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Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to sheriff Jack Williams
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams was honored during the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards June 25 at Ankeny High School, where Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized individuals and groups during the special ceremony. “Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return – except, of...
IUC Schedules Public Hearing On Black Hills Energy’s Request For Natural Gas Rate Increases
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has scheduled a public hearing for later this year to discuss Black Hills Energy’s proposed natural gas rate increase. The hearing will be held in the IUC’s Hearing Room on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at 1375 E. Court Ave. in Des Moines. Black Hills Energy filed an application on May 1 seeking approval to revise its rates to increase its annual revenues. This request is being reviewed as required by state law and the IUC’s administrative rules. The hearing will include the presentation of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses. Public comments can be submitted online, via email to customer@iuc.iowa.gov, or by mail using the address included below. Black Hills Energy serves 1.3 million customers in eight Midwest states, including natural gas services in the listening area.
Iowans whose homes were destroyed by floods, tornadoes can now apply for temporary housing
Iowans whose homes were destroyed by flooding or tornadoes can now apply for temporary housing assistance, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday. The Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Assistance Program is offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This marks the first time that Iowa has been approved for the program, which is typically used in hurricane-prone states.
Two EF-0 tornadoes confirmed in eastern Iowa after Monday's storms
The National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities has confirmed that two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in eastern Iowa. The first tornado hit near Hale, causing minor damage to structures and trees in its path. The second tornado touched down near Fairport, similarly resulting in minimal damage. EF-0 tornadoes are the...
Iowa attorney general Brenna Bird at RNC: Democrats favor 'handouts not handcuffs'
MILWAUKEE — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird touted Republicans' support for police officers in a primetime address during the second night of the Republican National Convention Tuesday. “Never forget, the Democratic Party is a party of defunding the police," she told a crowd at the Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee. "They said it, they mean it, and they can't wiggle out of it.” ...
Jasper County Fair awarded $700K grant for youth learning center
Jul. 17—Jasper County Fairgrounds has been awarded a generous $700,000 grant from the Geisler-Penquite Foundation to go towards the construction of a new youth learning center, which will host fair projects and other educational opportunities and events throughout the year when fully completed. According to the press release announcing the grant acquisition, the funds are the result of a ...
Iowa State Punter Using NIL Money to Feed Hungry Students
We all have our favorite football players that we cheer for. Admittedly most of them are high-profile players like quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. But in Ames, they are cheering for the punter. Tyler Perkins is the punter for the Iowa State Cyclones. The Des Moines Register reports that...
Iowa State focused on coming together in final few weeks of summer practice
Iowa State is approaching the conclusion of its summer practice session, with a little under two and a half weeks left before the group breaks until the preseason. The Cyclones are making the most of their final couple weeks of practice to refine their connection and flow as a team.
Morningside’s Pingel, Iowa State’s Freyler nominated to 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Work Team
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – A pair of regional college football players were selected as nominees to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team for their contributions off the field. Morningside linebacker Isaac Pingel was named a nominee. The Spencer native not only has a chance to become the seventh Morningside player to earn the honor, […]
Iowa State football tickets are selling fast. See which 2024 game has already sold out
If you're thinking about buying some Iowa State football tickets for this fall, you'd better start planning now. Seats to see the Cyclones are going fast, with the program's most anticipated annual game — on the road for the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk showdown against the rival Iowa Hawkeyes — already being sold out, even before public tickets went on sale, the University of Iowa announced Wednesday.
Wine Grape Field Day Is Aug. 1 at the Horticulture Research Station
AMES, Iowa – The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University will host the 2024 Wine Grape Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station near Ames. The field day will run from 9...
Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert on summer drills
Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert says summer workouts are an adjustment for the incoming players. The Cyclones have their top four scorers back from last year’s team that made it to the Sweet-16 of the NCAA Tournament. Gilbert’s confidence grew as last season progressed and he led ISU in...
Police release name of man whose body was pulled from Des Moines River
DES MOINES, IOWA — The Des Moines Police Department is releasing the name of a man whose body was recovered from the Des Moines River near downtown earlier this week. Police were first called out on the morning of Friday, July 12th on a report of a person struggling in the Raccoon River near SW […]
Unplug details and test drive the Ultra Quiet EQUINOX EV at Karl Chevrolet | Paid Content
Paid Content | Bret Moyer, General Manager of Karl Chevrolet, we learn about one of OVER 300 Silverados that are currently IN STOCK at the Karl Auto Group at a price that is unheard of in the industry. Then, we head outside to see and THEN DRIVE the brand-new Chevy Equinox EV. You'll be amazed as to how quiet this vehicle is...and, how many EV Karl has available and the Ankeny location alone! www.karlauto.com.
2024 Martin Blog Fall Sports Preview No. 6 (7/17): Class 2A District 8 Football
(KMAland) -- The Martin Blog Fall Sports Preview continues with a look at Class 2A District 8 football. 7/10: Missouri River Conference Boys Cross Country. 7/11: Rolling Valley Conference Boys Cross Country. 7/12: Class 8-Player District 9 Football. 2024 CLASS 2A DISTRICT 8 FOOTBALL PREVIEW. Kuemper Catholic won another district...
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