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Iowa Hereford breeders to honor Tiernan at state fair
The late Eric Tiernan of Stuart is one of three longtime Hereford breeders to be honored by the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association (IHBA) during the Iowa State Fair. In a ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association (IHBA) will dedicate a custom-created barn quilt given in memory of Tiernan; Dan McFarland, Fredericksburg; and Ray Sorensen, Fontanelle. The event will take place at 3 p.m. on the west side of the Gammon Barn on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, followed by an ice cream social in the Sheri Avis Horner Pavilion just north of the barn museum.
Top 50 Team Countdown (42-41): Elmwood-Murdock Volleyball & Martensdale-St. Marys Girls Basketball
(KMAland) -- Elmwood-Murdock volleyball and Martensdale-St. Marys girls basketball are the next two teams on the KMA Sports Top 50 Team Countdown. The 2024 Elmwood-Murdock volleyball season ended in a familiar spot, but the Knights' journey to Lincoln is what ultimately earned them a position on this list. Coach Nichole...
Power outages in Des Moines reach nearly 16,500 after severe storms pass
Thunderstorms and severe weather aren't leaving Iowa anytime soon. Severe thunderstorms hit the state overnight Monday and Tuesday. While Tuesday's storms weren't a derecho, they still dumped heavy rain on the state. Another wave of storms are on the way for late Wednesday night with severe warnings being issued in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area around 6 p.m. Storms should reach central Iowa around 8 p.m., according to the weather service. ...
Motorcycle Crash Leads to a Man Dying
Friday, July 19th, around 7pm Marshall County deputies were dispatched to the 2300 mile of Highland Acres Rd. for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Once deputies arrived on scene they saw the driver of the motorcycle severely injuries. They identified the driver as Douglas Hanken,...
Over 5 inches of rain falls on a small area of Webster County
DAYTON, Iowa — The rain began falling near Dayton on Sunday at around 4:30 p.m. There was line after line of rain over the area just north of Dayton. Many rain gauges registered five or more inches, a few even had nine inches. “Well it was a blessing,” said...
Lightning strike knocks out Madison County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency phones
WINTERSET, Iowa – A lightning strike from the early morning storms has caused some communication issues for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The MCSO says its building in Winterset was struck by lightning Wednesday morning and all of the non-emergency administration phone lines are down. The outage is not affecting 911 services and people with […]
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
More severe storms expected Wednesday after stormy start
DES MOINES, Iowa – A morning round of storms dropped a lot of rain across central Iowa and another round of severe storms is expected again Wednesday night. Morning storms brought strong winds and hail. Wind gusts over 60 mph were reported in Ottumwa and Melcher-Dallas. Norwalk saw several reports of gusts in the 50-55 […]
As the youngest population in Iowa, Latinos are finding success through education
Part of a series for the Des Moines Register's 175th anniversary that examines Iowa's past and future demographics. Gabby Guerra stood by the entrance of Jewett Hall on a recent Sunday afternoon, greeting the dozens of Latino families who came from all over Iowa to Drake University's campus. Even the intense heat was no match for Guerra's cheery voice and big smile as she welcomed parents and students armed with duffle bags, suitcases, fuzzy blankets and pillows....
217 Today: Iowa’s new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region
Champaign police are investigating the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy. When the National Association of Black Journalists conference opens tomorrow, the Republican presidential nominee will be there. Over 70 people showed up at the oldest African American church in Champaign County on Sunday to attend a vigil for Sonya...
Iowa football player charged with OWI in Polk County
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (KCRG) — An Iowa Hawkeye football player is charged with operating while under the influence,KCRG reports. Cade Borud, 21, of Pleasant Hill, was arrested in Polk County early Saturday morning. He’s accused of driving over twice the legal limit. He’s at least the second Iowa...
ADM’s Ellis Smith Makes Softball 2nd Team All Conference
A sophomore from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team secures a spot for all conference. Ellis Smith is another recipient on ADM to be apart of the 2nd Team All Conference for softball following a wonderful season. Smith played in 40 games during the 2024 season with 104 at-bats, scoring 23 runs off of 30 hits. She racked up 25 singles, four doubles, one triple, and 16 RBI’s, hitting an average of .288.
Three Tigers Round Out Roster for Class 3A Baseball All-District Team
Grant Rychnovsky (picture belongs to ADM Baseball) Three players from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Baseball team complete the roster for the Class 3A All-District Team. Senior Grant Rychnovsky, Junior Grant Jansen, and Junior Jaxson Book all qualified for the all-district, part of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Rychnovsky made first team as an outfielder and features players from seven other teams.