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Saturday’s Area Scoreboard: Garrigan Baseball Wins District, Algona Softball Eliminated
The Bishop Garrigan baseball team captured a district title and advances to the substate final for the 2nd time in 3 years, outlasting St. Edmond 2-1 on Saturday night in the class 1A – district 6 championship game. The Golden Bears took a 1-0 lead in the 3rd inning,...
Sioux County Youth Fair Underway North Of Sioux Center
Sioux Center, Iowa — The Sioux County Youth Fair is underway just north of Sioux Center. And the major thing this year is it’s the first year for the new fairgrounds that used to be the Sioux Center airport, near Carmel. Fair Board President LeAnn Englin tells us...
IndyCar pit crews have 5.2 seconds to make or break a race
NEWTON, Iowa- In order for drivers to get from the starting line to the victory circle at the Iowa Speedway, they first have to get through pit lane. About 15 people make up a pit crew, but only seven of them go over the wall during a pit stop. These seven lift the car, change […]
Hagedorn Blasts 2 HR to Lead ADM Softball to Region Championship
Lauren Hagedorn (left) and Olivia Wyant (right) The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team advanced to the regional championship after Lauren Hagedorn marked an incredible individual performance. The Tigers defeated the Indianola Indians 9-2 in the Class 4A Region 4 Division on Saturday night. ADM started off in the bottom of the first...
First look: Design for new Merle Hay kayak launch in Johnston near Bombers complex
Johnston unveiled the design for a new kayak launch off Merle Hay Road at an open house on Thursday. Officials presented early renderings for a planned improvement to get kayaks and canoes into Beaver Creek, just north of the Interstate 80/35 interchange, that will double as a trailhead to the adjacent Beaver Creek...
Newton (IA) Approves $629K Purchase of Two Ambulances, Replacing One Destroyed by Fire
Jul. 10—Two ambulances were purchased by the Newton City Council during the July 1 meeting, further updating the fire department’s fleet of emergency vehicles after one was destroyed in a fire earlier this year. It is estimated it will take until 2025 for both ambulances to be constructed and operational in town.
J.R. Singleton's Iowa State journey 'opposite' of current trends in college football
LAS VEGAS — The path towards defensive lineman J.R. Singleton's seat at Big 12 Media Days on Tuesday was winding and precious. The senior representative for Iowa State's media day showing is coming off his best year with the Cyclones so far, while making his most starts in a single season. But it took time for Singleton to develop into a true contributor on Iowa State's defensive interior.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Iowa Republicans excited, reflective as they arrive at Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Iowa Republicans met to kick off their week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Sunday night, greeting the traditionally festive occasion with a note of sober reflection following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. Republican Party of Iowa co-chair Linda Upmeyer said she was “shocked” and “stunned” by...
Midwest on High Alert: Damaging Wind Warnings, Isolated Tornadoes Possible in Several States Monday
Chicago, IL – The Midwest is under a severe weather alert today, with parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa bracing for damaging wind gusts and potential tornadoes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued warnings, emphasizing the risk of severe storms that could produce wind gusts exceeding 75 mph, large hail, and tornadoes.
EXPIRED: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for north Iowa through 1 am Monday
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of north Iowa through Sunday evening. This watch includes Garner, Mason City, Charles City, and New Hampton in the KIMT viewing area and is in effect until Monday at 1 am. Threats from storms in this area include damaging wind gusts...
McLaughlin stays fast, wins first race of IndyCar doubleheader at Iowa
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Scott McLaughlin said he didn’t feel like he was an IndyCar driver until he got a win on an oval track. He reached that goal on Saturday night McLaughlin continued his fast weekend at Iowa Speedway on Saturday night, winning the first race of the IndyCar Series doubleheader for his first victory on an oval track. McLaughlin led 164 of the 250 laps, winning by nearly a half-second over second-place driver Pato O’Ward at the 0.875-mile oval.
Iowa, national conservative leaders talk abortion, school choice at Family Leader event
(Des Moines, Iowa) – State and national conservative leaders discussed wins and future goals for issues like abortion and education policy Friday at the Family Leadership Summit, with one of the group’s officials calling for further abortion restrictions in Iowa. According to the Iowa Capital Dispatch, The Family...
1 injured, 1 arrested following shooting at SW 9th Street River Bridge
Des Moines police said one individual was injured Sunday following a shooting at the SW 9th Street River Bridge. The victim remains hospitalized in serious, but stable condition, police said Monday morning. 18-year-old Trevon Jones has been "arrested and in connection with the shooting." The Des Moines Fire Department and...
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