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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...
Deere reports 300 more layoffs, this time of salaried workers
Deere & Co. said it will lay off nearly 300 employees at its Moline headquarters in a notice filed with the state Monday. The batch of layoffs comes after the tractor giant said earlier this month it would lay off nearly 600 workers across two factories in Iowa and one in Moline.
Scott County man takes home $50,000 lottery prize
BUFFALO, Iowa — A Buffalo, Iowa man won $50,000 after taking home the top prize in a scratch-off lottery ticket. According to officials with the Iowa Lottery, Dale Miller purchased his winning "$50,000 Super Crossword" ticket from the Express Lane Gas & Food Mart in Buffalo. Miller picked up...
The state of Rocco Becht and the Cyclones ahead of 2024 season
29 snaps and just over a dozen passes provided the best look of eventual starting quarterback Rocco Becht in his first season as a Cyclone. It was a relatively uninspiring showcase, throwing seven completions for 65 yards and an interception in a 62-14 loss against Playoff-bound TCU. But even in his third game in an Iowa State uniform, Becht showed some positives. He made some intuitive reads at the line of scrimmage, and though Becht didn't garner much praise for his performance, there were a few takeaways to extrapolate for the future.
Unexpected Armadillo Invasion Poses New Challenges for Iowa
Iowa is experiencing a strange invasion... No, it's not an actual extra-terrestrial, but it's something that sure does look like something from another world, the armadillo. When you think animals in Iowa, you are not even imagining an armadillo. You're probably picturing a cow or even a pig. However, experts...
Multiple rounds of severe storms for central Iowa Tuesday
Two rounds of severe thunderstorms impacted Central Iowa on Tuesday. The first round arrived with a complex of storms that moved into Western Iowa from Nebraska after 1 AM. This first round crossed the Metro around 2:45 AM. The second round of severe storms developed from storms that formed near Sioux Falls around 4 AM […]