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Fireworks Ordinances for the Main Towns of Guthrie County
The 4th of July is this week, and residents of the major towns of Guthrie County need to remember the ordinances related to fireworks. In Guthrie Center and Panora, fireworks are not allowed within city limits. For Stuart, fireworks are allowed from June 1st to July 8th, and can only be lit on private property. Additionally, fireworks can only be shot off between the hours of 9am and 10pm, except for July 4th and the Saturdays and Sundays directly preceding and following the holiday, when they are allowed between 9am and 11pm for Stuart residents to remember.
Tornado Watch in Effect for Adair, Guthrie, Union and Ringgold Counties
(Des Moines) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for Adair, Guthrie, Union, and Ringgold counties, along with all of south-central and southeast Iowa. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com.
Softball Recap: Pella turns things around after road loss
There's no place like home for Pella, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They came out on top against the Perry Bluejays on Monday by a score of 10-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The high-scoring effort was just what Pella needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
ADM Baseball Wins Against Gilbert With Exciting Comeback
The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Baseball team picked up their 13th win Monday night, following a dramatic comeback versus Gilbert. Gilbert came out swinging as they scored three runs in the top of the first inning to lead 3-0. ADM did manage to get one across in the bottom of the second to cut the deficit to 3-1. Gilbert tallied a home run in the top of the fourth inning to give them a 4-1 advantage.
ADM Softball Defeats Gilbert on Senior Night for 9th Consecutive
The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team beat Gilbert 9-5 on Monday night to win their ninth straight to celebrate Senior night. The Tigers began by honoring five seniors on the team: Kaylee Smith, Cameran Smith, Aubrey Winter, Aleah Johnson, and Olivia Wyant. ADM led 1-0 after the first following a solo home run from Lauren Hagedorn. The Tigers used a big second inning to bring in seven runs to make it 8-0, then tallied one more in the fifth. Gilbert battled back by scoring three in the fourth and two in the fifth innings, as ADM went onto win 9-5. Senior Aleah Johnson reflected on her high school career.
Perry Police Department July 1st, 2024
Arrest: Bryant, Lamar Steven Age 49 Adr/2514 Perry Park Ave Apt 110 Charged with Perry warrant on original charge for Harassment 1st, Fugitive from Justice and Warrant for. Failure to Appear Attempted 1st Degree Murder w/ a Weapon, no bond. Arrest: 17 yoa male of Perry charged with Robbery 1st...
Perry Public Library, Carnegie Library Museum announce July 2024 programs
Children’s Summer Library Program: June 1 – July 31. Are you ready for a summer full of adventure? The Perry Public Library offers exciting and engaging Children’s Summer Library programs for babies, preschoolers, and elementary-aged students all the way up to 5th grade! Each age group will enjoy regular, weekly meet-ups that include stories, activities, and even crafts. Plus, we’ll host special events and guests, including the Blank Park Zoo, ISU Extension, and the Do Art Comic Workshop! Every event will follow our summer theme of “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” inviting you to explore new places, ideas, and, of course, books. Be sure to visit our website at www.perry.lib.ia.us to learn all about how to register, participate, and enter to win amazing prizes. This is a free program, with three grand prizes for kids in preschool to 5th grade, including a chance to win a (Prize 1) an 18-inch Doll with Handmade Clothes and 2 Books, (Prize 2) a Botley Stem Robot and Lego Race Car Kit, or (Prize 3) A Kindle Fire Kids Pro. Children ages 3 and under in the Wee Wonders program will be entered to win a “Wee Wonders Choice” grand prize package. For more information, visit the library, or call 515-465-3569.
KCCI Investigates: Waukee mom says to advocate for your children in swim lessons as swim schools grow in central Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — For the first time in decades, the Center for Disease Control reports drowning deaths are increasing across the country: 500 more per year 2020 through 2022. Drowning is preventable, water safety experts said, but remains the No. 1 cause of death in kids ages 1...
Panthers Bite Bluejays for Run Rule Victory
Dylan Hoepker set the tone for the Panthers right from the first pitch of the game lining a double into left-center field for a double and came around to score on a 6-3 putout by Same Henry. The second run of the first inning was plated from a jam-shot RBI single over the head of third basemen Iben. Owen Myers got out of trouble again in the second but was relieved in the third after getting one out.
Local Iowa high school softball highlights and scores (7-2-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Here’s a look at our local Iowa high school softball highlights and scores from July 2nd, 2024: Sioux City East 5, Sioux City North 4 CB Lincoln 7, Sioux City West 2 Central Lyon 12, Sibley-Ocheyedan 0 Hinton 14, Unity Christian 2 Okoboji 8, G-T/R-A 5 Remsen St. Mary’s 12, […]
Iowa couple ticketed after old license plates turn up in NYC
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - A mystery has resurfaced in Pottawattamie County and more vehicle owners are frustrated by a lack of answers. Two years ago, 6 News exposed how old Iowa license plates turned into the treasurer a decade ago have been caught on speed cameras in New York City, most recently in April.
UI art professor and students cross the state on hand-built bikes
Editor’s note: For six days at the beginning of June, The Daily Iowan photojournalist Jordan Barry participated in a bike tour with University of Iowa Art School professor Steve McGuire and his students as they biked from Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Muscatine, Iowa. McGuire and his students rode bikes they put together in his Hand Built Bike classes 490 miles across the state, averaging 83 miles per day, from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River. This piece is written in a first-person perspective to provide a more intimate account of the story.
State attorney general shares new details on cold case unit
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird held a press conference Tuesday at the Cedar Rapids Police Department to give more details about her office’s recently announced cold case unit. The unit will feature a team of one prosecutor and three investigators, who will collaborate...
Panini America Unveils Caitlin Clark Collection, Highlighting Career Milestones
Panini America launched the Caitlin Clark Collection on Monday, a series of trading cards celebrating the achievements and career moments of the standout basketball player. Clark, a two-time National Player of the Year at Iowa, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft and is the all-time ...
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