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Ankeny to celebrate 20th anniversary of volleyball, girls’ basketball state titles
The 2004-05 school year was a memorable one for Ankeny High School’s athletic teams. The volleyball team won the first state title in school history. A few months later, the girls’ basketball squad captured a record fourth consecutive five-player crown. It’s hard to believe that was 20 years...
Another Iowa high school bans cellphones in class
GRIMES, Iowa — Another school district is making major changes to its cellphone policy this school year. Dallas Center-Grimes High School is banning cellphones and other electronic devices during class. Students will still be able to use their cellphones between classes, during study halls and lunch. They can also...
Waukee school district opens new elementary school building
URBANDALE, Iowa — Many students in the Waukee Community School District will start the new year in a new building. Waterford Elementary will open in the northwest part of Urbandale. The first day of school is this Friday, but the district is giving people a chance to see what it looks like.
Motorcyclist injured in crash that slowed traffic on I-80 near Clive
CLIVE, Iowa — A crash on Interstate 80/35 near Clive had traffic backed up on Wednesday afternoon. According to Iowa 511, the crash was reported around 4 p.m. Wednesday. The right lane was blocked between Exit 125 Hickman Road and I-35 Clive. The Clive Police Department tells KCCI this...
Des Moines Man Claims Big Lottery Prize
(Clive, IA) -- A Des Moines man has claimed a hefty lottery prize. Paul Freeman won a prize of $25,000 a year for life. He bought his ticket at the Price Chopper on Beaver Avenue. Freeman says he couldn't believe it, and kept checking the numbers at different locations and on his phone just to make sure.
Jewelry retailer Rowan coming to West Des Moines with Jordan Creek Town Center store
Health-oriented jewelry retailer Rowan will move into Jordan Creek Town Center next year. Ali Phillips, a spokesperson for Jordan Creek owner Brookfield Properties, said the chain will occupy a space near the new Abercrombie & Fitch store in the east wing of the mall near Scheels, Phillips said. ...
Awesome Craft/Makers Markets Happening in Eastern Iowa This Fall
Earlier this month, Midwest Living published a list of '10 Great Makers Markets to Visit This Fall.' We're happy to report that one Iowa market made the cut! It's called The Pear Fair, and it's held annually in Cedar Falls. The Pear Fair is a popular craft fair that showcases...
On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, DEA Encourages Communities to Continue Education Efforts
OMAHA, Neb. – The five state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, is reminding Midwestern communities to continue education efforts that raise awareness to the life-threatening consequences of fentanyl experimentation and use while recognizing National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21.
Would you bike 120 miles? Iowa now has America’s longest paved trail loop
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s Let’s Connect project has finished, connecting the High Trestle and Raccoon River Valley Trails, creating a 120-mile loop of continuous paved bike trails. The project to connect the two trails has been in the works since the 1980s. Now that it’s completed many cyclists are expected […]
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Panorama Tire keeps its customers rolling
Kade Arganbright continues the family business. What’s in a name? Well, for Panorama Tire, there’s more to the business than just tires. Owner Kade Arganbright explained the wide variety of services offered at the shop. “We do oil changes, brakes, we do some suspension work, light motor work,...
Lyon board hears of high insurance costs
ROCK RAPIDS—Inflation proved to be Lyon County’s largest adversary in its Iowa Communities Assurance Pool renewal report with Sam Chase from Frontier Insurance & Real Estate in Rock Rapids. Lyon County is seeing a 25 percent increase in ICAP insurance costs from last year to this year. “That’s...
Spencer mother convicted of stabbing and killing lady after girls get into fight is expected in court
In 2022, a woman from Spencer is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of fatally stabbing another woman following a fight between their daughters. In October 2022, there was an altercation between the daughters of Kayla McNeal and Vaneesa Wade. According to investigators, both women, who were neighbors in Spencer, became involved in the incident.
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