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The Greene County Supervisors will meet tomorrow morning. The Board will consider for approval a Reason For Proposal for an MEP Commission for HVAC project to be sent to several companies as recommended by BBS Architects and Engineers. They will also consider approving the County Recorder’s and County Treasurer’s quarterly report of fees. At 9am there will be a public hearing on the authorization of a loan agreement to issue $24,750,000 of General Obligation Urban Renewal Capital Loan Notes and then the Board will consider approving the resolution following the hearing. Finally, the meeting will end in a closed session to discuss courthouse security committee recommendations.

Cyclone Alert Publisher Alec Busse updates his Weekly Thoughts column as Jaylon Jackson sees his star rise, the 2024 season is beginning to mirror the 2007 season and a successful white out impresses. Plus, basketball season is right around the corner and why are there no good movies?. Cyclone Alert...

Boone scored the first and last touchdowns of the game; however, Indianola scored three touchdowns in between as the Indians defeated the Toreadors, 21-14, Friday, Oct. 4, in Boone. Quarterback Jude Baumgardner had 6 carries for 44 yards, including a 35-yard run for a touchdown in the 1st quarter to...

Some familiar opponents stood between the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team and the championship of the Urbandale Invitational on Saturday. The top-ranked Jaguars proved to be up for the challenge. After dispatching No. 5 Indianola in the semifinals, Centennial posted a 25-17, 25-21 win over No. 6 Waukee Northwest in the...

A DMACC student from Prairie City is among the 27 recipients in the 2024-25 class of Mark Pearson FFA Leadership Scholars. Trey Voeller is among 13 returning and 14 first-year DMACC students on a full-tuition scholarship during this current academic year thanks to the competitive scholarship program. Voeller is studying Biology, and was awarded this same scholarship last school year as well. According to DMACC, the Mark Pearson FFA Leadership Scholars Program is in its ninth year and has awarded more than $2 million in full-tuition scholarships. The scholarship recipients can enroll in any degree program at DMACC, and the scholarship will pay for the completion of their degree. After completing their first year at DMACC, Mark Pearson FFA Leadership scholars are eligible to maintain their scholarship for a second year. Program qualifications require scholarship recipients to be past presidents of their FFA chapter during either their junior or senior year of high school and commit to attending DMACC the fall following their high school graduation. The scholarship program was established in honor of ag broadcaster Mark Pearson, who passed away in 2012 at the age of 54. Pearson was the host of Iowa PBS’ “Market to Market” program for more than 20 years and was the host of WHO Radio’s “The Big Show.” He was also a Madison County farmer who served as an Assistant Secretary of the Iowa Department of Agriculture, and was the Markets Editor for Successful Farming Magazine.

National Fire Prevention Week is October 6th-12th as Perry Fire Chief Grason Hill gives safety tips to remember so that homes do not catch on fire this fall and winter seasons. Hill tells Raccoon Valley Radio that with the fall season bringing cooler temperatures, people should have their furnaces checked...

CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Mount St. Joseph women's volleyball team opened Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play with a 3-1 win over Earlham at home on Saturday. The opening set of the match was tight early, with the set tied at six Sydney Doty headed to the service line. The freshman would go on a five-point run at the line, with a pair of kills coming from both Katie Rolf and Aubrey Miranda in the run. They would not trail again in the set, taking set one 25-17.

Nine new research projects have been launched as part of the Swine Health Information Center's 2024 Plan of Work. The Swine Health Information Center has approved funding for nine research projects designed to address research priorities outlined in its 2024 Plan of Work. SHIC Executive Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder says...

Research has shown the effectiveness of ozone and air ionization technologies in inactivating disease-causing pathogens in swine transport vehicles to be limited. An Iowa State University study funded through the Swine Health Information Center’s Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program, in partnership with the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and Pork Checkoff, evaluated the effectiveness of ozone and air ionization technologies for their ability to inactivate PRRS and PED on non-porous surfaces in truck cabins.

The Roland-Story Norsemen football team returned to action on Friday night, as they made the trip west on Highway 30 to take on the Greene County Rams in Class 2A, District 8 action at Linduska Field in Jefferson. Roland-Story entered at 3-2 and ranked #10 in Class 2A, while Greene County entered at 2-3.

History on the line as Iowa State hosted Baylor to kick off Rocctober with a chance to get to 5-0 for the first time since 1980. It took all three phases of the team to get that done, so let’s take a look at how the Cyclones did something they haven’t done in 44 years.

This week’s Scholastic Spotlight is a highlight reel of accomplishments, service, and learning. West Des Moines students heard the music and life experience from a Nashville music artist, learning about living financially smart. Indianola High School is celebrating a teacher who has received a national Journalism Education award. Finally, the FFA Chapter at Dallas Center-Grimes […]

Surging into contention with a strong finishing kick Sunday, the Central College women’s golf team pulled within four shots of the lead at the American Rivers Conference tournament. Tournament favorite Dubuque leads at 324-331—655 with Central at 335-324—659, followed closely by Coe College at 342-320—661. Dutch freshman Allie Pfantz...

AMES — Coming off last weekend’s losses to the University of Jamestown, the 0-2 Cyclones were searching for their first win. This weekend, Iowa State hosted McKendree University for a two-game stand, where the Cyclones earned their first win of the season Saturday after falling in overtime during Friday’s clash.

Enrollment is now open for the Practical Farmers of Iowa N Rate Risk Protection Program. Both farmers who are experienced and farmers who are new to reducing rates are eligible to lower their financial risk due to reduced nitrogen application. Chelsea Ferrie, PFI’s field crops viability coordinator, said the program allows farmers to test out a lower rate to see what makes the most economical sense for their farm.

WEST DES MOINES, IA – (October 7, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announces the launch of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Foundation (WDM Chamber Foundation) at a ribbon cutting on November 12, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the WDM Chamber office. All are welcome to attend. The new foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to addressing community and regional needs in innovative ways and is one of ten special initiatives celebrating the WDM Chamber’s 100-year anniversary, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to serving the community.

Jefferson Matters was recently announced as one of the top communities nationally for a prestigious honor. The local non-profit organization is a semi-finalist for the Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA). According to Main Street America Jefferson, along with seven other communities across the country, were selected as semi-finalists for their “excellence in fostering preservation-based revitalization efforts in their historic downtowns and commercial corridor districts through the Main Street America approach.”

Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Head Volleyball Coach Trevor Irwin highlights the areas the upperclassmen have been able to improve in during the 2024 season. Irwin tells Raccoon Valley Radio that the Tigers are facing great teams this year, keeping them on their toes. He admits that the main topic ADM has been talking about revolves around the mentality of being able to compete on the highest level within themselves. Irwin says that the Tigers are having meetings about their own perception, working together, and the best quality about every player on the team.

A free, family fun event will be going on at the Guthrie County Historical Village on Sunday, October 13th. Museum Curator Kristine Jorgensen says that The Haunted Village is back for this year. She adds that this Halloween event has been a community favorite for over 20 years, with activities like fortune telling, games, stickers and storytelling, along with a haunted museum, hay ride, inflatable brain and a movie. The movie “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” will be shown at the church in the village, with free popcorn provided. Jorgensen mentions that The Haunted Village is for children that are in 5th grade or younger, who must be accompanied by an adult at all times. She explains that costumes are also encouraged, and that children should bring bags to get treats.

The Jefferson City Council will meet tomorrow night. The Council will consider for approval the third and final reading to amend an ordinance to increase water rates by five percent, the 20th pay estimate for the Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project, the first pay estimate for the pickleball court project, and the first change order, the third pay estimate and the final acceptance of the East Lincoln Way resurfacing project. Finally, the Council will do some planning for the 2026 fiscal year.