner of Cal […]
Jasper County to pursue a bond vote for multiple projects this November
Jul. 6—To pay for the second phase of the Liberty Avenue Yard, shop buildings in two Jasper County parks, outfitted classrooms in the nature center and extra facilities for the sheriff's office, the supervisors are expected to pursue a bond vote this coming November and they claim they can do so without raising taxes. Supervisor Brandon Talsma said due to changes in state law the bond ...
South Hamilton will try it again on Monday
The South Hamilton baseball team enters the postseason having won five in a row, including a 10-2 victory last time out vs. Pocahontas Area. Now, the Hawks look to start another streak as they begin postseason play here Monday at Mike Penning Athletic Complex. South Hamilton (10-10 overall) hosts BCLUW...
Sweet corn comes back for the season
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Sweet corn is back, and Saturday was the first chance people at the Dubuque Farmers’ Market could buy Sweet corn. “It’s like the corn version of ice cream,” Alek Eglinton said. Many people went to the Farmers’ Market specifically for the yellow treat,...
Volunteers Needed: Large-scale Cleanup Effort Happening In Greenfield
(Greenfield) The City of Greenfield and the Adair & Guthrie County Emergency Management Agency are organizing a 12-day volunteer cleanup effort before RAGBRAI comes to town. They need volunteers of all skill levels to help clear the debris left by the tornadoes that struck on May 21, damaging or destroying nearly 400 homes and properties.
Reed's perfection puts Lenox past SIdney, into district semifinal
(Lenox) -- Lenox baseball received five flawless innings of pitching from senior Carter Reed Saturday afternoon, advancing the Tigers to a Class 1A District 15 semifinal. Reed pieced together a five-inning, 56-pitch perfect game as Lenox (19-7) rolled to a 10-0 win over Sidney (5-13) in a district quarterfinal on KMA-FM 99.1.
Crabs continue to struggle on the road as Rogues pull away late
The Humboldt Crabs continued to struggle in Pacific Empire League play after dropping another road game on Friday night. The Crabs traveled to Medford to play the Rogues in hot conditions and lost 7-4. It was the team’s seventh conference road loss in seven PEL road games this summer, as...
Grassley holds public Q&A in Albia
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley held an hour-long public Q&A session in Albia last Tuesday at the Monroe County Courthouse. About 40 people attended the meeting to speak with Grassley and share their concerns. Some of the questions asked included concerns about CRP payments being too high, the need for less...
Humboldt area flood cleanup and park washed away
HUMBOLDT, Iowa — Early morning on June 27th, the West Fort of the Des Moines river, the flood waters hit their peak and began going down. Now, over a week later, the cleanup is underway for a small group of homes along the river. Jerry and Melanie Hewitt, of Clive, have been coming to this […]
AGWSR Baseball beginning postseason with Colo-Nesco rematch Saturday
The AGWSR baseball team will look to continue a season-long win streak when it begins the postseason against Colo-Nesco Saturday. It’ll be a neutral-site game at West Fork, with coverage airing on 99 The Wave at 4:40 p.m. The Cougars (7-18) have won three straight, including Monday’s 14-12 win...
Panther Softball Score 20 Runs on Eagles
The Panorama Panther softball team had their final regular season game in Afton against the East Union Eagles, resulting in the Panthers claiming a 20-8 victory over the Eagles. Panorama would score a run in the top of the first but East Union would respond quickly and take the lead, notching in three runs of their own in the bottom of the first. This would light a fire under the Panthers, who would score six runs to take a 7-3 lead and would not look back. Panorama would score every inning, and would notch in another six runs in the final inning of the contest resulting in a 20-8 landslide victory for the Panorama Panthers.
Iowan with disability wins federal support
The U.S. Office for Civil Rights has issued a ruling ensuring that an Iowa man with disabilities is able to live in his home and receive round-the-clock medical care. Advocates for people with disabilities hope the move sets precedent for other people in Iowa and around the country. When he...
Caitlin Clark’s old AAU program has dominant Minnesota players now, too
MINNEAPOLIS - Before Caitlin Clark became a basketball icon during her record-setting career at Iowa, an important part of her development came in high school with her AAU team - All Iowa Attack. The AAU program based in Ames, now with 600 athletes and its own state-of-the-art facility, was established...
KMAland Sports Schedule (7/6): Postseason baseball begins
(KMAland) -- Postseason baseball is here with KMA Sports covering six games between Neola, Lenox and Afton on Saturday. Check out the KMAland Sports Schedule for Saturday below. KMALAND BASEBALL SCHEDULE. Iowa Class 1A District 3 — First Round. Boyer Valley vs. Newell-Fonda (at Woodbury Central), 1:00 PM. Audubon...
Deadline is Wednesday to Signup for U10-U15 Soccer with Jefferson Parks and Rec
The deadline for youth in Jefferson and the surrounding communities is fast approaching to register for three soccer programs with the Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department. JPRD is partnering with the Boone Soccer Club for U10, U12 and U15 fall soccer programs. JPRD Assistant Director Nathan Kral says the U10...
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