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2025 Ford Explorer Has Arrived At Dealers
The refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer debuted in early February, with production scheduled to kick off at the Chicago Assembly plant in May. However, with The Blue Oval keen to conduct extensive quality checks on its refreshed or redesigned models before shipping them to customers and dealers, it wasn’t entirely clear how long we might have to wait for deliveries to begin. As it turns out, that process has already begun.
RAGBRAI 2024 Day 5 preview: Leaving Knoxville, riders move on to Ottumwa
If you succeeded in grinding out the last two long, hilly days, Day 5 is a chance to slow down a little and enjoy the southern Iowa scenery. The mileage is just over 60 and the elevation gain is a mere 2,500 feet, 80% less than the epic Day 3 climb. Here's what's...
Iowa Suicide Prevention Coalition Summit Is Aug. 29 in Cedar Falls
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Suicide Prevention Coalition Summit: Suicide Prevention across the Lifespan will be held at the Bien Venu Event Center in Cedar Falls on Thursday, Aug. 29. This summit is sponsored by the Iowa Suicide Prevention Planning Committee, County Social Services, UnityPoint Health Allen Foundation, Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region, Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center.
The 10 Big 12 non-con games to be excited about
Iowa State Cyclones’ special team Myles Mendeszoon (6) takes down Iowa Hawkeyes’ punt returner Kaden Wetjen (21) during a punt return in the fourth quarter of the Cy-Hawk football game at the Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK.
Audit of ESA administrator shows extra costs; Dept. of Ed provides explanation
DES MOINES, Iowa — In April of 2023, the state of Iowa agreed to a contract with the company Odyssey to administer the educational savings accounts to students and families. State Auditor Rob Sand and his office released an annual report on Tuesday of recommendations for the Iowa Department of Education. In the audit, the […]
Water Quality Research Lab: Improving Water Quality in Iowa and Beyond
Michelle Soupir, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, built the foundation for an impactful research team and lab 16 years ago. At the lab, she has enabled collaborations on projects with many state and national organizations. “We’ve worked hard over the years to ensure our research questions are relevant to...
National coalition helping rural students earn college degrees doubles in size
The STARS College Network, which partners with top colleges — including the University of Iowa — to ensure that students from rural and small-town America have the information and support they need to enroll in and graduate from the college or university of their choice, is doubling its membership.
Abbie Grove, the 11th elementary school in the Ankeny school district, is open
CORRECTION: A previous version of this article incorrectly reported the number of elementary schools in Ankeny. Abbie Grove is the district's 11th elementary school. Ankeny Community School District celebrated the opening of Abbie Grove Elementary, the 11th elementary school in the Ankeny system, which will be open for the 2024-2025 school year. ...
Perry man arrested after giving cops fake names
A Perry man was arrested Tuesday night after he allegedly misidentified himself to a law enforcement officer. Carlos Rene Lopez Ramirez, 27, of 1212 Fifth St., Perry, was charged with driving while barred, driving while revoked, interference with official acts, providing false identification information and malicious prosecution. The incident began...
'It's just irresponsible': U.S. Humane Society calls for investigation into Blue Zoo
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — 'Horrified' was one word the Humane Society of the United States used to describe the news about the shark bite at Blue Zoo, which led to the shark being euthanized. Now, the Humane Society is calling on the city and local law enforcement to...
West Des Moines P&Z takes steps to move the Grand Experience forward
The West Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission took steps this week toward the realization of the Grand Experience, a planned $500 million entertainment and commercial development. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted Monday to recommend approval of an amendment to the city’s planned unit development concept plan and...
STEM focused school enrolling students
Smaller class sizes and a dedication to STEM is what one new Des Moines school is all about! Emily Reiman, Enrollment Coordinator for Horizon Science Academy, talks about the upcoming school year. For more information, you can go online to hsadesmoines.org or call 515-335-1937. This segment is sponsored.
How you can see Moulin Rouge! The Musical | Paid Content
DES MOINES, Iowa — 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' is coming to the Des Moines Civic Center this August and Local 5 is giving you a chance to win a night out including tickets to the show. Starting July 29, watch 'Iowa Live' each weekday at 11:45 a.m. and listen...
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