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Iowa Army National Guard soldier was victim of deadly Ames shooting
Spc. Eden M. Montang, who joined the Iowa Army National Guard in August 2019, was one of the two victims killed in the deadly shooting at Cornerstone Church in Ames, Iowa, on June 2, according to a news relase from the Iowa Army National Guard. Montang served as a mortuary affairs specialist with Detachment 1, […]
Can you get pulled over by an unmarked patrol car? What to do if you're unsure of a stop
In June 2021, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed "Back the Blue" legislation that strengthened legal protections for police and created some steeper crime penalties. The law also changed how Iowans need to react if they're pulled over by an unmarked squad car. Here's what you should know if you encounter law enforcement in an unmarked car. What...
Storm chances this week and a look at tornado ratings from Friday
The National Weather Service office in Johnston has released preliminary tornado tracks and ratings from Friday’s outbreak, which can be found here. More paths and ratings are likely to be added as analysis of damage proceeds, as this can take some time. Meteorologist Gabe Prough has put graphics together summarizing some of the findings so […]
Iowa trooper survives tornado in car, patches window and continues helping victims
Friday was a terrifying evening for one Iowa state trooper when his cruiser was battered by a tornado, but he didn't let that stop him. He patched up the car with whatever he could find and rushed to help others hit by the twister.
How Ames-area high school athletes fared at the Drake Relays
Last week was the 114th Drake Relays track and field event on the Jim Duncan Track at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. It was a busy three days for Ames-area high school competitors who qualified for the Relays. From Thursday through Saturday, area athletes combined to finish in the top eight during seven events. ...
The hottest new restaurants from Ciderhouse to Zavy in the Des Moines area, April 2024 edition
Des Moines area restaurant fans love to know what's new, what's hot and what favorite chef just launched a second effort that should be tried. With that, the Des Moines Register updates its hot list, a look at some of the newest restaurants that diners can't get enough of. Here's...
Ames principal's swift actions save man's life
AMES, Iowa — An Ames educator is being hailed a hero. Earlier this month, Boston Freilinger helped a man who was choking by giving him the Heimlich maneuver. "I had never given anyone the Heimlich before. So I'm glad it worked," he said with a laugh. The Ames Middle...
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