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UI Health Care leads Iowa in US News & World Report rankings with top honors in 8 specialties
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center reaffirmed its position as Iowa's premier hospital, securing top honors in the U.S. News & World's report of "Best Hospitals" for 2024-2025. The school's various hospitals and clinics earned national recognition in eight adult specialties. "This national recognition is a testament to the compassionate, high-quality care...
Two years in, staffing troubles still dog Iowa 988 call center
This week marks the second anniversary of the launch of 988, the national hotline for mental health emergencies. A report by the mental health advocacy organization Inseparable finds 87-percent of Iowa’s calls are being answered by in-state call centers, which is near the 90-percent goal. Emily Blomme is the...
Roland-Story baseball falls short to Aplington-Parkersburg in Marshalltown, 2-1
The Roland-Story Norsemen baseball team returned to action on Tuesday night, as they made the drive east to take on the Falcons of Aplington-Parkersburg in their Class 2A, Substate 2 Final at Marshalltown High School. Roland-Story entered at 16-17, while Aplington-Parkersburg entered at 17-7. After a scoreless 1st, the Falcons...
Concerns raised by the fire chief in Grundy Center
The Grundy Center City Council Monday night received an update from fire chief Nathan Kappel on the needs of his department. Kappel explained that OSHA is proposing new emergency response standards for fire departments, standards that will cost the fire department more than 14-thousand dollars. In addition, medical exams for...
RECRUITING: Yusef Gray Jr. on increased recruiting interest, Iowa State
West Allis Central’s Yusef Gray Jr. (3) elevates for two during the WIAA Division 1 boys basketball sectional final against Marquette at Racine Horlick High School on Saturday, March 9, 2024. © Scott Ash / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK. Iowa State men’s basketball recently earned...
Polk County launches new pilot program aimed at detecting Alzheimer's in members of the Latino community
DES MOINES, Iowa — Polk County, in partnership with Broadlawns and the University of Northern Iowa, is launching a pilot program aimed at detecting and treating early symptoms of Alzheimer's in the Latino community. According to the Alzheimer's Association, Hispanic Americans have a greater risk of developing the disease.
Neighbors raise concerns to Des Moines City Council over nonprofit's plan for affordable housing
DES MOINES, Iowa — The building at 1301 Kenyon Ave is vacant for now, but Hope Ministries has plans to turn it into affordable housing for men who were formerly homeless. The organization sees this project as a step in the right direction for Des Moines , though neighbors say they are concerned about what this means for the neighborhood.
Big DOT road projects coming in central Iowa
AMES, Iowa — Summer construction season has road crews working hard. In central Iowa there are four huge projects waiting to be done. “Right now, central Iowa has a lot of construction going on and and it’s just going to increase from year to year and in the coming years in the metro area,” said […]
Falcon Baseball makes history by qualifying for state for first time
The Aplington-Parkersburg baseball team made its mark in school history when it defeated Roland-Story 2-1 in Tuesday’s 2A substate final in Marshalltown, as aired on 99 The Wave. The win clinched the program its first ever state tournament appearance. In the second inning, Jaxson Kleespies grounded into a fielder’s...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
Access to abortion in Iowa 'harder and harder' even before state's looming 6-week ban
When the so-called “fetal heartbeat” ban goes into effect, which is expected as early as Friday, Iowa will have one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. But already, access to abortion in Iowa has seen significant changes in recent years. As of earlier this year, just two locations in...
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