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Eight states file court brief challenging California’s electric vehicle mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of eight state attorneys general in filing a court brief supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over California’s electric vehicle mandates. California’s mandate requires all new cars and vehicles sold in California to be electric by 2035. The mandate passed in August 2022 by […]
Local FFA Members Earn Honors at Iowa State Fair
Local FFA members from Marion, Warren, and Jasper Counties have earned multiple honors at the Iowa State Fair. Champion Flag Race: Emerson Hiemstra, Pleasantville FFA. Reserve Champion Flag Race: Abbey Votava, Pella FFA. Champion Pole Bending: Haiden Spray, Pella FFA. Reserve Champion Open Walk/Trot: Shay Henson, Martensdale-St. Mary’s FFA.
Bank collapses on the Great Lakes
Okoboji, IA (KICD) – The Iowa Great Lakes Area has seen higher than normal water levels this summer. DNR Fisheries biologist Mike Hawkins Spoke with Northwest Iowa about some of the problems caused by the higher-than-normal water levels. Hawkins says they have inventoried more than 70 major bank collapses.
Adventureland Resort adds more fun-filled days with expanded Summer Season
ALTOONA, Iowa — Adventureland Resort continues its 50th celebration by offering a gift to its guests. The Home of Iowa’s Best Thrills is extending its summer season by adding three days to its calendar along with more hours each day this week. Adventureland will extend its daily operations through August 21, providing even more time to ride theme park favorites like the reimagined Underground, Monster, Flying Viking and more.
Waukee planning and zoning approves plan from Apple to create wetland
WAUKEE, Iowa — A plan to create what's called a prairie pothole, or wetland, now needs approval from the city of Waukee. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission signed off on it Tuesday night. The 220-acre plot is owned by tech giant Apple. The property is in the far...
Man dies trying to recover fishing rod for boys in pond
WAUKEE, Iowa (KCCI) – The Waukee community is coming together to remember Keith Bychinski. The 31-year-old man tragically lost his life last week while trying to help two boys who were fishing. The tragedy occurred at a pond on Grand Prairie Parkway. Bychinski was working on a landscaping project...
Hawk golfers return 4 varsity regulars from team that placed 10th in Class 4A
Despite losing its top two players to graduation, the Ankeny boys’ golf team still boasts plenty of talent. The Hawks return four varsity regulars from a team that placed 10th in last year’s Class 4A state meet with a 634 total. They are seniors Duncan Beelner, Kyler Crimmins, Evan Hodapp and Caden Weddingfeld.
Woman Hit By Boat On Lake Of The Ozarks, Seriously Injured
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A woman from Adel, Iowa, was hospitalized after reportedly being hit by a boat on Lake of the Ozarks, Wednesday night. Jeremy Boysen, 42, was driving a 2022 Sea Ray around 11:50 p.m., Aug. 14, when occupant Brooke Boysen, 42, voluntarily jumped from the vessel, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Sea Ray then struck Brooke, who swam to the shore near the 5 Mile Marker of the Osage Arm.
ADM’s Jon Hatchitt Focusing on Leadership Prior to 2024 Football Season
A player from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Football team is working on his leadership skills to translate to the field. Senior Jon Hatchitt is playing Linebacker and Running Back for the Tigers this season. He’s been attending many football camps in order to get himself in shape, plus finding time to get into the weight room. Hatchitt tells Raccoon Valley Radio that he’s all in on being a leader for ADM with his words.
LeBaron demolition begins next week
Following about seven weeks of abatement and indoor materials removal, crews are ready to demolish what remains of the 66-year-old LeBaron Hall on central campus. Some interior demolition, including the west walls that divide LeBaron from the Human Nutrition Sciences Building, are being removed this week. Demolition and removal of the building structure is scheduled to begin Monday and take about two weeks.
Petersen's limestone maidens are back on central campus
After a 21-month absence from the Memorial Union front lawn, the four limestone maidens in Christian Petersen's Fountain of the Four Seasons sculpture were returned to their posts Aug. 5. Despite their weight -- each is about 1,100 pounds -- the work was completed in just under two hours. Except...
Iowa State’s Daniel Jackson “more than likely” out for the season
AMES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell announced wide receiver Daniel Jackson would likely miss the entire season with a lower leg injury. Jackson had 16 receptions for 260 yards and two touchdowns in 2023; both TDs came in a September contest against Oklahoma State. “Daniel Jackson...
Former Iowa State basketball player wins GOP nomination for Senate in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — A former Iowa State basketball player will face off against Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November. Republican Royce White won Tuesday night's primary, defeating Joe Fraser. White helped lead Iowa State to the NCAA tournament in 2012 before a brief stint in the NBA. White — an...
Iowa State preparing to host Sheek Pearson for unofficial visit
Iowa State basketball's early identification and pursuits of St. Louis John Burroughs forward Sheek Pearson appear to be paying off in the recruitment of the 6-foot-9, 180-pound forward. During the 2023-24 college basketball season, Pearson visited Iowa State's campus. T.J. Otzelberger and the Cyclones play at Hilton Coliseum. Now, after...
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