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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.
McNay Farm to Host Beef Cow Research Field Day
AMES, Iowa — Applied research is a core component of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and the Iowa Beef Center has conducted several research projects in recent years that address questions and concerns from cow-calf producers. The center will share the results of those projects at a Cow...
Iowa football player charged with OWI in Polk County
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (KCRG) — An Iowa Hawkeye football player is charged with operating while under the influence,KCRG reports. Cade Borud, 21, of Pleasant Hill, was arrested in Polk County early Saturday morning. He’s accused of driving over twice the legal limit. He’s at least the second Iowa...
Convicted former Iowa police officer again found guilty of stalking ex-girlfriend
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — A Polk County jury has found former police officer Walter Pacheco guilty of stalking his ex-girlfriend, according to court records. Pacheco, 29, of Pleasant Hill, had been convicted of the same crime before, but this criminal charge was enhanced to a felony by the existence of a protective order that barred the two from having contact. It carries a potential punishment of up to 10 years in prison.
How much rain did we get? Overnight storm brings more than 3 inches of rain to Des Moines
Des Moines has seen sporadic, but heavy, rainfall since Monday, surpassing monthly rainfall averages for July. Des Moines surpassed a daily rainfall record for July as well. Central and southern Iowa saw the bulk of the rainfall. Not only have the last few days been rainy, severe weather also brought in thunderstorm, high winds, power outages and shelf clouds, however, no tornadoes occurred from the storms. ...
Iowa rain totals: How much fell Tuesday into Wednesday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Yet another cluster of strong thunderstorms pummeled central Iowa overnight. For some spots, this wasthe fourth round of heavy rain in just 24 hours. Video above: Central Iowa thunderstorms cause power outage for thousands of customers. Here's a look at some of the rain totals...
Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante Shares Details About HWY 141 Collision Near Perry
A representative from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office sheds light on the traffic-related incident that occurred just outside of Perry on July 24th. Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante tells Raccoon Valley Radio that two people were involved in the crash by the Casey’s General Store on the outskirts of the City of Perry. Infante details that 61-year-old Brian Terry, of Des Moines, was driving a semi-truck eastbound on Iowa Highway 141 at Sumas Avenue when a 2016 Ford Edge, driven by 81-year-old Billie Wilson, of Jamaica, traveling northbound failed to yield pulling into the intersection and collided with Terry’s semi-truck.
Let’s Talk Dallas County with Perry Public Library Pt. II
Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features the Youth Services Librarian Laura Pieper and the Adult Services Librarian Mindy Farmer as they walk through part two of fun programming during the month of August.
‘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:
What Are South Dakota Children’s Immunization Requirements, Minnesota, Iowa
We are turning the calendar into the new school year. As new families are preparing their kids for the first time in South Dakota it is a requirement by the state that all children have the necessary immunizations. Sioux Falls School District. Add this to the checklist of things to...