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Iowans compassionate commitment brings the wild west to the Heartland
ELKHART / FAIRFIELD, Iowa — Wild horses from the western range were brought to the Prairie Rose Arena in Elkhart, Iowa, hoping to find a new home. The Bureau of Land Management rounds them up in states like Utah and Nevada, where their uncontrolled population threatens the environment and the horse's chances of survival.
Iowa State 'excited' about CBs despite departure of T.J. Tampa
LAS VEGAS – Iowa State football enters the 2024-25 season with certainty at nearly every position. Head coach Matt Campbell likely has an estimation for a starting player at each of his 22 positions given the Cyclones return about 20 starters from last season's team. The one spot Iowa...
Former Harlan standout McLaughlin all set for junior season with Iowa State
(KMAland) -- Former Harlan standout athlete and Iowa State linebacker Will McClaughlin is ready for year three in the Cyclones defense. One year after starting every game, the junior believes he can improve on his breakout season. “I have to commend Coach (Matt) Campbell and all of the staff for...
Rochelle Thys brought her student experience to enhance the curriculum for TSM 2160: Advanced Technical Graphics
When Assistant Professor Bailey Adams saw a lull in the progression of certain areas in CAD design, he decided to address it by evolving the TSM 2160: Advanced Technical Graphics curriculum to better reflect new dimensioning industry standards. To meet this challenge, Adams brought junior in industrial technology, Rochelle Thys, on board; Thys took the course the previous semester, and her connection to the course content and passion for helping others made her perfect for the role.
The Jack Trice Stadium experience in College Football 25
With the official release of College Football 25 on Friday, the game will see a rise in new players. And where better for Iowa State fans to start their college football journey than a game in Jack Trice Stadium?. The Iowa State home venue looks a little different than its...
It was a full house at the recent Bite Sized Learning session!
It was a full house at the recent Bite Sized Learning session! We were joined by Drake University professor Chris Snider to learn about the current trends and updates to social media. From what the algorithms are prioritizing, how to create engaging content, and what channels are the most popular, we walked away with some new tips and tricks to us in our social marketing. Special thanks to Grinnell College Community Connections for sponsoring this event and Hy-Vee for providing the breakfast snacks. Save the date, out next event will be Thursday, September 12, topic TBA.
Arrest made after man in vehicle shoots at another vehicle in traffic, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa – Police have released the name of a man arrested for allegedly shooting at a car from another vehicle Thursday night near the State Fairgrounds. Officers were called to E. 30th St. and E. Maple Street around 7:00 p.m. after a witness reported the shooting. At least one bullet hole was found […]
Des Moines proposes 'harder-line' on homelessness, with camping ban, speedier removal
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Des Moines is looking to ban camping and reduce the number of days people have to remove their belongings from public spaces. Proposed ordinances that take what city leaders call a "harder-line" approach to addressing homelessness would end Des Moines' complaint-based system of dealing with homeless campsites....
Fareway still planning second Waukee store, but hasn't set a construction date
Fareway still plans to build a second location in northwest Waukee but the supermarket chain does not yet know when. Fareway currently has a store at 200 S.E. Laurel St. in Waukee. The company also owns more than 7 acres on adjoining parcels about 2 miles away at the southwest corner of Northwest Sunrise Drive and Northwest 10th Street, according to Dallas County property records.
Big animals need a big property, and ARL of Iowa just purchased a 21-acre ranch
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is expanding its capacity to care for barnyard animals with the purchase of a 21-acre ranch in north central Polk County. The new facilities include three grazing pastures, a barn with horse stalls, both an indoor and outdoor arena and a smaller structure for goats, chickens and other small barn animals. The purchase cost $2 million, with half the funds coming from the ARL Foundation. A donation campaign will also help raise funds to refurbish the facilities before animals move in.
On Leadership: DMACC president, Iowa Hall of Famer Robert J. Denson on Transformational Leadership
This is part of an ongoing series on Transformational Leadership. When Robert J. Denson marked his 20th anniversary as president of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in December of 2023, he was quoted as saying: “I’m as excited and energized to be in this role today as I was my first day on the job.”
Pests on the Rise in Fields
As another week of the growing season passes, pests have become more prevalent in fields. Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Mike Witt says that detrimental factors to field health have started to become more noticeable, and are therefore being reported more. He tells Raccoon Valley Radio the latest information farmers are sharing with him.
Management of Site Insect Levels to Minimize Carcass Impact
Chris Rademacher, Laura Greiner, Brett Ramirez Iowa Pork Industry Center, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Seasonal insect bites on market swine can cause skin lesions leading to significant trim loss in packing plants, up to $7.00-15.00 per head in the upper Midwest. Identifying the specific insect and understanding its behavior is crucial for effective management. For instance, mosquitos are likely to be found multiplying outside the barn rather than inside.
West Des Moines Man Sentenced to Prison for 2023 Incident in Jefferson
A West Des Moines man was sentenced to prison following an incident in Greene County. According to court documents, 36-year-old Austin Hill pled guilty to a lesser charge of an aggravated misdemeanor for third degree conspiracy to commit fraudulent practices. He was sentenced to two years in prison, which was to run consecutively with two unrelated cases in Adams and Marshall counties.
Horse found 500 pounds underweight in Des Moines, owner charged with livestock neglect
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - A draft horse is still recovering after the Animal Rescue League of Iowa said someone called about a very thin horse pulling a carriage in downtown Des Moines. The Percheron Horse, named Bruce, was attached to a carriage on June 22 when officers with the...
‘Don’t Know Why This Is Happening in 2024’: Black Man Who Wears Locs to Honor Deceased Father Fired from Company He Says Allows White Men to Wear Long Hair
Drew Harvey, a 26-year-old Black man, was two weeks into his new job at TMC Transportation when he was told by a supervisor he was […] ‘Don’t Know Why This Is Happening in 2024’: Black Man Who Wears Locs to Honor Deceased Father Fired from Company He Says Allows White Men to Wear Long Hair
Waukee CSD Alum Drafted to MLB
Jackson Wentworth, a 2021 graduate of Waukee High School, has been selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2024 Major Baseball League (MLB) draft. While in high school, Jackson won 17 games as a starting pitcher, helped lead the Warriors to two state tournaments, and was ranked as the No. 2 right-handed pitcher in the state by Perfect Game. Jackson was named first team all-state his senior year and holds the school record in strikeouts with 216.
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