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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...
Council tables water line warranty programs
Aug. 14—Unsure of whether the city could add an amendment to its new agreement with a company who could provide service line warranties for residents, the Newton City Council opted to table the item at the Aug. 5 meeting until officials know for sure if they can redistribute the 10 percent cut the city receives from the premiums. Newton News previously reported about a presentation during the ...
Victim drowns in Iowa City golf course pond
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A person drowned in a pond at an Iowa City golf course after being trapped under some maintenance equipment on Wednesday afternoon. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at Pleasant Valley Golf Course, located at 4390 Sand Road SE, at around 1:39 p.m.
2 Iowa child care centers received bomb threats on Monday: Latest details on the investigation
CLIVE, Iowa — A shock of fear spread through Clive Monday afternoon after bomb threats were made towards two child care centers. Cadance Academy Preschool and KinderCare on Hickman Road were forced to evacuate around 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Clive Police say the inquiry came in around 10:30 a.m. and was noticed just after 3 p.m.
Young Professionals Connection hosting ‘Sips, Samples and Sights’ tour
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Young Professionals Connection will host its 11th annual “Sips, Samples and Sights” event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 5 in partnership with the Iowa Architectural Foundation. The tour will start at Capital Square, 400 Locust St. Participants will go on a walking tour of architecture and public art in the East Village. Free samples of foods, wine and beer will be available throughout the tour. Registration is limited to 75 participants. To register, click here.
Rainfall totals top 2 inches in Iowa City, eastern Iowa. See the statewide totals.
Western and central Iowa saw plenty of rain and a wet start for both Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service in Des Moines said showers and storms will continue to move through the state in the morning. There is a chance for scattered showers in southeast Iowa on Thursday night. ...
DMPS Welcomes New Chief Information Officer
Des Moines Public Schools is pleased to welcome Neil Schroeder as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO). This newly created leadership position is designed to expand and shape the district’s technology landscape in the areas of cyber security, information systems and services, and most importantly, the education of the district’s 30,000 PreK-12 students.
Iowa Cubs honor Randy Peterson at Principal Park
DES MOINES, Iowa — After 52 years at the Des Moines Register, sports reporter Randy Peterson called it a career this spring. "I don't wake up in the morning anymore and say, 'oh my gosh, what am I going to write?' I don't do that, but I miss the work. I miss being around the people."
Iowa DOT’s Pete Hjelmstad: Bridge construction updates, other projects of interest; travel reminders regarding back to school & Labor Day weekend
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Pete Hjelmstad joined the morning show (8/15/24) to talk about the latest updates regarding the bridge replacements on Highway 14, 18, 218 and at Lansing along with other construction projects. He also reminded listeners about students going back to school and the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
Iowa Among Top States With Highest Increase Of Unemployment
The numbers keep coming in and things are looking bleak. There have been highly publicized job cuts from John Deere. Plus, other under-the-radar cuts from companies "reducing in force" across Iowa and the country causing unemployment claims to continue to rise. READ MORE: HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE LOST JOBS AT...
Iowa begins distributing awards for disaster housing assistance program
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that the award process is beginning for Iowa homeowners with properties damaged or destroyed by recent floods and tornadoes. Reynolds said in July that more than 5,000 Iowa homes were impacted by extreme weather systems that hit the state in recent months — the most severe being tornadoes that hit […]
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