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West Des Moines Dowling Stops City High in Class 4A State Semifinals Again
CEDAR RAPIDS – For the second time in three seasons City High came up a win shy of a spot in the Class 4A championship. Once again, it was West Des Moines Dowling that denied the Little Hawks a shot at a title. Cole Southard tossed a complete game...
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First Job: My first official job was working at a donut and ice cream store in Knoxville, IA. Awards/Recognitions: In the past I have received the following awards: The Stevinson Award presented by the Missouri Rehabilitation Association, Bulldog Forever Volunteer Award presented by Truman State University, Show-Me State Female Volunteer of the Year, Elks Officer of the Year, and Job Point Employee of the Year.
College basketball's sharpest defensive masterminds: T.J. Otzelberger, Steve Pikiell top the charts
Business is booming for college basketball offenses. Last offseason's tweaked block-or-charge rule certainly gave the offensive player another edge, and college basketball responded with its most efficient offensive season ever. How can opposing defensive coordinators punch back? There's a push-pull for many between adopting an aggressive or a passive defense....
Metro’s own legendary Olympic gymnastics coach inspires young athletes ahead of 2024 Paris games
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The country is flipping with excitement for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, but gymnasts at Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance in West Des Moines are particularly eager. Partially because the gym’s Olympic history serves as a reminder that they, too, can achieve their dreams. “For me, I just know that no […]
Sprucing up Gladbrook City Park
GLADBROOK – Gladbrook City Park received a little facelift earlier this month. On July 11, Remington Seeds of Marshalltown brought in a small crew to spruce up the park as their community service project this summer. The company funded the park project and some of their employees volunteered to do the work.
Iowa Veterans Home administration and union members seek common ground amid disagreements over staffing changes
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Upset workers at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown got a chance to air their grievances Thursday night. Financial shortfalls are leading to changes in several positions there. “We met with them, uh, really, to discuss ways that we can make sure that there's two-way communication,”...
End of July Start of August Events at Stuart Public Library
The Stuart Public Library is finishing up their events in July and getting ready to start the ones in August. Monday will be the monthly meeting of the cookbook club at noon, with a picnic theme. Anyone can attend or join the cookbook club, and bringing your favorite picnic food is encouraged. Also on Monday, the library will have their second to last summer reading program event with a colored chalk fun run at the Stuart Sports Complex. Coffee and Cribbage meets Tuesday and Friday at 10am, with gentle yoga Wednesday at 10am, and the Drop Everything and Read program Friday at 3pm.
The City of Cedar Rapids takes legal action against mysterious structure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids is taking action against a property that has a mysterious structure on it. When KCRG spoke with the structure’s owner, he told us it’s a power generator and a solution for sustainable energy around the world. But at night it would...
Red Oak restaurant among a dozen establishments cited for food safety violations in recent weeks
(Des Moines, Iowa) – A restaurant in Montgomery County is among a dozen establishments cited for food safety violations in recent weeks, according to a report from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (IDALS). The Iowa Capital Dispatch says the state inspections department reminds the public that their reports are a “snapshot” in time, and violations are often corrected on the spot before the inspector leaves the establishment. You can read a complete report about some of the most serious violations and the establishments that were cited by IDALS, HERE.
Why RAGBRAI? Riders explain as they bike through southeast Iowa
ALBIA, Iowa — RAGBRAI 2024 is making its way through southeast Iowa. KTVO caught up with riders headed to the Ottumwa overnight stay on Thursday in Albia to learn more about what is motivating their trek across the Hawkeye State. Florida native Danny Davis is riding a late 1800's...
IFA Alumnus Karson Sharar Prepares for Junior Season with Iowa Football
Iowa Falls-Alden Alumnus Karson Sharar is gearing up for his redshirt junior season with the University of Iowa football team. Sharar is currently studying Sport and Recreation management with a concentration in coaching, and has spent the summer helping run youth football camps in Iowa City. The Iowa football team...
Iowa’s Late July Weather: Above-Normal Temperatures and Storm Chances
Des Moines, IA – A mainly dry and warm forecast is in store for today as afternoon highs reach into the mid-80s to low 90s. Slight chance for a few showers and storms in portions of southern Iowa late tonight. The severe weather threat is low, but brief heavy downpours and gusty winds are possible.
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
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