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Storm Lake School Board Approves High School Cell Phone Policy
The Storm Lake School Board approved an updated high school cell phone policy on Wednesday. High School Principal Matt Doebel said it’s been a big undertaking. He said they talked with officials from other schools considering implementing a cell phone policy and modeled it after one that’s being used in a school in New York…
Let’s Talk Dallas County Perry 2nd Street Block Party with Chamber Director
Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features the Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti to go over the logistics of the Third Annual 2nd Street Block Party tonight, plus more chamber events next week.
Courtney Wojtowicz is crowned the 2024 Dallas County Fair Queen
Courtney Wojtowicz was crowned the 2024 Dallas County Fair Queen during a coronation ceremony on Friday, July 12. Wojtowicz is a 2024 graduate of Dallas Center-Grimes High School. Maitlynn Bucklin-Pagano, a 2024 graduate of Waukee Northwest High School, was named the Dallas County Fair Princess. Other queen contestants included:. Kelsey...
Synergy: working together for health
Jessica Carney treats her clients through traditional physical therapy as well as nutritional response testing and other modalities. Synergy is a word that describes teamwork or combined impact. Jessica Carney, owner of Synergy Wellness and Physical Therapy, explains how the term fits her practice. “Synergy means cohesiveness, bringing parts together....
Arrest made after man in vehicle shoots at another vehicle in traffic, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa – Police have released the name of a man arrested for allegedly shooting at a car from another vehicle Thursday night near the State Fairgrounds. Officers were called to E. 30th St. and E. Maple Street around 7:00 p.m. after a witness reported the shooting. At least one bullet hole was found […]
Demarion Watson committed to traditional career plot at Iowa State
AMES – In college basketball's transfer portal era, Iowa State wing Demarion Watson is as much of an anomaly as a polar bear in the Sahara. Over two seasons at Iowa State, Watson has played in 63 games for the Cyclones, but he's averaged less than 12 minutes per game in each of his two campaigns playing for T.J. Otzelberger and the Cyclones.
Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — State legislators say a moratorium on new casino licenses will be back on the table for the 2025 legislative session. After allowing the two-year moratorium to expire last session, lawmakers concerned about a new casino cannibalizing the profits of the current casino industry vow to bring a new moratorium law to the governor’s desk.
Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Iowa Forecast: Showers. Thunderstorms to Hit North, West Areas
Des Moines, IA – Showers and thunderstorms are set to return to Iowa this weekend, primarily affecting the northern and western regions. According to the US National Weather Service in Des Moines, the rain and storms are not expected to be severe. Residents can anticipate rain and storms starting Saturday, with continued precipitation into Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will hover in the 70s, nearing 80 degrees on both days.
Two Iowa ag cooperatives will swap locations, but say farmers will see no change in service
Two Iowa agricultural cooperatives are swapping locations, but the businesses said Wednesday the move won’t impact services to farmers. AgVantage FS, based in Waverly, says it’s buying Nexus Cooperative’s agronomy assets in Elgin, Lamont and Randalia, all of which are in northeast Iowa. Charles City-based Nexus says...
Eastern Iowa laborers slam state amid battle over relaxed child labor regulations
Eastern Iowa laborers are disappointed with the state's lobbying for looser child labor restrictions. At a roundtable hosted at the IBEW 405 Union Hall in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday night, representatives from the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area labor federations gathered to share the history of child labor restrictions and to recount...
Lauren Hagedorn, Kain Killmer voted the Register's Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week
Adel-Desoto-Minburn softball player Lauren Hagedorn and Perry baseball player Kain Killmer were voted the Des Moines Register's Iowa Ortho female and male Athlete of the Week award winners for the week of July 8-14. Hagedorn won a close contest with North Polk softball player Ava Husak for female Athlete of...
Tunink Anchors Perry Pitching in Senior Season
Perry softball surrendered 6.4 runs per game this past season as they went 10-19. Maci Tunink anchored the staff in her senior campaign. Tunink had been pitching for the Jayettes since her 8th grade year. Since her freshman season, she had been the ace. The righthander started 26 of the 29 games going 10-16. Tunink picked up 94 K’s in 153 2/3 innings. She ended the year with a 4.97 ERA. Christina Kanealy also saw time in the circle. The junior pitched 25 innings and struck out 16. She went 0-3 with an ERA 6.16. Kanealy is the only girl returning with pitching experience at the varsity level for the Jayettes ahead of next season.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office & Dispatchers Granted IA Medal of Merit
A couple of prestigious figures in Dallas County are being recognized for their efforts during the January 4th shooting at Perry High School. Iowa’s Third District Congressman Zach Nunn recently took time to honor the men and women serving on the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office and 911 Dispatchers who stepped in during the tragedy, which killed longtime Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger and sixth grader Ahmir Jolliff.
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