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Grassley, wife Barbara mark 70th anniversary at favorite date spot
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and his wife Barbara marked their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday at their favorite date spot. “Barbara & I went to the Hickory House in Waterloo when we were 1st dating 2nite we celebrate our 70th wedding anniversary where it all started,” Grassley said in a post on the social platform X.…
Iowa Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Endangerment Causing Serious Injury
ANKENY, Iowa (KCCI) -An Iowa man is pleading guilty for death of his infant son back in 2022, KCCI reported. Charles Peters of Cedar Rapids has been sentenced to 20 years for child endangerment causing serious injury and neglect of a dependent. Police say Peters’ infant son died days after...
Cyclone Welcome Weekend kicks off Friday
Iowa State students are invited to attend the third year of Cyclone Welcome Weekend events throughout the weekend before classes. Katy Cran, event co-chair of Cyclone Welcome Weekend, said this is a great opportunity to connect with other cyclones, faculty and staff. “We have between 85 to 100 volunteers who...
All smiles for Cyclone victory day
AMES – The annual Cyclone victory day took place Friday night at Jack Trice Stadium. Over 60 kids with disabilities got the chance of a lifetime to take the field with Iowa State players to run drills, tour the locker room, and of course become the star and score a touchdown. Matt Campbell started this […]
Ames police searching for missing 14-year-old
AMES, Iowa — Ames Police Department announced that it needs the public's help locating missing 14-year-old Tristan Manning who was last seen at Brookside Park in Ames at 4 p.m. Friday. Manning was last seen wearing a bright blue t-shirt, gray shorts and orange slides; he suffers from both...
Crews complete repair of ruptured gas line on east side of Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — MidAmerican Energy crews were on the scene Friday night of a ruptured natural gas line on the east side of Des Moines. At around 6:45 p.m., police said all lanes of East University Avenue between East 9th Street and East 12th Street were temporarily closed while Des Moines fire and repair crews worked in the area.
ISU vs. UNI Game Time Altered
AMES, Iowa – Due to the high temperatures in the forecast later afternoon Sunday, the Iowa State, UNI soccer match has been delayed to a 7 p.m. start time (from 6 p.m.) for players' health and safety reasons. Sunday's forecast calls for low 90-degree temperatures with a high of 95 degrees as the RealFeel is projected to be 105. The game will have two mandated hydration breaks for the athletes about halfway through both the first and second halves to combat the heat. As a reminder, admission to the Cyclone Soccer Complex is free.
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Food & Music Festival, artisan fair, Wizarding Express and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — Looking for something to do this weekend? Or, want to try out a new place to grab a bite to eat?. Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, Aug. 23-25 Friday, Aug. 23. World Food & Music Festival, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, 1330...
Major progress announced for $500 million downtown Des Moines soccer stadium and hotels project
DES MOINES, Iowa — This week marks a significant advancement in the ambitious $500 million downtown soccer stadium and hotel project in Des Moines. Developers are fervently working behind the scenes. Assistant Des Moines City Manager Matt Anderson shared his optimism. "To go from that worst-case scenario, which is...
Because you can cancan! See 'Moulin Rouge' cast teach the Des Moines mayor how to cancan:
Do you know the French cancan? Mayor Connie Boesen does now. "Moulin Rouge" has a tour stop at the Des Moines Civic Center this summer and ensemble member Stefanie Renee Salyers taught Mayor Connie Boesen the famous dance. ...
Key questions for Iowa State football to conclude fall camp
Iowa State football is putting a cap on its 2024 fall camp, beginning game prep for the regular season this coming week. The Cyclones return the most production in the country, with an opportunity to meet or exceed its seven-win total from the 2023 season. Returning stars like quarterback Rocco Becht, running back Abu Sama, wide receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, and a trio of safeties in Beau Freyler, Jeremiah Cooper and Malik Verdon head the young roster.
Cyclones Host Victory Day At Jack Trice Stadium
AMES, Iowa – Something special was in the air Friday night at Jack Trice Stadium as the Cyclone football program held its annual Victory Day Celebration as a precursor to the upcoming season. The day is a highlight of every season as the event allows more than 60 kids...
Homeowner distraught after security camera catches woman mowing down hundreds of hand-planted flowers: 'I am devastated'
A gardener who worked for years to cultivate a yard full of sunflowers came home to find someone had cut them all down. Chris Bank, of St. Peters, Missouri, turned to sunflowers in that longest of years, 2020, as KSDK reported. He became an expert, buying dozens of varieties and cross-pollinating them. This year, as in the past, he planted 600 of the flowers in his front yard over a month, meticulously devising a bleacher formation so the different colors and sizes could stand out.
Jefferson Telecom wraps up school supply drive
Jefferson Telecom proudly concludes its participation in the annual school supply drive organized by New Opportunities, Inc., marking the 13th year of this impactful community initiative. As a dedicated drop-off location, Jefferson Telecom played a key role in collecting donations from both customers and staff, contributing significantly to the drive’s success.
Iowa governor says she won’t weigh in on Cedar Rapids’ casino plans right now
Two years ago, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a two-year moratorium into law restricting any new casinos from being constructed in Iowa. The cap expired at the end of June, leading to Cedar Rapids developers moving forward with applications to Iowa’s Gaming and Racing Commission. Story continues below. Some republican...
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