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Spring Crest and Painted Woods West neighborhoods in Waukee to get new playgrounds in 2025
Waukee's parks and recreation department revealed the designs for the two new playgrounds to be located at Spring Crest and Painted Woods West neighborhoods in western Waukee. The two playgrounds are the first in their respective communities and both are expected to open in the fall of 2025. According to a news release from Waukee Parks and Recreation, the designs were modified based on feedback from residents. ...
Ice cream for breakfast: Uptown Dairy in Ankeny adds new flavors, affogatos, waffles
An ice cream shop in Ankeny is scooping out new flavors and ice cream for breakfast as it celebrates a big anniversary. Uptown Dairy in Ankeny, at 617 S.W. Third St. in the Uptown neighborhood, opened in July 2023 just ahead of the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) rolling through...
DCG Softball Ends Great Season With Loss
Dallas Center – Grimes softball played in a consolation 4A state game on Tuesday afternoon when they took on Norwalk in Fort Dodge, and the Warriors of Norwalk were able to get the victory winning the contest 3-1. DCG will end with a final record of 32-10 while Norwalk ends the year at 30-8.
Jayette Offense Relied Heavily on Top of the Order
Perry softball had a very inconsistent offense this past season. They had 11 games where they scored six runs or more. The Jayettes also had 13 games where they scored one or no runs. On the year, Perry averaged 4.4 runs per game as they went 10-19. The team would hit a modest .292. Karagyn Whelchel destroyed the ball all season long. The sophomore hit .454 to lead the club. She struck out just 5 times in 97 at bats. Her younger sister, Kalley Whelchel, had an average of .388 second on the team among qualified hitters. In a smaller sample size, Cate Erickson, hit .383. Emmalee Bell blasted five homeruns to lead the team and hit .359. Bell added 20 RBI’s a team high for a second straight campaign. The Jayettes had 5 seniors typically in the lineup and will have to replace that production next season.
2024 POSITION PRIMER: Iowa State wide receivers
Cyclone Alert will provide an in-depth preview of each Iowa State football position group leading up to the start of training camp on July 31. Today, the preview series continues with the Iowa State wide receivers. 2023 IN REVIEW. There likely was not a position group that provided more excitement...
PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Storms: Hail, Damaging Winds Expected Through 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents of Iowa and Illinois are advised to prepare for severe weather today, with storms expected to bring hail and winds exceeding 60 mph through 8 PM. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Marginal Risk warning, indicating occasional rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Fired UIHC resident faces sentencing for violating patient privacy laws
A fired University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics resident is now facing sentencing for violating federal patient privacy laws at two Iowa hospitals. Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez Roman, 34, formerly of Iowa City, was indicted in April on a charge of wrongfully obtaining individually identifiable health information under false pretenses for personal gain or malicious […] The post Fired UIHC resident faces sentencing for violating patient privacy laws appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
MC Snacks Receiving Ribbon Cutting on Friday from Perry Chamber
A local business in the City of Perry will be home to a ribbon cutting on Friday. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti tells Raccoon Valley Radio that the organization is traveling to MC Snacks Friday afternoon at 3pm. MC Snacks’ location is at Caboose Park, 1101 1st Avenue, in Perry and operates from a caboose railcar. Pasutti describes that the business handles sweet treats as it sits along the Raccoon River Valley Trail.
Des Moines Considering Putting A Limit On Backyard Chickens
(Des Moines, IA) -- Des Moines city leaders are considering changing an ordinance that may impact backyard flocks due to noise complaints. The City Council is discussing limiting the number of chickens and roosters a homeowner can have. A Des Moines councilwoman stated that the change is necessary as residents...
RAGBRAI Rolls into Knoxville Today
After months of preparation, RAGBRAI will officially be rolling into Knoxville today. The riders will be making the 75 mile ride from Winterset over to the Sprint Car Capital of the World. The city anticipates riders to be arriving as early as noon today. Riders will be coming up from the south on Highway 14 and a majority of them will be staying at the main campground located near the Knoxville Rec Center and Knoxville High School. There will be eight total campgrounds throughout the city with shuttles taking people from the campgrounds to the downtown area.
FEMA offers help to salvage storm-ravaged family treasures
GREENFIELD, Iowa — Iowa storm victims are getting some help to save damaged family photos and heirlooms. The Federal Emergency Management Administration is stepping in to help flood and tornado victims recover important family mementos. The agency is hosting an event Wednesday in Greenfield where preservation specialists will show families how to safely clean photos, […]
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