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Vote for top offensive player in Ames area entering 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the Ames-area's best offensive player entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Ames Tribune sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 10 best offensive players in the area. Now it's your turn to vote. ...
Iowa State’s Caleb Bacon Previews The Season
Iowa State junior Caleb Bacon says new linebackers coach Colby Kratch has brought a new mentality to the group. The former Cyclone graduate assistant spent last season at North Texas before rejoining the ISU staff. Bacon is a former walk-on who earned a scholarship after appearing in all 13 games...
Vote for the top class of 2027 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the best class 2027 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 15 best sophomores in the area list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best class of 2027 recruit and...
Pella Emergency Response Agencies Simulated School Emergency Response Tuesday Afternoon
Pella’s emergency response agencies gathered for training at Madison Elementary earlier this week. Members of Pella Police, Fire, and Ambulance partnered with a program led by Jasper County Emergency Management and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Marion County Emergency Management. The integrated rescue response program brought the agencies together to discuss threats in schools and simulate an emergency. Pella Police Captain Paul Haase says it’s critical to have the right resources in place in case a tragedy were to occur, especially at a school building. The agencies were assisted by alumni of the Citizens Public Safety Academy, who acted as potential victims in the simulation.
Oskaloosa Man Sentenced in Jasper County Drug Case
An Oskaloosa man arrested near Monroe for having a significant amount of marijuana and THC wax in his vehicle has been given probation and a civil penalty. Jasper County District Court records state 20 year old Deontae M. Cross pled guilty to Conspiracy with Intent to Deliver Marijuana, a class D felony. The court dismissed a Failure to Have a Drug Tax Stamp Charge. Judge Terry Rickers sentenced Cross to three years probation and a $1,025 Civil penalty. The criminal complaint filed by Monroe Police says Cross was stopped for speeding while driving east on Highway 163 around 12:45 a.m. on February 25th of this year. The arresting officer noticed a marijuana odor, and recovered 61 grams of raw marijuana and 131 grams of THC wax from the vehicle. Online court records show Cross has no prior convictions.
Iowa schools in limbo as they brace for book ban, legal battle continues
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the new school year approaches, schools across Iowa are scrambling to navigate the enforcement of Senate File 496, a law that bans books depicting sex acts and restricts the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity. The law, which was recently upheld by a federal appeals court, has left some educators and librarians in a state of confusion and concern.
Gilda’s Club changes name, expands no-cost services to entire state of Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is expanding its services to the entire state of Iowa. According to an announcement from the non-profit, the expansion comes after Gilda’s Club received a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence rate in the...
Brevin Doll learning two positions in first fall camp
Most true freshman are challenged by learning just one position in their first fall camp. Brevin Doll, a freshman running back from Adel, IA is learning two. In addition to running back, he is also playing some wide receiver in fall camp. Doll spoke at media day about his first fall camp and what it’s […] The post Brevin Doll learning two positions in first fall camp appeared first on On3.
Meet the Iowa Man Who is on the First Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’
'The Bachelor' has been a popular reality TV show for many years. From there, the franchise has added 'The Bachelorette' and now they're adding a version of those shows but for those in their golden years. Just last year the first season of 'The Golden Bachelor' aired starring Gerry Turner....
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