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Drinking Water Advisory remains for Some Union and Madison Co. residents
Some residents in Union and Madison counties will remain under a ‘Drinking Water Advisory’ until early next week. According to the Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA), the water distribution system north of Afton, Lorimor, Thayer and surrounding areas experienced issues on Thursday night (July4). As a result, customer accounts ending with numbers 055, 003, 063 […]
Madison County first responders called to multiple serious crashes Saturday night
MADISON COUNTY, Iowa – It was a busy Saturday night for officials in Madison county whoresponded to three serious crashes within hours of each other. According to a post on the Madison County Sheriff’s Office page, the first incident happened around 6:40 p.m. 911 dispatchers received a flood of calls regarding a hit and run […]
Panther Softball Score 20 Runs on Eagles
The Panorama Panther softball team had their final regular season game in Afton against the East Union Eagles, resulting in the Panthers claiming a 20-8 victory over the Eagles. Panorama would score a run in the top of the first but East Union would respond quickly and take the lead, notching in three runs of their own in the bottom of the first. This would light a fire under the Panthers, who would score six runs to take a 7-3 lead and would not look back. Panorama would score every inning, and would notch in another six runs in the final inning of the contest resulting in a 20-8 landslide victory for the Panorama Panthers.
'Together we rise': Madison County residents fundraise for family who lost home in Winterset
WINTERSET, Iowa — Madison County residents, alongside friends and family of Winterset couple Ryan and Mandy Gainuss came together Saturday afternoon for a fundraiser at Covered Bridges Winery to help raise money for rebuilding efforts of the family's home that was destroyed in a deadly, EF-4 tornado in 2022.
Volunteers Needed: Large-scale Cleanup Effort Happening In Greenfield
(Greenfield) The City of Greenfield and the Adair & Guthrie County Emergency Management Agency are organizing a 12-day volunteer cleanup effort before RAGBRAI comes to town. They need volunteers of all skill levels to help clear the debris left by the tornadoes that struck on May 21, damaging or destroying nearly 400 homes and properties.
Clarinda alum Williams earns spot on Iowa National High School rodeo team
(KMAland) -- Clarinda alum Jett Williams has earned a position on the Iowa National High School rodeo team. Williams will be traveling with teammates to Rock Springs, Wyoming July 14th-20th to compete at the 76th Annual National High School Finals Rodeo in Saddle Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping and Steer Wrestling.
Reed's perfection puts Lenox past SIdney, into district semifinal
(Lenox) -- Lenox baseball received five flawless innings of pitching from senior Carter Reed Saturday afternoon, advancing the Tigers to a Class 1A District 15 semifinal. Reed pieced together a five-inning, 56-pitch perfect game as Lenox (19-7) rolled to a 10-0 win over Sidney (5-13) in a district quarterfinal on KMA-FM 99.1.
Disaster Recovery Center Will Open Monday in Pottawattamie County
(Council Bluffs) A disaster recovery center will open on Monday in Pottawattamie County. FEMA says it will open the center at the Charles Lakin Human Services Campus on North 16th Street in Council Bluffs. FEMA funding is available to homeowners and renters for severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred...
Sayers spins gem to move East Mills on in postseason
(Neola) – For the third time in four tries, the East Mills baseball team took down Griswold and advanced in postseason play. The Wolverines got a complete game, three-hitter from junior Ryan Sayers, who needed just 82 pitches to seal an 8-1 win. "We played tight," said Head Coach...
Tri-Center spreads the wealth in district-opening romp of Essex
(Neola) – The Tri-Center baseball team jumped out to an early lead and never let up to open postseason play against Essex. Tri-Center had five pitchers combine on a five-inning, one-hit shutout in a 14-0 win Saturday afternoon to start district play. "I was happy with the performance," said...
Valley West Mall tenant shares story of being evicted following water damages
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A former tenant who was kicked out of Valley West Mall in May said management did not help her address the flooding and water damage found in her unit that same month. Jenn Thompson, who operates the Author Indie Book Expo, alleges mall staff...
Sioux City North rallies for 3 runs in 7th inning to earn split against Centennial
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team had to settle for a split on Saturday against visiting Sioux City North. After fifth-ranked Centennial posted a 5-0 victory in the opener of a non-conference doubleheader, the Stars rallied for three runs in the seventh inning to earn a 4-3 win in the second game that allowed them to avoid a sweep.
Juvenile Dies in Polk County Crash
(Des Moines) A juvenile died in a head-on collision in Polk County. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the call went out at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 7400 block of NW Fisher Drive. The Sheriff’s Office says early investigations indicate a head-on collision involving one northbound vehicle and the other southbound.
Sweet corn comes back for the season
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Sweet corn is back, and Saturday was the first chance people at the Dubuque Farmers’ Market could buy Sweet corn. “It’s like the corn version of ice cream,” Alek Eglinton said. Many people went to the Farmers’ Market specifically for the yellow treat,...
DMPD say Kianna Jacobson, previous missing person has been found
DES MOINES, Iowa — Kianna has been located in the downtown Des Moines area and is doing well, DMPD announced. The Des Moines Police Department reported Sunday afternoon that 15-year-old Kianna Jacobson is missing and is endangered due to not having necessary medication. DMPD is asking the community for help in finding her.
Old-time radio returning to Spring Lake Park
The golden days of radio will return again next month when the Community Players of Greene County reprise “Gather ‘Round the Radio” at Spring Lake Park. Old-time radio shows will be performed Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5 pm at Spring Lake Park’s lakeside shelter house. Players’...
Grimes woman allegedly assaults Dallas Center man Sunday
A Grimes woman was arrested early Sunday after allegedly assaulting a Dallas Center man in the home. Lacey Marie Ray, 40, of 808 S.E. Polk St., Grimes, was charged with assault. The incident began about 12:15 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 800 block of Fairview Drive in Dallas...
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