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2024 Martin Blog Fall Sports Preview No. 6 (7/17): Class 2A District 8 Football
(KMAland) -- The Martin Blog Fall Sports Preview continues with a look at Class 2A District 8 football. 7/10: Missouri River Conference Boys Cross Country. 7/11: Rolling Valley Conference Boys Cross Country. 7/12: Class 8-Player District 9 Football. 2024 CLASS 2A DISTRICT 8 FOOTBALL PREVIEW. Kuemper Catholic won another district...
New Oak Street Health clinic to open Friday
Oak Street Health plans to open its new clinic on Euclid Avenue on Friday, expanding access to primary health care services to patients in underserved areas of the community. The clinic, at 215 Euclid Ave., is in the former CVS pharmacy near Park Fair Mall on the city’s north side. CVS closed the store in March 2023.
Police release name of man whose body was pulled from Des Moines River
DES MOINES, IOWA — The Des Moines Police Department is releasing the name of a man whose body was recovered from the Des Moines River near downtown earlier this week. Police were first called out on the morning of Friday, July 12th on a report of a person struggling in the Raccoon River near SW […]
Ottumwa Man Charged with Burglary, Drug Possession
An Ottumwa man faces charges after allegedly stealing from a residence and possessing drugs. 45-year-old Daniel Hamilton was charged with burglary – 3rd degree, possession of a controlled substance – marijuana plus one other, and theft – 5th degree. On July 16, court records say Hamilton approached...
OPD: Convicted Man Attempted to Steal from Abstained Business
A convicted Ottumwa man faces charges after attempting to steal from a business he’s abstained from. 24-year-old Brain Anjain was charged with Theft – 3rd degree – enhanced because of 2 prior convictions – property not exceeding $750, Trespassing on the property of another – 1st offense, Public Intoxication – 1st offense.
Motorcycle driver hospitalized after crash in Ottumwa
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Ottumwa police say a motorcycle driver is hospitalized after a serious accident. It happened just before noon Tuesday on Highway 63 and Rochester. Police say the motorcycle, driven by Dakota Boyer, 33, of Ottumwa, collided with a car. Boyer sustained significant injuries from the accident and...
The Beacon Village in Des Moines provides affordable housing to formerly incarcerated women
DES MOINES, Iowa — The recently opened Beacon Village acts as both an affordable housing option and a place for women in crises to heal. The facility located at the old Village Inn Motel off of East Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street in Des Moines has 32 units and is a place designed specifically for women who struggled with addiction and formerly incarcerated women. In order to live there, residents must be employed, single without kids and at least six months sober.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark Replacement Drops Truth Bomb On Comparisons To Fever Star
Caitlin Clark is starring in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever currently, but in the college ranks, her former Iowa Hawkeyes squad is looking for ways to replace her. Enter Lucy Olsen, who transferred to Iowa from Villanova after three seasons with the Wildcats in an effort to help the team replace ...
‘I just couldn’t be prouder’: Christensen tosses gem, but ACA falls in 9 innings
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With a trip to the state tournament on the line, one run was all that was needed to settle Class 1A Substate 7’s representative. The Ankeny Christian Academy Eagles (18-9) attempted to knock off the fifth-ranked Lynnville-Sully Hawks (26-3) during Tuesday’s substate final in Pella. The Hawks ultimately outlasted ACA with a 1-0 victory in nine innings.
Dreams come true in KC for Iowa girls soccer team
ANKENY, Iowa — If you can see it, you can be it. “When watching her on the field she was really good with her foot skills,” said Ankeny girls youth soccer player Peyton Vorri. Her teammate Reagan Fors loves the sport of soccer and said, “I’ve been playing it since I was very little. My […]
Sara’s Quicky Delivery: Revolutionizing Convenience in Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa, IA — In a time when convenience and efficiency are paramount, Sara Roach has stepped up to fill a unique niche in Oskaloosa with her innovative business, Sara’s Quickie Delivery. Founded in January 2023, this local delivery service has quickly grown, providing residents with an alternative to larger delivery platforms.
OSKALOOSA BUSINESS OWNER LAUREN TERRELL SELECTED IN THE TOP 12 FOR OPEN 4 BUSINESS GRANT
OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa business owner and art creative, Lauren Terrell was recently selected in the top 12 candidates who submitted an Open 4 Business Grant Application for 2024 to Main Street Iowa. Terrell and business, Studio Osky will receive $500 from the Oskaloosa Main Street Board for being selected as the local winner.
City: RAGBRAI Arrives Next Week
According to the City of Ottumwa, the riders of RAGBRAI LI will arrive next Thursday for an overnight stay. On July 25, the riders will arrive into town from Rock Bluff Road, onto Blackhawk Road, turning onto North Quincy Avenue, and ride the trail behind the Ottumwa 8 Theater to arrive at the Greater Ottumwa Park. Campers will be available for the participants on both sides of the park.
5 pets die, 2 firefighters injured in 3 Burlington fires in 24 hours
It’s been a very busy 24 hours for the Burlington Fire Department. Firefighters dealt with three fires, one which is considered arson and another where five pets died. The department emailed three news releases with details about the fires. The department was called to the 100 block of Melrose Court on July 16 at about […]
Notre Dame makes offer to 2026 guard, daughter of former NBA player
Kate Harpring hasn’t even begun her junior year at Marist in Atlanta. That’s the same high school her father, former NBA player Matt Harpring, attended. But that hasn’t stopped many prominent programs from making her offers already. She confirmed that Notre Dame is one of those programs on social media: After a great conversation with @IrishCoachIvey I am excited and thankful to receive and offer from @ndwbb !!! Can’t wait to build our relationship! 💚 pic.twitter.com/HNPU2KeMy6 — Kate Harpring (@Kate_Harpring26) July 16, 2024 On the same day, Harpring also announced an offer from Iowa, which only added onto the list of schools that...
North Central Missouri Fair to host baby show on August 3
Green Hills MomCo will hold a baby show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Registration in the Rock Barn courtyard will start on August 3 at 8:15 a.m., and the show will be at 9 a.m. There are six age categories: zero to three months, three to six...
Iowa DOT’s Pete Hjelmstad: Updates on Hwy 14, Hwy 18, Hwy 218 & Lansing bridge projects along with future road work to watch out for
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Pete Hjelmstad joined the morning show (7/18/24) to talk about the latest updates regarding the bridge replacements on Highway 14, 18, 218 and at Lansing along with other construction projects. The latest on the...
Knoxville is home to Des Moines’ closest drop zone
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Des Moines Skydivers is located at the Knoxville Municipal Airport and it is known as Des Moines’ closest drop zone. Des Moines Skydivers relocated from Winterset to Knoxville last year, building a new facility. Erik Christiansen, the Vice President of Operations at Des Moines Skydivers, said that Knoxville has welcomed Des Moines […]
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