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Norwalk’s Anania racing towards the record books
NORWALK, IA – Norwalk Junior Tony Anania burst on to the high school track and field scene this year. Anania won the Drake Relays 1600 in time of 4:06. Anania qualified for 3 individual events at the upcoming state meet, 800, 1600, and 3200. Tony has a chance to become the first state champ in […]
WINNER WINNER!!
It was our 1st night back on the track since the Shootout. Dallas County Speedway in Adel, Iowa hosted 600cc Wing and 600cc Non-Wing micros. The night started off with a "Front Stretch Party" allowing the fans to look at, and even sit in, some cars. Brantley was able to meet a lot of fans and hand out some hero cards. Meanwhile Dad was in the pits struggling with the wing car not firing on the #1 cylinder.
Central Iowa United girls down Perry
STATE CENTER — Colfax-Mingo sophomore Lilyan Hadsall’s hat trick led the Central Iowa United girls soccer team to a come-from-behind win over Perry on Thursday. Central Iowa United trailed the Lady Jays 2-0 at halftime but scored four times in the final 40 minutes during a 4-2 victory in Heart of Iowa Athletic Conference play.
Des Moines North girls' soccer's secret to success
DES MOINES, Iowa — Imagine a 67-game losing streak. The Des Moines North girls soccer team didn't win a game from 2012-2017. When head coach Lisa Grefe took over the team in 2016, there were barely enough players to field a team. Now, there are enough players for three...
Special Olympics Iowa announces dates for 2024 Summer Games celebration | Schedule of events
GRIMES, Iowa — The Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games released its 2024 schedule Monday morning. The event will begin on Thursday, May 16, when nearly 2,500 Special Olympics Iowa athletes will meet at Iowa State University for the annual competition. This event is one of Special Olympics Iowa's biggest...
Tamarins named after basketball superstar Caitlin Clark are full of mischief, a zoo's staff says
A zoo in Des Moines, Iowa, has a new dynamic duo — a pair of cotton-top tamarins named after a certain Iowa Hawkeye basketball superstar. Caitlin and Clark's parents joined Blank Park Zoo's family last year and the two youngsters were born recently. The zoo says they're adventurous, full of mischief and have the zoomies, making for a fun time.
Ben McCollum adds Tavion Banks to Drake men's basketball roster
The Drake men’s basketball roster grew by one player on Monday. Tavion Banks – out of Northwest Florida State, a junior college – announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on social media. The 6-foot-7 small forward is a native of Kansas City. Banks averaged 9.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game....
Help us choose the next Des Moines area Student of the Week
While students' attentions are turning to summer vacation, there is still time to honor their work by voting for one as the Des Moines Register's Student of the Week. Like the Register's popular Athlete of the Week, this series highlights successes in academics and extracurriculars. Staff from schools in Polk, Dallas and Warren counties are asked each week to nominate a student they think rises to the occasion.
Principal Charity Classic adding new biking initiative in 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Principal Charity Classic Tournament Director has revealed a new biking initiative that will debut at this year's tournament. The "Pedal to the PCC" event on Sunday, June 2 is a free event but will require advanced registration. The ride will begin at at 7th...
Late start didn't stop Johnston's Jaida Bell from success in long jump and triple jump
Jaida Bell stands at the end of a rubber-surfaced runway. The Johnston junior positions her left leg in front of her body, bends forward and takes a breath. She breaks into a full-speed sprint, her toes connect with the take-off board, and she leaps. ...
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