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Courtney Wojtowicz is crowned the 2024 Dallas County Fair Queen
Courtney Wojtowicz was crowned the 2024 Dallas County Fair Queen during a coronation ceremony on Friday, July 12. Wojtowicz is a 2024 graduate of Dallas Center-Grimes High School. Maitlynn Bucklin-Pagano, a 2024 graduate of Waukee Northwest High School, was named the Dallas County Fair Princess. Other queen contestants included:. Kelsey...
Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Wedding dress found along Iowa highway: Help this woman find the owner
GREENE COUNTY, Iowa — A woman found a wedding dress on the side of the road just north of Rippey. Now, she's trying to reunite the dress with the bride. Denise Gannon said she and her husband were driving on Highway 144 on June 12 when they noticed an object in a ditch.
Everything You Need to Know About Boone County Fair’s Enhanced Security Measures
There will be new policies at the Boone County Fair. Hold onto your hats, fairgoers! The Boone County Fair is upping the security game starting Thursday, July 18, and running through the end of the fair. But don’t worry, they’re not turning it into a top-secret mission – just making sure everyone has a safe and fun time! Here’s the lowdown on what’s changing and how to navigate it like a pro.
Know Your Opponent: Last year's runner-up North Polk 'glad to be here' after wild journey to state
(Alleman) -- North Polk baseball is about to make its 15th state tournament in program history and second consecutive. While the Comets will undoubtedly set their goals high once they get to Cedar Rapids, their main focus right now is just enjoying the journey that got them there -- a journey that didn't lack entertainment.
Iowa State Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger Provides Injury Updates
Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger says junior guard Tamin Lipsey has returned to summer drills. The Ames native has been limited since undergoing a shoulder procedure back in April. Lipsey is coming off an All-Big 12 sophomore season in which he averaged nearly 12 and-a-half points and near five...
Two people shot in Iowa City, triggering UI Hawk Alert
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City Police say two people are recovering after both were shot early Saturday morning. Officers were called to the 100 block of S. Dubuque Street just before 1:00am. When they arrived, they found two people with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Tunink Anchors Perry Pitching in Senior Season
Perry softball surrendered 6.4 runs per game this past season as they went 10-19. Maci Tunink anchored the staff in her senior campaign. Tunink had been pitching for the Jayettes since her 8th grade year. Since her freshman season, she had been the ace. The righthander started 26 of the 29 games going 10-16. Tunink picked up 94 K’s in 153 2/3 innings. She ended the year with a 4.97 ERA. Christina Kanealy also saw time in the circle. The junior pitched 25 innings and struck out 16. She went 0-3 with an ERA 6.16. Kanealy is the only girl returning with pitching experience at the varsity level for the Jayettes ahead of next season.
ADM’s Aleah Johnson & Aniston Tollari Excited to Head Back to State
Junior Aniston Tollari (left) and Senior Aleah Johnson (right) Two players from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team express their joy ahead of traveling to Fort Dodge for the state tournament next week. Senior Aleah Johnson went 2-3 during the Class 4A Region 4 Championship game against the Winterset Huskies on Tuesday...
ADM Baseball Coach Speaks on the RRC’s Competitive Nature
The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Baseball team’s season is over, but they competed well in a tough conference. The Tigers’ season ended at the hands of the North Polk Comets on Tuesday as both teams represent the Raccoon River Conference. During the 2024 season, ADM finished with an overall record of 16-15 (9-7 RRC) behind Bondurant-Farrar (11-5 RRC) and North Polk (13-3 RRC). The Tigers beat each time in their conference at least once, with the exception of Boone. ADM Head Coach Jason Book knows that each night playing a RRC team is going to be a tough task.
Steve Schlafke takes Dallas Center-Grimes softball back to state tourney before retirement
DALLAS CENTER — Steve Schlafke stands in the center of a huddle, turning as he speaks so every player hears his pregame speech. The Dallas Center-Grimes coach keeps it simple. There isn’t much more he can teach the 28 athletes on his varsity roster in the minutes before the opening pitch of the...
Big animals need a big property, and ARL of Iowa just purchased a 21-acre ranch
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is expanding its capacity to care for barnyard animals with the purchase of a 21-acre ranch in north central Polk County. The new facilities include three grazing pastures, a barn with horse stalls, both an indoor and outdoor arena and a smaller structure for goats, chickens and other small barn animals. The purchase cost $2 million, with half the funds coming from the ARL Foundation. A donation campaign will also help raise funds to refurbish the facilities before animals move in.
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