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Johnston wins walk-off thriller over Northwest
The two-time defending state champions from Johnston edged Waukee Northwest in the 4A quarterfinals, 4-3. Highlights and interviews from WHO 13’s John Sears. Also in 4A, Dowling Catholic edged DC-G, 3-1. In class 2A, Chariton beat Pleasanville, 7-1.
Savannah Bananas sell out 3 games at Principal Park in Des Moines
When the Savannah Bananas announced they were coming to Des Moines in 2023, tickets to their two games at Principal Park quickly became some of the hottest items in town. The interest was high enough that the two games quickly sold out. Fans' excitement has only grown. Jesse Cole, the owner of the...
Illinois: Man says he was fired from trucking company after he refused to cut his hair
26-year-old Drew Harvey of Crete moved to Des Moines on June 23 for a new job with TMC Transportation but he was fired because of his reluctance to have his dreadlocks cut the day after he began a training program at the company. Harvey told the Des Moines Register, “I...
Meet David-Paul Cavazos, UnityPoint Health – Grinnell President
(GRINNELL, IA – July 23, 2024) UnityPoint Health® – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) hospital and clinics announced on April 9 that David-Paul Cavazos, MBA, would be the rural president for UnityPoint Health – Grinnell. His start date was June 3, 2024. Cavazos arrived in Grinnell...
Des Moines considering limiting number of roosters, chickens homeowners can have
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines city leaders are considering changing an ordinance that could impact backyard flocks. The City Council held a special meeting this week. It's considering limiting the number of chickens and roosters a homeowner can have because of noise complaints from owners' neighbors. "This is...
'You can't stop living:' Rider with scleroderma bikes RAGBRAI with help of oxygen tanks
RED OAK — Today was a TOUGH day. That's how Barb Heenan described Day 1 of RAGBRAI. But the 53-year-old from Des Moines was ready to get back on the bike for Day 2 of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, hoping to add another one on the books. For...
Community invited to meet Grinnell-Newburg Superintendent Lisa Beames on July 31
The community is invited to meet Lisa Beames, the new Superintendent of Grinnell Newburg Community School District (GNCSD), at a welcome event on Wednesday, July 31 hosted by the a coalition of community partners led by the Grinnell Newburg School Foundation (GNSF) Event Details:. – Date: Wednesday, July 31. –...
10 Squared Women Of Guthrie County Donates Over $14,000 To Stuart PD Community Programs
Pictured (L-R): Katie Gordon, Sgt. Katie Guisinger, Lisa Sherman, Katelyn Bovinett, Karen Varley, and Kristen Crouthamel. The 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County recently presented their second-quarter donation to the Stuart Police Department Community Programs (SPDCP). The decision to support the group was made during the group’s May 28 meeting in Panora. Following presentations from three local organizations, the group announced their $14,400 total. SPDCP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit incorporated in 2022 that focuses on improving relationships between law enforcement and the community through outreach, education, and youth activities. Their programs include Books & Badges, Bicycle Rodeo, National Donut Day, Summer Youth Programs, National Night Out, Shop with A Cop, and many others. Sgt. Katie Guisinger says, “Funding for community programming and youth activities can sometimes be hard to come by, and this donation will allow SPDCP to not only enhance our current programming but also to expand with new programming.” Since its creation in 2017, the 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County has donated $343,050 to various local projects. The group continues to seek new members dedicated to supporting their community. For more information, visit their Facebook page or email 10squaredgc@gmail.com.
Mahaska Health Invites Community to Join Annual Run in The Sun Event
Mahaska Health is excited to host the annual 5K/2K Run in the Sun supporting Hospice Serenity House and caregivers in their mission to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and their families. The 13th annual Run in the Sun race will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024,...
Lying while buying a gun is sending a Hancock County man to federal prison
SIOUX CITY, iowa – A Hancock County man is sentenced to federal prison for lying while trying to buy a gun. Trevor Kent Hueneman, 26 of Garner, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to making false statements during the purchase of a firearm. Federal prosecutors say Hueneman went to...
Lorimor woman booked on warrants in Creston
(Creston) -- A Lorimor woman was arrested on multiple warrants in Creston Tuesday evening. The Creston Police Department says 43-year-old Megan Marie Brown was arrested shortly before 6 p.m. on four warrants, all for failure to appear on the original charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor, driving while barred, an aggravated misdemeanor, possession of a controlled substance--marijuana and methamphetamine, 1st offense--both serious misdemeanors, and for failure to serve jail time on the charge of person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons, a serious misdemeanor. Authorities say the arrest occurred at 307 North Street.
DCG Softball Ends Great Season With Loss
Dallas Center – Grimes softball played in a consolation 4A state game on Tuesday afternoon when they took on Norwalk in Fort Dodge, and the Warriors of Norwalk were able to get the victory winning the contest 3-1. DCG will end with a final record of 32-10 while Norwalk ends the year at 30-8.
Nashua Woman Among 20 Compete On Live Lottery Game Show At Iowa State Fair
Three North Iowans are among the 20 contestants who will compete on a live lottery game show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair with a chance to win up to $5 million. The Iowa Lottery says they received more than 67,000 entries into their “Fair Fever” promotion that will conclude with the game show on opening day of this year’s Iowa State Fair. Contestants slated to play include Michelle Cerwinske of Nashua, Ryan Habeger of Algona, and Scott Stewart of Waterloo.
Iowa Former Women's Basketball Coach Gets Herky Statue
(Iowa City, IA) -- Former Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder has her own Bluder-style Herky statue. The Hawkeye mascot features Bluder's hairstyle, championship rings and a basketball net. Bluder retired from the program this year after coaching at Iowa for 24 years. From the University of Iowa Women's Basketball...
Miller delivers walk-off hit to propel Audubon into State Semifinal
(Fort Dodge) – For the first time in school history, the Audubon Softball team is headed to the State Semifinals. The Wheelers got a walk-off hit for the second-straight game to knock off West Monona 4-3 in their State Tournament debut Tuesday. With the game tied, a runner at first and two outs, freshman Riley Miller laced a ball into right-center that scored Mattie Nielsen to send the Wheelers into a frenzy.
Rembrandt Man Arrested Following High-Speed Chase
A Rembrandt man was arrested soon after an early-morning pursuit in Buena Vista County. According to the Storm Lake Police Department, the incident began around 5:30am today (Tues) when officers observed a suspect driving recklessly. A high-speed chase ensued with the suspect, who was identified as Julio Garcia of Rembrandt. In the interest of public safety, authorities opted to terminate the pursuit. Shortly after the pursuit was stopped, authorities received reports that Garcia had crashed near the Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta and fled the scene on foot.
St. Edmond takes down Collins-Maxwell at Iowa high school state softball tournament
FORT DODGE — Collins-Maxwell did a good job slowing down a potent Fort Dodge St. Edmond lineup, but the No. 5 Spartans could not come up with the timely hits when they needed them on offense in a 4-2 loss to the No. 4 Gaels during the state softball tournament Tuesday. St. Edmond (26-5) broke a 2-2 tie with two runs in the bottom of the fifth. ...
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