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Things to Do this September
Friday, September 6, 11 a.m., Waukee Community Center. Try out chair yoga in this free Snacks and Facts session at the Waukee Community Center from the Waukee Public Library. Friday, September 6, 1 p.m., Waukee Community Center. Test your luck with bingo with Waukee Parks and Recreation. The fee is...
Urbandale grad competing at World Dodgeball Championships
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Summer Olympics may be over, but an Iowan is still looking to bring home gold from a different competition: Dodgeball. Urbandale grad Derek Johnson is competing this week at the World Dodgeball Championships in Graz, Austria. The former baseball player loves the game and the chance to compete at the highest level.
Defending champ SE Polk ready to make a run at 4-peat
PLEASANT HILL – SE Polk has won 3 straight football championships. Ever since the IHSAA expanded to Class 5A three years ago, the Rams have won the title. SEP has a lot of bodies to replace off of last years championship team, 18 Seniors gone, just 4 starters return. But this program has turned in […]
Should Dallas County Board of Supervisors expand to 5 members? Issue to be on fall ballot
Dallas County voters will get to vote Nov. 5 on whether to expand the county Board of Supervisors to five members from three after the board voted unanimously Wednesday night in favor of placing the question on the ballot. Dallas County mayors have been spearheading the effort to get the supervisors to approve...
Perry football sees continued growth with higher participation
Despite coaching changes the past two seasons (Tyler Hovey in 2023 and Bryce Pierce in 2021-22), the Bluejays football team has grown exponentially going from a 0-9 record, to 1-8, to 2-7 last season. Now Perry has another coach leading the team, with Josh Vannornam taking the headset. With playing experience at St. Olaf...
Back To School Safety Reminders
Submitted by: School Resource Officers Monte Keller and Joel Delaney. As we start the upcoming school year, we would like to pass the following reminders for both drivers and students about safe travel to and from school. Reminders:. Walkers: Students that walk to school should use pedestrian safety practices, such...
Vote for top special teams player in Ames area entering 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the Ames-area's best special teams player entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Ames Tribune sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the five best special teams 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...
Perry High School to Include Therapy Dogs During 2024-25 School Year
Perry High School will be getting some furry friends for the upcoming school year. The high school is bringing in two therapy dogs to continue to help students. The decision is part of the healing process for Perry Schools following the January 4th shooting that claimed the lives of sixth grader Ahmir Jolliff and longtime Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger.
ADM’s Haley James Looking to Overcome Past Injuries for 2024 XC Season
A junior on the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Girls Cross Country Team is ready to rebound from previous injuries in hopes of having a great season. Haley James mentions that she started track during seventh grade, developing a liking for it, which prompted her to want to try out cross country. James notes that her summer training is progressing well by doing things step by step to prevent injuries. Speaking of, she is taking precautions to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself.
Perry Football to Rely On Familiar Names
Perry Football is gearing up for the 2024 season. The Bluejays will rely on numerous multisport athletes for this upcoming season. The roster is littered with guys who keep busy all year in athletics. Geren Kenney returns for his senior campaign. Kenney keeps busy with football, basketball, track, and baseball. He is joined by numerous teammates across all sports; including Zach Shelley, Aiden and Alec Burgin all from track. Multisport athlete Jacob Cerna-Gomez looks to have a large role after staring for the soccer club that made it to State. The Bluejays will also have familiar names from wrestling, basketball, and baseball. Coach Vannornam loves to see the participation across the board. “It’s a lot for the kids I think. You know either two, three, four sports sometimes year round but you know the more they get involved. I think just doing that each sport is going to help them develop skills to be better athletes.”
Carousel Theatre in Indianola Nominated for Cloris Awards
Carousel Theatre in Indianola has been nominated for multiple Cloris Awards for their performances in 2024. The performances that were nominated include:. Best Performance in Lead Role in a Play – Thom Sinn – Death of a Salesman. Best Performance in a Lead role in a Musical –...
WATCH: KCCI's Jason Sydejko takes 2nd place in Iowa State Fair air guitar competition
DES MOINES, Iowa — The latest forecast calls for a 100% chance of rock 'n' roll. » See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here. KCCI chief meteorologist Jason Sydejko competed in the air guitar contest at this year's Iowa State Fair, and he proudly took home the silver medal.
Town hall attendees want City Council to reconsider changes to homelessness policies
She remembered the services that helped save her life. Emergency shelters operated by Hope Ministries and Catholic Charities offered brief periods of refuge for Leah Waughtal-Magiera as she grew up with a mother coping with meth addiction. ...
Iowa Severe Storms Expected Today: What to Expect Until 10 p.m.
Des Moines, IA – Severe weather is on the horizon for Iowa, with scattered storms expected to roll through the state today. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, early non-severe storms will transition into stronger storms by the afternoon and evening, particularly affecting the southeastern part of the state. The primary threats from these storms include large hail and damaging winds, with the potential for brief heavy rainfall in some areas.
Record-Breaking Iowa Governor Charity Steer Show
In another record-breaking year, the 42nd annual Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show continues to elevate the bar raising $568,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. This was a significant jump from last year’s record of $501,000. Including this year’s donations, the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer is inching close to $6 million in donations since its inception in 1983.
Iowa crime: Caregivers charged with endangerment after child taken to hospital with broken leg
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two people from Waukee are facing charges after a child in their care was taken to the hospital with a broken leg. Court documents say the child was brought to Blank Children's Hospital in June. The doctor called the police to report several new and old injuries and told officers the child's broken femur was not accidental.
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