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Vote for the top class of 2026 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the best class 2026 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 25 best juniors list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of Iowa’s best class of 2026 recruit and be sure to read...
Western Iowa Forecast: Scattered Showers Today, Pleasant Weekend Ahead
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa residents can expect a mix of weather conditions this weekend, starting with scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder today. These weather events will primarily impact areas in the northeast this morning and continue into the evening. While today’s temperatures will be warm, with highs ranging between 76 and 87 degrees, the weather will gradually improve as the weekend progresses.
Local youth helps Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa through participation in the Governor’s Charity Steer show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching and plans for the annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show are in full swing. Iowa cattlemen support this great event that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Cheyenne Houk of Blakesburg, Iowa, has joined the Governor’s Charity...
Storms Tonight, Some Could be Severe
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - We are monitoring the potential for strong to severe storms this evening and tonight. Between now and midnight, we will be watching scattered storms work their way across southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. Some of these storms could become severe, with primary threats including damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for the KYOU area until 11 PM. Lows overnight drop into the mid to upper 60s. Friday brings calmer weather with plenty of sunshine and high temperatures in the mid 80s to near 90. Dew points in the upper 60s will make it a rather warm and muggy day, so make sure you’re drinking plenty of water and have a way to cool off if you’re spending time outside. Lows Friday night drop into the 60s, and the weekend brings more quiet weather with partly to mostly sunny skies and cooler temperatures, in the low to mid 80s. Dew points drop as well, into the mid to lower 60s, and we keep this quiet and seasonable trend in our weather as we head into the start of next week.
Atlantic School Board Approves Attendance Policy and Hiring Additional Kindergarten Teacher
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board Board approved the Attendance Policy during Wednesday’s meeting. Superintendent Dr. Beth Johnsen explained that a student will be considered chronically absent if they have missed 10-percent of the school year. Johnsen said they will provide families with a friendly phone call or contact to...
Prepare Your Home for Winter with Baxter Lumber in Harlan
(Sponsored) As the days grow shorter and the temperatures start to drop, now is the perfect time to update your home before the cold weather sets in. Baxter Lumber, located at 3105 12th Street in Harlan, offers a wide range of products to suit every budget and style, ensuring your home is ready for winter and beyond.
IPIB dismisses Silver City complaint
(Silver City) -- The Iowa Public Information Board says Iowa Code violations by Silver City officials have been resolved. At its regular meeting Thursday afternoon, the IPIB accepted a final report on an investigation into the Silver City City Council's alleged violations of the state's open meetings law, and dismissed a complaint against the city as resolved. IPIB Executive Director Erika Eckley says Brett Christensen filed the complaint against the city earlier this year.
Lorimor man arrested after man with gunshot wounds drives himself to Creston hospital
A Lorimor man has been arrested after a man was treated for multiple gunshot wounds after driving himself to the hospital Thursday morning. According to a news release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Creston police were dispatched to the northwestern corner of the town after gunshots were reported at 7:37...
Iowa State Fair brings thousands to Des Moines, breaking records
(The Center Square) - The Iowa State Fair set attendance records for three of its first seven days as Iowans and out-of-state residents enjoy the annual August event in Des Moines. Tuesday was the latest record-setting day with 101,244 people, according to the fair's website. The previous record was 102,953 attendees, set in 2019. Attendance records were also broken on Saturday with 118,286 and on Sunday with 114,937, according to the fair. ...
Emery Songer To Host Late Mornings At WHO & WMT
IHeartMedia News/Talk 1110 KFAB Omaha afternoon host Emery Songer will pull double-duty back home in Iowa hosting “Emory on Iowa” from 9-11am weekdays on News/Talk 1040 WHO Des Moines and 600 WMT Cedar Rapids. The move brings Songer back to Des Moines where he previously served as a...
Adoptive parents wanted for Nebraska children
OMAHA, Neb. — A little-known Omaha-based website is promoting the stories and photos of children who need the ultimate support system: They’re children who wished to be adopted by permanent, loving families. It’s called the Nebraska Heart Gallery and it’s run by the Child Saving Institute.
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