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ISU RV Village prepares for opening game Saturday
AMES, Iowa — The ISU RV Village was launched in 2022 as a part of the Cytown Project. The new camping space has 330 pads, with electricity. In it’s third year now, the camping experience is forming like it’s own small community. “Seven home games, it’s just a marvelous atmosphere here,” said Steve Betts of […]
2 Days, 1 Win for Perry Football
The Perry offense erupted for the most points since 2017 as the Bluejays defeated Des Moines Hoover 35-21 in the resumption of Thursday weather interrupted game. The game started Friday with 3:57 to go in the second quarter as Perry led 28-21. What happened Thursday night. The 20 hour delay...
Knoxville Opens Randy Wilson Track With Loss To Boone
The first football game at Randy Wilson Track will go down as a loss for the Knoxville Panthers as Boone dominated from the start and won 42-6. The Toreadors scored 14 points in each of the first three quarters and built a 42-0 lead with the clock running. Knoxville did get one the board in the 4th quarter as Eli Fuller will become the answer to a trivia question of who caught the first touchdown pass at Randy Wilson Track as he hauled in a 27 yards strike from Roston McCarty. Coach Matt Dunkin told KNIA/KRLS Sports his team moved the ball at times, but Boone proved too tough.
Reminder: RVTV Coming to Perry for Labor Day
A reminder for the Perry community to show their team spirit with a citywide event on Monday. RVTV is coming to Perry on Labor Day and Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti notes that the day will begin at 11am on Willis Avenue. Pasutti highlights that the bulk of the entertainment is set to happen between 3-10pm, revealing that the Perry Youth Football Team has a fun incentive for people.
KMAland Sports Schedule (8/31): Glenwood XC, football doubleheader at WDM Valley
(KMAland) -- KMA Sports has coverage from the Glenwood XC meet as well as a football doubleheader at WDM Valley on Saturday. Check out the full KMAland Sports Schedule below. Glenwood Meet (Atlantic, Clarinda, Thomas Jefferson, Creston, East Mills, Glenwood, Harlan, Heartland Christian, Kuemper Catholic, Lewis Central, Red Oak, Shenandoah, St. Albert) Follow @d2mart on X.
Adel Breakout Rodeo Happening Tonight & Tomorrow
A fun outdoor, family-friendly event is taking place in the City of Adel tonight and tomorrow. The Adel Breakout Rodeo will have gates opening both nights at 5pm, with mutton-busting at 6pm, then the rodeo at 7:30pm. According to organizers and the Wright Rodeo Company, children must be eight years old or younger and weigh no more than 80 pounds in order to participate in the mutton-busting.
This late-night food truck is the go-to for Des Moines' restaurant workers
Late-night eats in Des Moines are scarce, but a creative food truck is filling that gap by only serving customers after 9pm. Why it matters: 2nd Ave. Sandwich food truck at Beechwood Lounge has become a go-to spot for Des Moines' restaurant staff when they clock out. State of play:...
Gilbert school board, district staff discuss tightening cellphone policy
A new cellphone policy may be coming to the Gilbert Community School District. A work session was held Monday night with school board members and district staff to discuss the district's current policy, how students use their cellphones and whether the district should consider a stricter policy. Troy Banning, director of community...
Des Moines River level lowered for flashboard installation
DES MOINES, Iowa — The installation of flashboards on the Center Street Dam will temporarily cause low water levels in the Des Moines River over the weekend. Starting Friday, the City of Des Moines will be installing flashboards at the Center Street Dam in an attempt to increase safety and usability. Once complete, residents will […]
S.E. Iowa school district receives grant to aid students with transit and housing
FREMONT, Iowa — The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School District recently received two separate grants from the Iowa Department of Education, aimed at addressing transportation challenges and supporting students facing homelessness. Cathy Williamson, the director of Special Services, emphasized how money specifically allocated for students experiencing homelessness will be used. "We were...
Polk County Health Department provides free emergency contraceptives inside bathrooms
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Health Department is providing free emergency contraceptives inside its bathrooms, and in about a month has provided the medication to over 100 people. In July, the department announced in a Facebook post that it would have free emergency contraceptives, sometimes referred to as Plan B, stationed inside its […]
Bud Light drops college football cans. See which Iowa teams made the cut
Ahead of the football season, Iowa State and Iowa fans who are 21 years or older can represent their team while sipping on a Bud Light. Bud Light is bringing back its "biggest collection of college team packaging yet," Anheuser-Busch announced Tuesday. And of course, one of the greatest rivalries in college...
A New Look on the Iowa Sideline for the First Time in Decades
For the first time in decades, someone other than Hayden Fry or Kirk Ferentz will be listed as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeye football team. Yes, this anomaly will only last one week. Kirk Ferentz was suspended for the season opener against Illinois State for a recruiting violation. Sports Illustrated and others report that it involved starting quarterback Cade McNamara. But consider this. It will be the first time since 1978 that someone not named Fry or Ferentz will lead the Hawkeyes out of the tunnel at Kinnick Stadium.
Former Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers speaks publicly on gambling investigation for first time
© Copyright 2024, Des Moines Register and Tribune Co. COUNCIL BLUFFS – Iowa Western Community College quarterback Hunter Dekkers walked into a meeting room at the football team's offices Thursday and grabbed a seat at a table. ...
Racist Flyers at Library Lead to Arrest
The Hampton man arrested for leaving racist flyers at Hispanic owned businesses has been charged with doing something similar at the Cedar Falls Library. On August 13th Cedar Falls Police were called to the library after staff found the flyers on shelves and in a book written in Spanish. The flyers were made to resemble a hunting license and read, in part, “Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit. No Bag Limit. Tagging Not Required. Trump 2024. Police believe 38 year old Daniel Embree designed and photocopied the flyers. He was charged with 3rd degree Harassment. In the Hampton case he was charged with eight counts of 2nd degree Harassment and one count of Trespass With Intent to Commit a Hate Crime. The Iowa GOP has condemned the flyers.
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