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3 major construction projects will reshape interstates in Des Moines. What's their status?
With summer being underway, so is peak construction time in Iowa. Over the last few years, commuting north of Des Moines on Interstate 35 to and from the city has been littered with construction. Sections of I-35 and Interstate 80 have closed multiple times for overnight construction work. ...
USDA makes $4.5 million available to add nutrition hubs
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability $4.5 million to establish three new USDA Nutrition Hubs in communities across the country. USDA Nutrition Hubs aim to equitably advance food and nutrition security and help prevent diet-related chronic diseases in historically underserved communities. The hubs will create a network that builds on the work of the pilot Nutrition Hub established last year in partnership with Southern University and A&M College under USDA’s Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition and Diet for Better Health initiative. Each hub will use “precision nutrition” principles to target the nutrition needs of each community. Applications for the competitive award program are open through Oct. 3. To learn more, visit the USDA website.
Adel woman allegedly assaults roommate Monday
An Adel woman was arrested Monday night after allegedly assaulting her roommate. Jennifer Jean De France, 52, of 29456 Old Portland Road, Adel, was charged with assault causing bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 7:45 p.m. Monday in the 29400 block of Old Portland Road, where officers...
Police identify Des Moines mother killed in crash that also injured 2 sons; charge driver
Des Moines Police Department officials identified a mother who was killed in a crash that hospitalized four other people, including her two children, on Saturday night as 47-year-old Maria Elena Rodriguez. Investigators believe the crash was triggered by the 28-year-old male driver of a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup who was allegedly involved in...
Regional Sports (7/23): Iowa's Higgins named to Big Ten Preseason Honors List
(KMAland) -- Regional college sports news updates are posted throughout the day. Continue to refresh for all of the latest from regional schools listed below. -Tennis earns ITA All-Academic award: https://cyclones.com/news/2024/7/22/cyclone-tennis-an-ita-all-academic-team.aspx. Iowa. -Jay Higgins named to Big Ten Preseason Honors List: https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2024/07/23/higgins-named-to-big-ten-preseason-honors-list/. Northern Iowa. -Tennis earns ITA All-Academic Award: https://unipanthers.com/news/2024/7/23/womens-tennis-uni-tennis-named-ita-all-academic-team-for-2023-24.
Conservation Field Day to Be Held Aug. 8 in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Crop farmers and anyone involved with on-farm conservation practices will get an in-person demonstration of some of the latest conservation efforts happening in Iowa during a special field day Aug. 8 being held in Cedar Rapids. Agronomists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are...
With thousands of Iowa jobs already cut, how deep will the farm downturn go?
A rush of farm-related layoffs in manufacturing and food processing has Iowa leaders and workers worried about how long and deep this agricultural downturn will be. So far this year, Deere & Co., Firestone/Bridgestone, Tyson and Smithfield have slashed about 3,750 jobs in Iowa and the Illinois side of the Quad Cities. With more...
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.
Meet the 20 Iowans Set to Battle It Out at the Iowa State Fair for a Chance at Millions
Get Ready for the Iowa State Fair’s Most Epic Jackpot Extravaganza. As money and jackpots go, this is going to be BIG! Twenty lucky Iowans are about to take their shot at winning up to a mind-blowing $5 MILLION right at the Iowa State Fair! That’s right, $5 MILLION! Do they take oversized checks at the drive-thru window? Asking for a friend.
Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday
An Iowa judge has ruled the state's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, preventing most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant.
Coach Lutterman Reflects on Perry Softball Season
The softball season has concluded for the Jayettes. Perry was eliminated in the Regional Championship by DCG. Tina Lutterman has sent in her resignation as coach. She has also had time to reflect on her last year. “Some of our goals finish in the top half of the conference and that was one that we attained and we also wanted to finish the season with 10 wins which was more than we were able to get last year and we attained that one as well so all in all I feel like we had a great season.” She also shared some of her favorite memories from this season. “Tina Kanealy pinch hit homerun really stands out that was a big moment for her and win. I’m happy for her for that. Also, I want to point out Sydney Barkley for that great catch she had in the Regional Final that just shows that she never gave up and we were continuing to get better all the way through the season.”
Saia Expands Network with New Terminals in California and Iowa
Saia announced the opening of two new freight terminals, one in Stockton, California, and the other in Davenport, Iowa. These new terminals are part of Saia's growth strategy, which includes recent openings in Montana, New Jersey, Texas, and Utah. The company plans to open 18 to 21 terminals this year, and plans to spend its $1 billion capital expenditures budget on real estate, equipment, and IT projects.
Johnston earns walk-off win over Waukee Northwest in Iowa high school state baseball tournament
CEDAR RAPIDS—It’s been hard to stop the rolling train that is Johnston baseball, the reigning back-to-back Class 4A state baseball champions. The Dragons were riding a 12-game winning streak heading into the start of the 4A Iowa state baseball tournament on Tuesday. ...
RRVT Lighted Bridge Closure Affecting Adel Until October
Photo belongs to the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association. The lighted bridge along the Raccoon River Valley Trail in the City of Adel is currently closed until this fall. The Raccoon River Valley Trail Association explains that the bridge, which is located on the east side of Adel, is going through rehabilitation for the next couple of months. Dallas County Conservation Director Mike Wallace tells Raccoon Valley Radio that the project is apart of the rehabilitation plan that’s been in place for the last five years to pave certain portions of the bridge. He illustrates the work that’s been done already along the bridge in Dallas County.
‘You could feel this’: Ankeny girls blank Wolves, will face No. 1 Valley in semifinals
On paper, the ninth-ranked Ankeny softball team appeared to be facing an uphill battle against No. 4 Waukee Northwest in Monday’s Class 5A quarterfinals at the state tournament. Ankeny coach Dave Bingham, though, had plenty of confidence in his squad. “I don’t know if a team was more prepared...
Young Women’s Resource Center names interim executive director
The Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) has named Rachel Woodhouse its interim executive director while the board of directors conducts a search for its next leader. Woodhouse started the role Monday. Woodhouse succeeds Kari Zimmerman who became YWRC’s executive director in 2020. Woodhouse has spent more than a...
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