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Iowa AEAs start new school year with 429 fewer employees than last year, Democrats say
Iowa's Area Education Agencies are beginning the new school year with 429 fewer staffers than they had last year because of a new state law, Democrats said at a news conference Thursday. Democrats shared data provided by the nine AEAs that show their staffing levels at the start of the last school year...
Iowa Water Buffalo Captured and Headed to a New Home [VIDEO]
Stories involving injured, escaped livestock don't often have happy endings. But the story of the Iowa water buffalo does. The escaped water buffalo had been roaming yards near Pleasant Hill for several days and had become a star on social media. KCCI reports that he even had been given a nickname. Meet Phill, the water buffalo. According to a news release, authorities located Phil at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in a sand pit near east Des Moines. Officials with the Pleasant Hill police, Polk County Conservation, Blank Park Zoo, Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Altoona Police, and the Des Moines Police came up with a plan to capture Phil using tranquilizer darts.
Storms Continue Overnight, Followed by a Refreshing Cool Down
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The risk for strong to severe storms continues for the next couple of hours, but storms are expected to weaken overnight. Cooler air arrives tomorrow. Severe storms are possible tonight, particularly in our northwest zone. The strongest storms in this area could produce damaging winds...
War-Cat Trophy on the line as Norwalk Football hosts Carlisle in Week 1
Norwalk opens the 2024 football season at home tonight with a non-district rivalry game against Carlisle. The annual War-Cat Trophy battle kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and can be heard live on kniakrls.com (KNIA3). Pregame coverage begins at approximately 6:30. The Warriors won last year’s matchup 52-32 behind Aidan Harder’s...
Iowa girl’s mermaid dream comes true thanks to Make-A-Wish
DES MOINES, Iowa — Make-A-Wish Iowa granted 4-year-old Vivian Gomez's wish to become a mermaid and swim in the ocean on Wednesday, fulfilling her lifelong dream. "One thing that we really try to do is get to the heart of the wish," said Cassidy Gomez, an event manager with Make-A-Wish Iowa. So we really sit down with the kids and the family and figure out what do they want to do, what are they like, and try to dream big and try to grant their biggest wish."
Indianola Boys Golf, Volleyball in Action Today
The Indianola boys golf team is back in action today, while the #6 in class 5A Indianola volleyball team looks to rebound after a close loss in their season opener on Monday. The golfers will hit the links at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk, joining a 12-team meet including the host Warriors. Tee-off is at 10am.
Newton Medical Center to close birthing unit, furthering Iowa's maternity care shortage
The hospital in Newton will halt labor and delivery care later this year. MercyOne Newton Medical Center will pause birthing services indefinitely after Oct. 15, hospital officials announced Friday. ...
Drake football team builds early lead in season opener before weather cancellation
The Drake football team built a 10-0 halftime lead over Quincy in its season opener Thursday before severe weather forced a lengthy delay, which ultimately resulted in the cancellation of the contest. Drake put a drive together as the first period wound to a close. That series included a perfectly thrown deep ball from Luke Bailey to Hunter Johnson down the right sideline. The first quarter closed with zeroes across the board, but the Bulldogs’ drive...
Des Moines River water levels adjusted ahead of holiday weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa — Intense flooding in Iowa this summer has caused water levels to rise, but Des Moines city officials say some levels are now too low. Starting Thursday, water levels on the Des Moines River will be lowered to install flashboards at the Center Street Dam, posing a temporary risk to boaters.
Late goals send USD soccer past Drake
VERMILLION, S.D. (USD) — The Coyotes scored two goals in the final 16 minutes to earn a 3-2 victory over the Drake Bulldogs Thursday afternoon at the First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex. Much like Sunday, the weather played an effect on the match, but instead of sweltering heat, it was an hour rain delay […]
The preview: Iowa State vs. North Dakota
Iowa State (0-0, 0-0 Big 12) vs. North Dakota (0-0, 0-0 Missouri Valley) TV: Fox Sports 1 (Eric Collins, Spencer Tillman) Radio: Varsity Network (John Walters, Eric Heft, Ryan Harklau) Players to Watch. Rocco Becht/the Iowa State quarterbacks. Iowa State’s quarterback Rocco Becht returns for his second season at the...
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