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Individual Summer Sports Statistics Part 6: Jackson Pfrang and Reagan Carney
With the summer sports season over, we take a look at individual statistics for AC/GC baseball and softball players. For the baseball team, junior Jackson Pfrang started in all 25 of the team’s games, recording 66 at bats, nine runs and 13 hits, of which 11 were singles and two were doubles. He also had 11 RBI’s, 15 total bases, a batting average of .197, on base percentage of .293 and slugging percentage of .227. He also successfully attempted to steal bases three times.
How much rain impacted central Iowa overnight
Thunderstorms continued to develop and redevelop in the same areas overnight ahead of a very hot and humid week ahead. We had some extreme rain totals in some parts of Iowa by early Monday. Here’s a list of 24-hour totals through 7 AM Monday: More rain and thunderstorms are expected in the overnight hours during […]
Extreme heat, overnight storms in the forecast this week
DES MOINES, IOWA — Early morning rain on Monday is just the start of a week of volatile weather in Central Iowa. The weather will vary from hot and humid daytime conditions to storm potential in the overnights to early mornings. A Heat Advisory goes into effect at 1 PM Monday for the southern 2 […]
Iowa rainfall totals: Parts of the state drenched by Sunday's storms
DES MOINES, Iowa — Numerous thunderstormsdumped heavy rain over parts of central Iowa Sunday. Video above: See when more storms could arrive this week. Here's a look at some of the totals as of Monday morning:. Dayton: 5.50 inches. Indianola: 4.75. Melcher-Dallas: 4.48. Grinnell: 4.00. Marshalltown: 3.59. Story City:...
Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone
EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO. Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
'Tough, smart, kind, empathy:' Andy Beshear praises Kamala Harris at Iowa Democratic event
DES MOINES, Iowa — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear helped rally Iowa Democrats at their biggest fundraiser of the year Saturday night, less than a week after President Joe Biden dramatically upset the 2024 election cycle by ending his reelection campaign and throwing his support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Beshear, who delivered the keynote address at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty & Justice Celebration, is among the politicians reportedly being vetted as a potential running mate...
Large Donations to CCCF Disaster Fund
Spencer, IA (KICD) — When the flood waters began to rise on June 22nd – so did the Clay County Community Foundation Disaster Recovery Fund. The Foundation has reported to KICD News that more than $300,000 has been raised for the Disaster Recovery Fund, which allows the Foundation to disburse funds to non-profits and service organizations assisting with disaster recovery efforts.
Rainfall Numbers From the Weekend and This Morning; Higher Amounts South of Storm Lake
Some much-needed rain arrived in the area at the end of the weekend and this (Mon) morning. Measurements taken outside the Storm Lake Radio stations revealed 68 hundredths of an inch fell late yesterday (Sun) afternoon and last evening. This (Mon) morning, another 33 hundredths of an inch was measured outside the stations.
One Person Rescued From West Fork Des Moines River Near Wallingford
(Wallingford)--Emergency personnel Sunday evening rescued one person from the West Fork of the Des Moines River near Wallingford. Shortly before 10:25 pm, Wallingford Fire and Emergency Medical Services were paged for a water rescue incident on the river north of Wallingford. It was reported that one person was still stuck in debris, on a tube in the river. Another person involved was able to get to shore, walk to Wallingford and call 911.
Glidden Man Sustains Serious Injuries In Saturday Motorcycle/SUV Crash On Hwy 30 In Glidden
A Glidden man sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries following a motorcycle/SUV crash over the weekend on Highway 30 in Glidden. According to a Carroll County Sheriff’s Office report, first responders were dispatched at approximately 1:07 p.m. on Saturday to the crash scene at the Arizona Street intersection near the Glidden Aquatic Center. Authorities say 19-year-old Andrew Dax Bennett of Glidden was traveling westbound on the highway on a 2002 Honda VT750DC and had stopped for traffic to make a left turn. A westbound 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by 18-year-old Brenna Marie Bowman of Glidden, failed to slow for the stopped motorcycle and collided with its rear end. Bennett was thrown from the Honda, sustaining incapacitating injuries. Carroll County Emergency Medical Services transported him to St. Anthony Regional Hospital for treatment. Bowman was cited for failure to maintain control, while Bennett was cited for no valid motorcycle license and failure to provide proof of liability coverage. The Glidden Fire Department also assisted at the scene.