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Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, March 4, 2024: Caitlin Clark sets record
Featured front page Millions watch on March 3, 2024, as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark breaks Pete Maravich's all-time NCAA Division 1 scoring record, the Des Moines Register reports...
The Cloris Awards ramp up
This annual fete is as resilient as its namesake, Cloris Leachman. The Cloris Leachman Excellence in Theatre Arts Awards, fondly called The Clorises, is Greater Des Moines’ annual homage to our metro’s stage artistry. Our answer to the Tony Awards, it has survived outgrowing its original venue (Des Moines Social Club’s Kum & Go Theatre) and the pandemic, thanks to the Herculean efforts of many volunteers. It’s now an established and cherished gathering to celebrate another year of stage magic. There are only winners, as the Central Iowa bonds of community theatre resonate with all — patrons, performers and production teams.
Saints get close win to start Iowa series
Tuesday night’s road game in Des Moines saw Jair Camargo back in the spotlight, hitting two home runs that helped the Saints win 5-4. The Saints started the scoring with a two-run single from DaShawn Keirsey Jr. bringing home Eduard Julien and Yunior Severino. The I-Cubs had taken the...
DCI explains officer involved shooting investigations after DMPD officer shot
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines police officer is in the hospital recovering after he was shot by friendly fire from another officer early Tuesday morning. The Division of Criminal Investigations is doing an independent investigation into the shooting, and spoke about how officer-involved shooting investigations are conducted. “It’s very important, I think, for […]
Multiple Thunderstorms Blanketed the Raccoon Valley Radio Area Tuesday Morning
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms pelted the Raccoon Valley Radio area overnight and Tuesday morning. The first set of severe thunderstorm warnings were issued by the National Weather Service just after 1am until 3am for most of Greene, Guthrie and Dallas Counties. Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright reported strong winds and small tree branches were down, along with outdoor furniture was blown around in Guthrie Center, but no property damage or injuries were reported. Greene County Sheriff Jack Williams said there was 60 miles per hour winds and heavy rainfall across the county during the four severe thunderstorm warnings.
Perry Police Department July 27th, 2024
Arrest: Zagar, Rudolph Zachary Age 39 Adr/2524 Mckinley St. Charged with Dallas County Warrant for Failure to Appear for Driving while License under Suspension, bond $300 cash only. It should be noted that all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
BE PREPARED: Frankie MacDonald Warns Of Severe Iowa Storms Wednesday
If there's one thing we know, it's that if Frankie MacDonald is telling you to be prepared, you better be prepared. In the years we've been following him, the kid's never gotten a single prediction wrong and even has predicted something as unpredictable as a volcano. Frankie just uploaded his...
Why you should listen to Farm Progress Show weather alerts
Editor’s note: The Farm Progress Show is Aug. 27-29 in Boone, Iowa. Visit FarmProgressShow.com. There was a time when the Farm Progress Show team waited out storms at outdoor events. The idea was to stay put on the show site and let the storm blow over. Those days are long gone.
Per Mandates And Iowa Universities End DEI Programs
Last week, Iowa State University (ISU) closed its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) office in order to adhere to state mandates. The decision was made in response to recent directives from the Iowa Board of Regents and state lawmakers, which aimed to cut down on spending for DEI initiatives at public universities in Iowa.