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Woodward-Granger earns nine state track bids, baseball, softball seasons get underway
It’s the final event of the spring season, and the Hawks are making it a big one. (Note: Events covered May 7-13) The Hawks are packing up the van ready to run in six events this year at the state meet — five solo qualifiers and one relay team.
Jack Trice hosts its first concert since 1999. What to know about George Strait in Ames
George Strait and Chris Stapleton are performing the first concert at Jack Trice Stadium in more than 20 years. The one-night only event will take place on Saturday, May 25. The pair will be joined by Grammy Award-winning band Little Big Town of "Boondocks" and "Wine, Beer, Whiskey" at the home of Iowa State University football.
Matt Campbell on the 'huge impact' new tablet rules could have for Iowa State football
WEST DES MOINES and PELLA – When the NCAA rules committee approved a slew of changes for college football set to take place this fall, most of the attention was directed toward the allowance of radio communication between coaches and one of their players on the field. Iowa State...
Iowa farmer says weeds got a jump start
A central Iowa farmer says weeds got a jump start on crops this year. Corey Hillebo of Polk City tells Brownfield mild conditions in February and March resulted in an early start to the growing season. “We had a little bit of spring anhydrous to do, and (the weeds) were...
Two candidates seek to unseat Steve Van Oort in Polk County District 3 in Altoona, Ankeny
Two candidates seek to unseat Polk County supervisor Steve Van Oort to represent District 3 in Altoona, Ankeny and a portion of unincorporated Polk County. Republican Van Oort, who is serving his third term on the Polk County Board of Supervisors, faces Republican challenger Mark Holm in the June primary. The winner will square off against Democrat Kim Hagemann in November.
Perry students receive Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards for ‘SpongeBob’ performances
Perry High School Drama Department will participate in the 2024 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, in honor of the school's achievements for its April production of "The SpongeBob Musical." Produced by Des Moines Performing Arts as the culmination of a year-long education initiative, the showcase will be held at the Des Moines Civic Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 and will recognize a total of 102 schools from...
Special Olympics Flame of Hope takes annual trek to Ames
DES MOINES, Iowa — Law enforcement officers took part in the annual torch run Thursday morning ahead of the Special Olympics. Officers carried the Flame of Hope from Des Moines to Ames. The annual tradition signifies the start of the games. The Special Olympics will hold its official ceremony...
Iowa State class sends students on the pursuit of happiness
AMES, Iowa — Are you happy?. In a compilation of research and surveys on people from around the world, the World Happiness Report shows that the United States has fallen out of the top 20 happiest countries for the first time since the report was published in 2012 — dropping from 15 to 23.
A fourth-place finish in boys 4x800 provides fuel for Ballard to win the 4x400
DES MOINES — The Ballard boys 4x800 relay team was not satisfied with its performance at the Iowa high school state track and field meet Thursday. The Bombers ran a strong race, placing fourth in Class 3A. But after taking third a year ago, they were hoping to challenge for a state championship.
Iowa State's Cy Graduates
(Ames, IA) -- One of the nearly 46-hundred students who graduated from Iowa State this spring, got extra attention at the commencement ceremony because of his footwear. Crayton Mitchell was part of the I-S-U Mascot Squad, and wore Cy's feet under his graduation gown. He was the first to take part in what ISU hopes will be a tradition. Usually the names of students who portray Cy are kept secret. I-S-U commencement ceremonies were last Friday and Saturday.
Top 15 Ames Tribune-area Iowa high school softball players heading into the 2024 season
The 2024 Iowa high school softball season is just around the corner. Opening day is Monday, May 20. Several talented players are returning from Ames-area teams who will look to make a big impact during the summer. Ames lost a talented group of seniors that included three Division I athletes, including two D1 softball...
Iowa State's strong roster continuity leading team into 2024 season
In an era of intense roster movement each offseason, Iowa State football and head coach Matt Campbell have managed to maintain a team from 2023 entering the 2024 season – a consequential first season in a new-look Big 12 for Cyclone football. Iowa State enters the 2024 season after...
2024 Top 10 Safety Unit Rankings: Iowa touts best tandem, but Ohio State, Georgia have star headliners
With spring practice in the books and the second transfer portal window closed, it’s time to kickstart our summer series evaluating 2024 positional unit rankings. I debuted the series with a look at the 10 best quarterback rooms, and then ranked Top 10 running back units in 2024, the best tight end rooms and the […] The post 2024 Top 10 Safety Unit Rankings: Iowa touts best tandem, but Ohio State, Georgia have star headliners appeared first on On3.
Making the perfect brisket
Low and slow is the way to go for this recipe! Machine Shed Executive Chef John Weiler shows how they perfect the brisket. You can check out the award-winning restaurant’s menu at machineshed.com. The number to call for more information is 515-270-6818. Machine Shed is located off Hickman Road in Urbandale.
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