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New elementary schools in Ankeny and Waukee celebrate first days of school
Friday was a day of many firsts in Ankeny and Waukee as the two districts unveiled brand new elementary schools for hundreds of students on their first days of school this year, including some who crossed the doors for the very first time. The Ankeny school district opened the doors to Abbie Grove...
Pleasant Hill man identified as victim of deadly Highway 65 crash
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Police say a Pleasant Hill man died in a multiple-vehicle crash that shut down Highway 65 Thursday afternoon. The Pleasant Hill Police Department said Leonard Ochylski, 75, died as a result of the crash. Emergency crews were called to the area near the 79 mile marker of Highway 65 around 12:40 […]
Iowa Hawkeyes’ Offense Transformation Under OC Tim Lester for 2024
The Iowa Hawkeyes are poised for an offensive transformation under new offensive coordinator Tim Lester. Following a dismal 2023-2024 season, where the team ranked last in total offense and points per game, the initial signs during fall camp reveal a mix of improvement and challenge. The run game appears stronger, yet passing struggles persist, signaling a learning curve with the new Shanahan-influenced system. While fans remain hopeful, the effectiveness of these changes will require time and adaptation as the season unfolds.
Isolated to Scattered Showers & Storms Followed by High Heat & Humidity
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible late Saturday afternoon and evening. Heat indexes in the 90s are expected today through Tuesday. Your First Alert: A Few Showers & Storms. This afternoon we’ll have a partly cloudy sky with temperatures reaching the 80s. However,...
Storm cleanup costly for Iowa ministry
AMES, Iowa — For GoServ Global Ministries, based in Ankeny and Albert City, the spring season has been a costly one when it comes to serving people with damaged or destroyed homes. A record number of tornados and several floods hit Iowa between April and June. The ministry shares...
Mason City Council meeting Friday to discuss sale of property to hotel developer
MASON CITY, Iowa - There could be some action on a proposed hotel project in downtown Mason City. The city council is holding a special meeting on Friday to approve the sale of land in the Southbridge Mall parking lot to a hotel developer. According to the meeting agenda, the...
Adel Police Department Weekly Report Aug. 14th-18th, 2024
Arrest: Chase Clay Gustafson, age 29, 3558 310th St., Dexter, Iowa, was arrested for 2 counts of Criminal Mischief. Theft: Officers took a report of stolen property at the intersection of S 14th St and Greene St. 08-16-2024. Criminal Mischief: Officers responded to a report of vandalism in the 100...
Carnival in the Park returns for 11th year on Saturday
Aug. 22—Carnival in the Park returns this weekend for its eleventh consecutive year. The community-based celebration is hosted by Integrated Treatment Services, LLC and has been going strong by offering free food and entertainment for all families. The carnival begins at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 at Aurora Park in Newton. Families can enjoy bounce houses, games, raffles, food and live music by blues ...
Iowa's first Topgolf will open in West Des Moines on Sept. 6
Topgolf will open its West Des Moines location, Iowa's first, on Sept. 6, the company announced Thursday. A mild winter allowed construction of the $13 million, high-tech indoor-outdoor driving range, planned since 2022, to proceed ahead of schedule. The facility on the northwest corner of Mills Civic and Jordan Creek parkways near Jordan Creek Town Center will have 72 indoor-outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays, the company said in a news release. ...
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