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Iowa family trying to rebuild after lightning strike sets home on fire
BOONE COUNTY, Iowa — A week after lightning struck his family's home, igniting a fire that burned the entire upstairs floor, Michael Crowson said he is unsure of how to proceed. For nearly five years, Crowson has dedicated his downtime to renovating his family's "fixer-upper," which is outside of...
Predicting Iowa State's easiest three-game slate
With Iowa State's opening kickoff just over a month away, the Cyclones are nearing another highly competitive Big 12 slate in 2024. Teams like UCF and Cincinnati will be embarking on their first journeys to Jack Trice Stadium, while ISU makes its debut at Utah as a Big 12 conference foe.
Iowa State football: 3 key position battles heading into 2024 season for Cyclones
The summer is typically a time of self-discovery for college football programs, but Iowa State already has a lot figured out. Nearly all of the Cyclones' starters return (20 in all). Iowa State also has non-starters returning with large numbers of snaps in previous seasons, such as junior linebacker Caleb Bacon. Iowa State...
Weather Alert: Eastern Iowa and Northwestern Illinois Brace for Showers and Thunderstorms
Davenport, IA – Residents of eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois can expect a mixed bag of weather in the coming days. Today, isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible mainly south of a Sigourney to Galesburg line through midday, with dry conditions expected elsewhere. Temperatures will range from the upper 70s to low 80s.
Iowa Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program Now Available in Pottawattamie County
(Council Bluffs) In response to this year’s severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Iowa, the State of Iowa has initiated the Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program for Pottawattamie County. This program is for individuals whose homes were significantly damaged, destroyed, or deemed uninhabitable in counties covered by a Presidential...
Western Iowa Braces for Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Des Moines, IA – Residents of western Iowa should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. According to the US National Weather Service in Des Moines, these weather conditions will initially affect the north to northeast regions this morning, extending to central and southern areas by this afternoon and into tonight.
Creative team buses add to the color of RAGBRAI. Here are 3 of them.
ATLANTIC — The shape and lines may be recognizable as old school buses, but for most, the iconic yellow paint is gone replaced by outside décor ranging from garish to artistic to, well, not suitable for a family newspaper. If bicycle riders are the stars of the Registers Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, the team buses are the behind-the-scenes backbone for many teams making the trip carrying the riders, all their gear and the ever-important provisions...
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...
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