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Kennedy wins a title, crushes 28-year-old state record, to end the state track meet
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Saturday marked the final day of the state track and field championships on the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Here’s a look at highlights from the late session. Find full results of the meet here.
‘Swatting calls’ hit schools across Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, swatting calls impacted schools in multiple counties on Friday. Schools in Polk, Henry, Johnson, Hamilton, Dallas, Muscatine, and Delaware Counties all reported instances of “swatting calls” to police. Officials say they are working with the FBI to identify the caller.
City of Des Moines sees smell improvements in year-long odor study
DES MOINES, Iowa — Sewage, rotting and putrid — that's how some Des Moines residents described the smell of the city when filing odor complaints. The Neighborhood Inspections Division is conducting an odor study surrounding "agriculture adjacent industries" that could be causing the stench. "We took a big...
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Powered by 3 football stars, Ankeny Centennial's 4x200 relay wins Iowa state track title
The Ankeny Centennial boys 4x200 relay team had one goal entering the Iowa high school state track and field meet. "The main focal point was to make sure the baton didn't slow down," junior Braeden Jackson said. They knew if they could get their handoffs perfect, they had the potential...
These dog-friendly patios at Des Moines restaurants, breweries make dining with pets easy
You don’t have to leave your four-legged family member behind when you’re dining in Des Moines. Across the Des Moines metro are restaurants with dog-friendly patios perfect for an al fresco experience during the warm-weather months. Restaurants in Iowa that allow dogs on their outdoor patios must establish...
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board opens investigation into Melissa Vine campaign
(Des Moines) The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board decided Thursday to open an investigation into Melissa Vine’s campaign in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District. Vine, running as a Democrat the district, was the subject of a complaint made by the Iowa Unity Coalition, a progressive PAC, earlier in May.
Former Iowa police officer accused of subverting jail protocol to contact victim
DES MOINES, Iowa — A former police officer who was recently sentenced to up to 19 years in prison for repeatedly stalking and harassing a woman called her nine times from the Polk County Jail after his latest arrest, in violation of a no-contact order, according to court records.
KMAland Sports Schedule (5/18): One more day in Des Moines, regional tennis championships
(KMAland) -- The Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska state track and field championships close out the weekend with Clarinda and Kuemper girls competing in regional tennis championships. Check out the KMAland Sports Schedule for Saturday below. KMALAND BASEBALL SCHEDULE. Non-Conference (Area Iowa) Carlisle at Creston. Abraham Lincoln at Johnston. Sioux City...
Friday’s Class 2A and 3A Girl’s Regional Soccer Scores
(Des Moines) The Class 2A and 3A Iowa High School Soccer teams started post-season play with the quarterfinals on Friday. The semifinals are set for Tuesday, May 21. Valley vs Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln semifinals on (May 21) Urbandale vs Des Moines, North semifinals on (May 21) Region 5:. Dubuque...
Day 2 of Local Class 2A and 3A from the 2024 High School State Track Meet
(Des Moines, IA) – With the High School State Track and Field Meet continuing into Friday, the excitement continues to grow at Drake Stadium. The morning featured some top finishes for our local schools and despite some finishes, multiple teams shattered their former personal bests and some broke school records.
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