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Iowa Democrats speak out against ‘fetal heartbeat’ law
Iowa’s “fetal heartbeat bill” went into effect today after being signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds and withstanding a legal challenge that went to the Iowa Supreme Court last month. State Democrats held a Zoom news conference on Monday, July 29 to talk about the effects the law could have on families. “Essentially, what […]
Beshear campaigns in Iowa and Georgia
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear makes two campaign stops over the weekend for likely Democratic Presidential Candidate, Kamala Harris. Beshear visited Des Moines, Iowa and Forsyth County, Georgia over the weekend, and took jabs at Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance while also calling for unity. While […]
Heat Advisory for Southwest Iowa: Excessive Heat Watch for Harrison and Shelby Counties
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for southwest Iowa from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, Heat Index Values of 105 degrees are forecast for this afternoon. A Heat Watch is in effect for Harrison and Shelby Counties...
Johnston police searching for Colfax man accused of leaving scene of fatal crash, OWI
JOHNSTON, Iowa — The Johnston Police Department is now searching for a Colfax man accused of fleeing the scene of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of his passenger. At around 12:10 a.m. Saturday the Johnston Police Department responded to a report of a motorcycle crash with serious injuries at the intersection […]
RECRUITING: 2026 quarterback Jaylen Mason on Iowa State, game day visit
As the 2024 college football season grows closer, members of the 2026 class will be piecing together their game day visit schedules to check out programs interested in themselves over the fall. One of those athletes that could find himself at Jack Trice Stadium this fall comes in Wichita, Kansas...
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Aubrey Lensmeyer, Ankeny softball
Junior Aubrey Lensmeyer helped the Ankeny softball team to a 22-22 record and a fourth-place finish in the Class 5A state tournament, the Hawkettes’ highest finish since the split into two high schools a decade ago. She was named to the CIML Conference third team as a pitcher. Lensmeyer...
ISU Insect Zoo Tomorrow at Washington Public Library
Join the Washington Public Library as they bring back a favorite activity for the Summer Reading Program. The ISU Insect Zoo will be returning tomorrow to the Library. The Zoo will be available for viewing from 2 to 4 pm in the Nicola Stoufer Meeting Room. The Insect Zoo will fill 6-7 eight-foot tables with live animals and preserved insect displays. The display is hands-on and interactive. The come-and-go format allows participants to walk through, look, and ask questions at their own pace. The displays are staffed with 2-3 people to help participants handle the animals, discuss facts, and answer questions. This event is free and open to the public.