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13,600-Year-Old Mastodon Skull Found in Iowa Creek
(Des Moines) A 13-thousand-year-old mastodon skull has been found in an Iowa creek. Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist said in a social media post that they found the well-preserved skull on the side of a creek bed in Wayne County Wednesday at an excavation site they had been mining for the last 12 days.
Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson to speak at KMAland libraries
(KMAland) -- KMAland residents can learn more about the crossover between mental health treatment and law enforcement in Iowa this week. That's because Author and Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson is appearing at multiple southwest Iowa libraries this week, discussing his new book, "Anyplace But Here: The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System." Thompson will be at the Red Oak and Clarinda libraries on Wednesday and at the Tabor and Shenandoah libraries on Thursday. Thompson says his inspiration for the book came from his frustration with the state's mental health treatment program and the hope to reform it.
Meet the 2024 Bill Riley Talent Search grand champion at the Iowa State Fair
The 2024 Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair featured many promising young dancers, musicians and singers over seven days of preliminary competition and three days of semifinals, but in the end, only one can now claim to be the champion. Sunday afternoon, nine acts took to the Anne & Bill...
In Touch with South Central Iowa – Knights of Columbus Campaign
Joe Lickteig with the Knights of Columbus previews the annual Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in Pella and the Pellathon on August 30th at St. Mary’s Church. Podcast: Play in new window | Download. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More.
Prominent criminal defense attorney takes on case of man accused of assaulting Ferguson police officer
According to authorities, Officer Travis Brown was attacked by Elijah Gantt on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death. An East St. Louis man accused of assaulting a Ferguson police officer is still behind bars, as of Monday afternoon. Brown is still hospitalized following an assault by Elijah Gantt...
2024 Iowa State Position Preview: Defensive Line
Defensive line is a position that, despite having solid depth and good performers, needs to take a step forward in order for the Cyclones to compete for a league title. Departure-wise, 80% of the production is back for this top-30 unit from a year ago. This group went into the season having to replace Will McDonald IV, a task this group is now a year removed from.
BUSSE: Weekly thoughts on Jackson's injury, Week 3 of camp, notable Big 12 non-con games
Cyclone Alert Publisher Alec Busse's Weekly Thoughts column is available with his thoughts on Daniel Jackson's injury, week three of training camp and notably early season Big 12 football games. He also briefly previews Week Zero games on Saturday and recaps a fun experience on Friday night. College football games...
Drake Softball Hires Molly Jacobsen McCargar as Pitching Coach
Drake Softball has announced the hiring of Molly Jacobsen McCargar as the new pitching coach, effective immediately. Head coach Lindsay Diehl expressed excitement over Jacobsen McCargar's addition, highlighting their long-standing professional relationship and the perfect timing for her to join the Bulldogs. Jacobsen McCargar arrives from the University of Missouri, where she served as an Assistant Pitching Coach, contributing to the team’s scouting efforts. Before that, she played pivotal roles at the University of Texas, helping the Longhorns achieve significant NCAA tournament success. A native of Adel, Iowa, she brings a wealth of experience and accolades from her playing days and previous coaching positions.
1967 – Stott Fails – Derr Wins Fair Race
A stuck jack wrecked any hopes of Lenny Funk unseating Ernie Derr in the 200-lap stock car contest in Des Moines. Not even Ramo Stott (second from left) and his crew could help. Des Moines, Iowa (August 19, 1967) -Keokuk veteran Ernie Derr weathered a game bid by Lenny funk...
'I Can Do This': Broken Arrow Woman Cycles 434 Miles Across Iowa
A Broken Arrow woman just got back from a weeklong bike ride that's been going on for 51 years. The ride is hundreds of miles across the state of Iowa. A bike and endless pavement. That's all Julie Williamson needs to find a sense of peace. “The wind is in...
Iowa Schools Start On A Friday This Year Because Of This Dumb Law
People from other states say that Iowa is actually an acronym that stands for Idiots Out Wondering Around. When you read this article about why schools start the 2024-2025 school year on Friday, you'll agree that they also wonder in Des Moines. Sure, it makes sense for school to start...
Adorable Iowa State Fair Pie-Eating Contest Winner Goes Viral
Congratulations to Zack Lucas for his big win! Last Thursday (August 15th), the 8-year-old Iowan was named a champion in one of the Iowa State Fair's annual pie-eating contests!. Last week, KCCI posted a hilarious video of Zack Lucas after his big win at the Iowa State Fair, and the...
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