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Just look up: the National Balloon Classic returns
Catch this hot air balloon on the cover of the current issue of dsm magazine. See dozens more this weekend in Indianola. (Photo: Ben Easter) On Friday, when the Olympics start in Paris, a French tradition is coming here. The National Balloon Classic, in and above Indianola though Aug. 3, continues a legacy that brothers Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier launched in 1783 at Versailles with the first human-piloted balloon. (On an earlier flight, the co-pilots were a sheep, a rooster and a duck.)
Iowa State Basketball: Why Joshua Jefferson is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
When T. J. Otzelberger took over as head coach at Iowa State this program was coming off a 2-win season. They’ve matched that total twice in the NCAA Tournament alone, as Otzelberger’s third season last year resulted in another trip to the Sweet Sixteen. It’s fair to say that good times are happening for the Cyclones but the best just might be to come in Ames.
Panther Volleyball at ISU Camp
The Panorama Panthers participated in a two day camp at Iowa State in the Cyclone gyms. While not directly officiated with Iowa State University, the two day volleyball camp on July 24 & 25 includes a day of drills and practice alongside a day of scrimmages. The Cyclone Volleyball camp website says, “This camp is designed to give teams a head start to the volleyball season. This is strictly a competition camp with competitive drills vs another team on Day 1 and a tournament format on Day 2. We will have a camp coach on each court to run drills, officiate, and provide limited feedback. Camp runs from 9am-5pm with a break for lunch.”
Carlisle softball defeats ADM for Iowa high school state championship
FORT DODGE — There was a bit of déjà vu happening in Fort Dodge. The Class 4A Iowa high school softball state championship game featured Adel-DeSoto-Minburn and Carlisle. Carlisle’s players...
Adel Police Report July 15-21
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. A single-vehicle accident was reported at the intersection of R Avenue and U.S. Highway 6. Damages were estimated at $1,600. July 16, 2024. Officers took a report of counterfeit in the 300 block of Nile Kinnick Drive S. July...
Why are gas prices going up? They're actually below average for July and trending down
While gas prices might seem high to some drivers in Iowa, they are declining from earlier this year and compared to last year. Gas prices are starting to decline since springtime peaks, and as fall nears, they could reach below $3 a gallon. ...
Suspect charged with attempted murder in Clive motel stabbing
CLIVE, Iowa — Police say a Des Moines man has been charged with attempted murder for a stabbing that happened early Friday morning at a Clive hotel. Wa’il Muhannad, 62, is being held in the Polk County Jail, according to Clive Police. Officers and medics responded to the Days Inn Motel at 1600 NW 114th […]
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.
Cover Crop Fact Sheets Available for Iowa Farmers
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service are collaborating on a series of cover crop fact sheets for Iowa farmers interested in adopting the practice or trying new cover crops to achieve specific goals in their operation.
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
ISP Reports Two Fatality Accidents on Wednesday: Iowa Traffic Fatalities Reach 160 To-Date
(State News) The Iowa State Patrol reported two fatalities on Wednesday. One person died in a two-vehicle crash in Jasper County, and a pedestrian died in a separate accident in Cerro Gordo County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a Des Moines native died, and a Monroe native suffered minor...
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