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Newton Library Director Addressing Staffing in Annual Report to City Council
Staffing challenges were one of the first things Newton Library Director Nicole Terry mentioned when she gave her annual report to the Newton City Council earlier this week. But she also noted the number one priority of the staff that is there, is to keep the Library open and continue essential services.
Disability rights activist pushes government to let him participate in society
Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
Pella Girls Cross Country with Clear Path to Threepeat
It’s no longer a matter of shying away from expectations — it’s the work now to meet them, and while a talented senior class has graduated, the No. 1 ranked Pella girls cross country team is a head-and-shoulders favorite to clear the rest of the Class 3A field in 2024.
Pella Community Foundation Grants Open Through October
Applications are open for non-profit organizations for grants through the Pella Community Foundation. President Jim Brandl says in 2023, the foundation moved up the deadline and there was a slight drop in enrollees, and this year, he wants more creators of potential projects to seek support. Brandl says any official non-profit organization in the Pella area can apply for support for a wide range of needs through a larger Impact grant or their board-directed options. Find out how to apply here. The deadline is October 15th, with grants distributed in November.
Newton Annual Gatorade Scrimmage Last Newton
Newton football fans got their first look at all the NHS football teams last night during the annual Gatorade Scrimmage. Pella Christian was the opponent. It was the first chance fans got to see Caden Klein at Quarterback. Last year, he earned 1st Team All District Honors at outside linebacker with 55 solo tackles and 60.5 overall. Newton Coach Andy Swedenhjelm thinks he’ll make a great quarterback as well.
Knoxville Raceway Lowers The Curtain On The Sprint Car Season Tonight
The 2024 sprint car season at the Knoxville Raceway comes to an end tonight with Season Championship Night as three track champions will be crowned. Two of the three may go down to the final laps of the A-Main as Austin McCarl holds a 95 point lead over Aaron Reutzel as those are the only two drivers that are still mathematically alive for the title. In the Pro Sprints, up to six drivers are still mathematically alive with Mike Mayberry holding a 76 point lead over J Kinder. Kinder started slowly the first two week’s but has been on fire since winning four of five nights earlier in the season. The only class that does not have much drama tonight is the 360s where Jamie Ball only needs to take his Time trial laps and he will clinch his first career track championship. Ball holds a 308 point lead over Clint Garner heading into tonight’s action. Live coverage is on KNIA starting with Live Track Side at 5:00 and Race Nights Live at 7:00.
Football Friday Night Feature – Week Zero – Newton Cardinal Football History
A new school is joining the KNIA/KRLS family of schools this academic year. The Newton Cardinals have been a longtime rival of many of our local teams for decades. Voice of the Cardinals Randy Van gives us a look back at the storied past of the red and black.
Safe Families for Children's Des Moines chapter hosts community resource fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new organization called Safe Families for Children wants to make sure students and their families have what they need to be successful as they return to school. On Saturday, the Safe Families for Children Des Moines chapter hosted its inaugural event called Inspire Hope....
Pleasant Hill police wound aggressive water buffalo after it got loose; do not approach it
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — A water buffalo — yes, a water buffalo — got loose from its pen in Pleasant Hill and was seen wandering through several properties on Saturday. Viewer Derek Hutchinson sent in the photo below (and in the video above), and KCCI received several other reports of it wandering through properties.
Des Moines area heroes honored at inaugural event on Saturday
POLK CITY, Iowa — Des Moines area heroes were honored at the first annual ‘Hero Appreciation Tribute Day’ on Saturday. The event, which was hosted by several local non-profit organizations, included free lunch, a raffle, cornhole tournament, and tug-of-war contest, and was open to veterans, first responders, and their families. It also offered information on […]
Unexpected Witness Comes Forward after 2008 Iowa Car Crash Becomes Homicide Investigation
In 2008, detectives with the Des Moines Police Department (D.M.P.D.) in Iowa were called to what was initially believed to be a fatal car accident along an off-ramp on Interstate 235. However, a post-mortem examination would determine that the car’s sole occupant, 41-year-old mother Michele Davis, actually had injuries consistent with a homicide, a revelation explored in Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins.
Ingersoll LIVE hosting annual block party
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ingersoll LIVE is hosting its 20th annual block party Saturday featuring local music, artists, and vendors. This family-friendly block party is hosting their annual event at a new location this year, the 2300 Block of Ingersoll Avenue. The event hosts live music, kid’s activities, entertainment, and vendors from 3 to 10 […]
20th annual World Food and Music Festival hosts record-breaking amount of vendors
DES MOINES, Iowa — The 20th anniversary of the World Food and Music Festival is taking place in Downtown Des Moines this weekend and it’s the largest festival yet. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting over 60 vendors representing 30 countries at Western Gateway Park. Amelia Klatt, the Director of Events for the Greater […]
Bite Sized Learning Topic Sept. 22, Behavior Trends And Your Customers
We’re excited to continue our small business professional development series, Bite Sized Learning on September 22. We’ll be joined by Drake University professor Dr. Sean Severe to learn more about consumer behavior trends and how businesses can engage customers. This event is open to anyone but registration is...
‘This team has a lot of weapons’: Miller, Pratt to lead the way for No. 3 Jaguars
After reaching the Class 5A semifinals in each of the previous two seasons, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is setting its sights even higher in 2024. But Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart said it’s too early to even think about this year’s state tournament. “We’ve broken our season into...
Iowa Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Endangerment Causing Serious Injury
ANKENY, Iowa (KCCI) -An Iowa man is pleading guilty for death of his infant son back in 2022, KCCI reported. Charles Peters of Cedar Rapids has been sentenced to 20 years for child endangerment causing serious injury and neglect of a dependent. Police say Peters’ infant son died days after...
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