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Another year of experience looks to propel MMCRU volleyball team forward
MARCUS — The MMCRU volleyball team is looking to build on last year’s season which ended with a 7-15 record. The Royals used several freshmen in their varsity rotation last season and that inexperience showed at times on the court. Head coach Heather Youde hopes last season was...
With playoff appearance under their belt, MMCRU is confident entering 2024
MARCUS — The upward trend for the MMCRU football program continued last season as they finished with a 7-3 overall record and went 5-1 in district games, finishing in second place in Class A District 1 and securing their first-ever playoff berth as a program. The Royals will look to keep the momentum going in 2024, even as some key players from last season graduated.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Forecast: the heat is on
We began a hotter trend today that will take us into at least Tuesday in central Iowa. A heat advisory goes into effect Sunday afternoon and will likely be repeated on Monday. The jetstream configuration has changed since Friday, and a ridge over the middle of the country is allowing hot air to pour north […]
What Is the Hottest City In Iowa?
We're really experiencing the dog days of summer here in the Hawkeye State right now. Iowa winters might be brutal, but Iowa summers are something else entirely. A good chunk of the state experienced absolutely suffocating weather over the past week. Temperatures were in the high 90s in parts of the state.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Iowa Man Breaks World Record for Largest Eggplant
Holding a world record for anything is a huge accomplishment. Iowa is home to quite a few record holders. There is Keeley and Kambry, twin sisters who hold the record for the most premature twins; and there's Kevin the great Dane who held the title for tallest living dog. News...
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