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Emery Songer To Host Late Mornings At WHO & WMT
IHeartMedia News/Talk 1110 KFAB Omaha afternoon host Emery Songer will pull double-duty back home in Iowa hosting “Emory on Iowa” from 9-11am weekdays on News/Talk 1040 WHO Des Moines and 600 WMT Cedar Rapids. The move brings Songer back to Des Moines where he previously served as a...
Urbandale Food Pantry hosts 5th annual bike ride to combat hunger in central Iowa
The Urbandale Food Pantry will host its 5th annual Pedal for the Pantry Bike Ride on Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. at Des Moines Water Works Park. Riders can select between four routes, all of which begin and end at Water Works Park and include stops at participating bars and breweries. Upon finishing, the Des Moines Biergarten will provide live music and refreshments from 1 to 3 p.m. In addition, the pantry is collaborating with Mulberry Farm & Food Truck from Central Iowa Shelter & Services to offer brunch. For every brunch ticket purchased, Central Iowa Shelter & Services will provide a nourishing meal to one unhoused individual. To register, visit the Urbandale Food Pantry website.
Nearly 5-year waitlist prompts Iowa City to halt applications for Section 8 rental vouchers
Editor's Note: A previous version of this story mistakenly named Erika Kubly, an employee in the city's Neighborhood Development Services department. The article has been corrected to identify Rachel Carter, the housing authority representative, as the correct source. Correction: The Housing Voucher Program is no longer accepting applications but they are still handing...
Forecast: Warm and wonderfully boring
Today was a similar day to yesterday — minus thunderstorms and plus breezy conditions — which made it feel a little better outside. The weekend looks fantastic for the State Fair or any outdoor activities. For a lot of kiddos, we’re moving through the end of summer break with nice weather! Above, the European computer […]
Iowa lands commitment from five-star defensive lineman and legacy recruit Iose Epenesa in the 2025 class
News: Edwardsville (Ill.) 2025 five-star defensive lineman Iose Epenesa has committed to Iowa. Epenesa announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes over Miami (FL), Missouri, Utah, and Penn State, among others. Epenesa is the younger brother of former Iowa defensive lineman AJ Epenesa and also current Iowa linebacker Eric Epenesa. Their...
Roller coaster 5K: Adventureland attendees ride Flying Viking 13 times in a row
ALTOONA, Iowa — Friday is National Roller Coaster Day. On this day in 1898, the first vertical loop roller coaster was introduced in the United States. Some folks celebrated the occasion here at home in Altoona at Adventureland. There was a special 5K Friday morning. Instead of running it,...
Perry students get ready to return to school months after deadly shooting
PERRY, Iowa — Schools across the state welcome studentsback to the classroom next week. Students in Perry will be dealing with more than the first day of school jitters. It has been more than 7 months since a deadly school shooting at Perry High School. A shooting that claimed...
Woolsey New QB1 Under Center For Knoxville Football
The Knoxville Football Squad will have a new signal caller under center this season. Brenden Woolsey got several snaps last year near the end of the season after Noah Keefer went down with an injury. Keefer graduated last spring, so that opened the door for Woolsey to take over. Coach Matt Dunkin tells KNIA/KRLS Sports Woolsey has put in the work during the offseason and is ready to take over full time.
Legendary Dirt Late Model Racer Scott Bloomquist, 60
The well-known dirt late model racer Scott Bloomquist, known for his popular No. 0 late models, has passed away following a plane crash, according to published reports. He was 60. From Fort Dodge, Iowa, Bloomquist of Scott Bloomquist Racing was a longtime competitor with a racing career spanning more than...
Peytin Ellison to compete for Pancake Day Queen
MHS senior Peytin Ellison will be one of six young women vying for the title of Queen of the 75th Pancake Day, to be held in Centerville on September 27-28. She is sponsored by Rathbun Marina. Other candidates seeking to reign over Pancake Day include Avery Bishop, Noelle Craver, Veronica Hayes, Millie McDanolds, and Kenly Shilling. Chance Cook, who is also a senior at Moravia, will serve as one of the escorts for the pageant.
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