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Investigators did not violate rights in college gambling probe, state says in filing
Attorneys for the state have filed to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the investigation that roiled Iowa collegiate athletic programs and resulted in multiple criminal charges. More than 20 people, mostly student athletes at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University, were accused last year of underage gambling and identity theft, the latter for allegedly using other peoples' online gambling accounts to place wagers on athletic events. Nineteen pleaded guilty and were fined $645 for underage gambling, while six more had their charges dismissed.
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...
See 'Golden Bachelor' and Iowan Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist on 'Celebrity Family Feud'
The “Golden Bachelor” and Iowan Gerry Turner will be back in the spotlight with an appearance on “Celebrity Family Feud.” He’ll be joined by ex-wife Theresa Nist, but the two are not reuniting for the popular game show hosted by Steve Harvey. The duo recorded the show during their marriage, which came to...
City of Johnston appoints new assistant city administrator
The city of Johnston announced their new assistant city administrator will be David Wilwerding. He's been with the city since 2002 and has served as the community development director since 2007. As assistant city administrator, Wilwerding will be responsible for overseeing community operations and collaborating with the city administrator to...
‘It just wasn’t our night’: Hawks close out season with 8-1 loss at Sioux City East
Sioux City’s East Jax Theeler homered on the first pitch in the bottom of the first inning and the Black Raiders went on to beat visiting Ankeny, 8-1, in a Class 4A substate baseball semifinal on Monday. Sioux City East (26-13) advanced to Wednesday’s substate final at second-ranked Dallas...
Ankeny softball quartet, Centennial trio earn IGCA academic all-state honors
Four Ankeny softball players and three from Ankeny Centennial have been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association. The Hawkettes were represented by Marah Hansen, Hannah Howard, Cassie Johnson and Ava Tomlinson. The Jaguars, meanwhile, placed Payton Drefke, Addie Pollock and McKenna Vallejo on the squad.
Local Iowa high school softball postseason highlights and scores (7-15-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school softball postseason games on July 15th, 2024: Remsen St. Mary’s 2, Newell-Fonda 0 Audubon 1, MVAOCOU 0 West Monona 13, MMCRU 0
Iowa DNR is Hosting meetings in Western Iowa
Cherokee IA, (KICD)–The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting eight meetings in western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer population levels. State Deer Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Jace Elliott, spoke with KICD about the upcoming meeting in Cherokee. Elliott talks...
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...
Judge finds that Board of Medicine withheld information from accused doctor
State licensing officials failed to provide all of the necessary information to an Iowa physician accused of incompetence, a judge has ruled. In 2022, an Iowa-licensed surgeon, Dr. Giovanni Ciuffo, formerly of Sioux City, was accused of unnecessary surgeries and lying to patients. Last year, the Iowa Board of Medicine charged Ciuffo with professional incompetence, […] The post Judge finds that Board of Medicine withheld information from accused doctor appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa State research sets funding record; total external funding increases to $544.6 million
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State researchers attracted a record $346.2 million in external funding for the fiscal year that ended June 30. That’s the third straight year of record research funding and the second straight of more than $300 million. Overall, Iowa State’s total external funding for fiscal...
Teriyaki Madness opens its first Des Moines metro location with spicy chicken and tofu
Central Iowa is about to land its first outpost of Teriyaki Madness, the fast-casual restaurant that specializes in bowls of protein topping rice or noodles. Travis Kasch and his brother Corey Kasch opened the location at 160 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 160, in West Des Moines on Tuesday, taking over an end cap that once housed a coffee shop.
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