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From Coast to Cornfields: The States Most Likely to Send New Residents to Iowa
Iowa isn't a state known for having a large population. With only 3.2 million residents, there are cities that have nearly far more residents. New York and Los Angeles for example. Chicago has nearly our populous, and if you live in Eastern Iowa, you're just a couple hours from such a massive number of folks in one area.
Twenty-five years of Iowa winters
On Aug. 15, Dave Havard of Centerville retired only two months short of working 25 years for the Iowa Department of Transportation. That equals spending thousands of hours plowing snow, tons and tons of snow, for 25 long Iowa winters, along with his many other duties during the rest of each year.
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.
Geography with Goudge: AP Top 25 Preseason Poll, 2024
(KMAland) -- Dr. Ted Goudge, a Shenandoah native and retired Associate Professor of Geography at Northwest Missouri State University, has released his latest geography map. Major college football (FBS) is underway, with the first game taking place yesterday. This week’s proportional symbol map displays the AP preseason top-ranked team (Georgia) with the largest football and #25 Iowa with the smallest football. The pattern displays over half (13) of the teams are from the South. The SEC (Southeastern Conference) boasts three teams among the top five and nine teams in the Top 20, followed by the Big Ten with three teams in the Top 10.
Charlene (Speed) Lamberti Establishes Charitable Fund to Benefit Community of Orient
ORIENT, Iowa – A native daughter of Orient and graduate of the school district is giving back to her hometown with the formation of a charitable fund. Charlene (Speed) Lamberti along with her husband, Donald, have formally announced the $1-million gift on Saturday, August 24, as part of the community’s Pumpkin Days celebration.
'AWESOME!': Council Bluffs high schoolers welcomed with pep rally
A few days before the start of school, Assistant Principal Rob Lindquist got attention on social media for a video he made running around the school, talking to teachers and exclaiming "Awesome!"
Council Bluffs Community Schools District returns to classroom with new programs
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Council Bluffs Community Schools District was excited to welcome students back into the classroom today, marking the beginning of a new school year filled with promising opportunities to advance students' learning. Amanda Jens is the principal of Kirn Middle School. She said the program will...
Atlantic’s Potent Rushing Attack Leads to a 48-30 Win over Council Bluffs, Jefferson
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Trojans, led by Head Coach Joe Brummer, delivered their pre-season promise to focus on running the football with a 48-30 victory over Council Bluffs, Jefferson, in a Week Zero match-up. The Trojans amassed 375 yards of offense, including 318 rushing yards and 57 passing yards. Tyson O’Brien...
KMAland Football (Week 0): Atlantic, Boyer Valley, Murray all winners
(KMAland) -- Atlantic, Boyer Valley and Murray were winners in Week 0 KMAland football action Friday. Check out the rundown and statistical leaders below. •Tyson O’Brien, Atlantic: 245 yards rushing, 2 TD. •Gavin McLaren, Atlantic: 4 TD. Find the complete recap at KMA’s Local Sports News Page. Boyer...
Truckload of water arrives in Massena
(Massena, Iowa) – A semi tractor-trailer load of bottled water was delivered to Massena this (Friday) morning, while the city remains under a Boil Order. The water was donated by the Atlantic Hy-Vee Store. City officials in Massena are asking residents to please come to area near City Hall and take no more than two cases to start, so that everyone may have the water who needs it.
Fatal wreck takes two in Andrew County
(ANDREW COUNTY, Mo.) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H reported a one-vehicle wreck that took the lives of two individuals around 10:15 am on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The vehicle was a 2006 Dodge Caravan, driven by 70-year-old Christie Petersen from Sheridan, Missouri, was traveling northbound on US Highway 71 near Country Road 36 22 miles south of Maryville.
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 […]
A Water Buffalo Got Loose In Pleasant Hill This Weekend
(Pleasant Hill, IA) -- A water buffalo got loose in Pleasant Hill this weekend. 911 callers and social media witnesses reported the water buffalo wandering through back yards this afternoon. It was spotted inside a neighbor's garage, and even photo walking through a drive thru bank teller lane. The owner...
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