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RAGBRAI 2024 daily planner: Route, mileage and highlights along the way
DES MOINES, Iowa — The world's longest, oldest, and largest recreational bicycle ride is back for its 51st trek across the state of Iowa. This year's version of RAGBRAI — the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — departs from Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ends 434 miles later in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. In between, there will be overnight stops at Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant, with plenty to eat, drink, do and see along the way.
Deer hunters and lovers may especially enjoy this weekend's full moon thanks to its name
Add looking at the sky to your Sunday morning routine this weekend. The next full moon occurs on Sunday, July 21, exactly one month after June's Strawberry moon. The National Weather Service in Des Moines is forecasting a mostly cloudy night on Saturday, and a partly sunny Sunday with a slight chance of thunderstorms in Des Moines and Ames as of July 18. Iowa City is expected to have a mostly cloudy Saturday night followed by a partly sunny Sunday. In northwestern Iowa's Sioux City, expect cloudy conditions and a chance of thunderstorms on Saturday evening and another chance for thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Sunday, according to NWS.
Occupant of vehicle shoots at another vehicle in traffic, DMPD investigating
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating a shooting incident where an individual inside a vehicle allegedly shot at another vehicle in traffic Thursday evening. At around 7 p.m. officers responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of East 30th Street and Maple Street. According to police, the […]
New heights without leaving the ground: M:2:I MAVRIC rover team notches best finish in international competition
It was a best-ever result for the Department of Aerospace Engineering’s Make To Innovate (M:2:I) Mars Rover Team, “MAVRIC,” in the 2024 University Rover Challenge (URC), the world’s premier robotics competition for college students. The MAVRIC (Mars Analog Vehicle for Robotic Inspection and Construction) team was...
Des Moines Police Department investigating drive-by shooting on Indianola Avenue
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police announced that is investigating a drive-by shooting Thursday afternoon which left no reported injuries. The shooting took place at the 1900 block of Indianola Avenue, authorities said. The shooting, which police said poses no further threat to the neighborhood, is under investigation.
Iowa 4-H Member Emerson Waltz Shines at Genius Olympiad in New York
AMES, Iowa –Emerson Waltz, a Kossuth County 4-H member and junior from Algona High School, has achieved remarkable success at the Genius Olympiad Science Fair competition held in New York. Competing against top young scientists from around the globe, Waltz placed second in her category with her project titled "The Power of Plastics: The Recycling of Plastics for an Alternative Fuel Source."
Ankeny joins other Iowa cities in holding special census
ANKENY, Iowa — Ankeny's special census is officially underway. An updated population count could help the city qualify for another $5 million in funding. People who live in Ankeny should have received a letter with a 12-digit code and instructions to complete the form online. If residents don't respond...
Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Is Aug. 6
AMES, Iowa – The horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold the 2024 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Iowa State University’s Horticulture Research Station, northeast of Ames. The annual event will feature various research and demonstration projects on fruit and...
Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State volleyball team earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, announced by the AVCA. Iowa State picked up the award for the fifth-straight year and the eighth time since the award's beginning in 1992-93. Every AVCA Team Academic Award earned by the Cyclones has come while Christy Johnson-Lynch has led the program. Through the 2023-24 academic year, the Cyclones posted a cumulative GPA of 3.43. Iowa State posted a fall semester GPA of 3.51 and spring GPA of 3.34 as a team. To earn the AVCA Team Academic Award, teams must maintain...
RVR Broadcasting Live at Perry Chamber’s 2nd Street Block Party Tomorrow
The Perry Chamber’s 2nd Street Block Party is happening tomorrow with Raccoon Valley Radio broadcasting prior to the festivities. The chamber is gearing up for its third annual street block party inviting people 21 years and older to come out to enjoy a night of fun. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti states that Oreo Meatwagon Trio will provide musical entertainment. She details that the event will help raise money for the chamber.
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Iowa's sales tax-free weekend is around the corner. When is it?
Back-to-school shopping is just around the corner, which means so is Iowa's sales tax-free weekend. The weekend will offer Iowans a chance to shop without the state's 6% sales tax and the 1% local option sales tax in many cities. Any savings can help with making the most out of your budget.
Self-Checkout Limits Continue To Rise At Walmart In Iowa
We all know the infamous 10 items or less lane in stores... well now we might be seeing those types of limits in the self-checkout lane in Walmart. This new change could be here sooner than you think. Everyone in Iowa loves to hate on Walmart, but this one might...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
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