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Des Moines man accused of shooting gun outside Roosevelt High School graduation pleads not guilty
DES MOINES, Iowa — The manaccused of shooting a gun outside a high school graduation in Des Moines is pleading not guilty. Authorities allege Bradwick Tukes brought multiple guns to the Knapp Center in May. At the time, hundreds of people were inside for Roosevelt High School's graduation ceremony.
Powerful thunderstorms bring winds of 100+ MPH to northeast Iowa
Severe storms moved across Iowa late Monday afternoon and early evening, bringing large hail, high winds and at least one tornado. The New Vienna/Luxemburg Fire Department reported a wind gust of 102 miles an hour, with several reports of damage to structures, trees and vehicles. Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator...
Perry Police Department Report July 15th, 2024
Accident reported on hwy 141/Diagonal Rd, Chevy truck hit a deer, front end damage. Inoperable. Vehicle was towed. Driver/Haynes, Todd Allen Adr/10249 170th St Yale, IA. Arrest: Sholley, Steven Alan Age 59 Adr/1215 Bateman St. Charged with Driving while Revoked. It should be noted that all suspects are considered innocent...
ONE DEAD, ONE AIRLIFTED AFTER VEHICLE CRASHES INTO ACCURA HEALTHCARE IN KNOXVILLE
A Knoxville woman died and another was airlifted to a Des Moines Hospital yesterday after a vehicle crashed into Accura Healthcare in Knoxville yesterday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol reports that yesterday afternoon, around 3:20pm, 86-year-old Doris McCombs of Knoxville was driving a Chrysler Town & Country through the parking lot of Accura Healthcare when she lost control of the vehicle and accelerated through the parking lot, striking the side of the building. The van went through the wall and struck an individual on the inside of the building, with the van continuing into the room and eventually coming to rest in the building.
Black Hawk Co. dairy farm impacted by heatwaves rolling through Iowa
HUDSON, Iowa (KCRG) - An eastern Iowa dairy farmer said the two significant heat waves we’ve seen so far this summer have had an impact on his herd. Temperatures cooled down Tuesday after a stretch of days with heat indexes in the 90s and 100s. Blake Hansen, a co-owner...
Rhonda Gerrard Rises To iHeartMedia Nebraska-Iowa Area President
IHeartMedia has promoted Rhonda Gerrard to Area President for its Nebraska-Iowa Area including oversight of stations all operations across the Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ogallala, and Sioux City markets. Gerrard has served as VP of Sales for the area since July 2022. She has been with the company...
Waukee alum Jackson Wentworth passed on the draft in high school. This time he'll sign.
During Jackson Wentworth’s senior season at Waukee High School, the right-handed pitcher had one Major League Baseball team that was ready to draft him. Wentworth said he doesn't remember which team it was. He does recall that the team wasn’t willing to give him the amount of money it would take to forego a scholarship at Kansas State. “I knew it was more beneficial for me to go to college and develop and become more mature...
Let’s Talk Dallas County Back to School Immunizations with Health Dept.
Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features the Community Health Educator Natalie Peters at the Dallas County Hospital as she details the back to school immunizations, water borne illnesses, and more.
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
ISU research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle
As avian influenza is being detected in more and more dairy herds across the U.S., Iowa State University researchers have found a possible “why” connection to the virus being found in raw milk. A study published this month by a team in ISU’s College of Veterinary Medicine found that bovine mammary gland tissue held receptors […] The post ISU research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Speed changes in store for major downtown Des Moines road
DES MOINES, Iowa — The city of Des Moines is taking steps to slow drivers down on Keosauqua Way downtown, including reducing the speed limit. The city says the Keo Way neighborhood is a victim of its own recent success. There have been drastic changes, from the Main Frame Studios building to new condos, convenience stores and retailers.
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