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Iowa State University signs $124,000 settlement with employee who alleged harassment
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University has agreed to pay a university employee $124,000 as part of a settlement agreement after she raised allegations of “harassment and retaliation,” according to settlement documents. Caitlynn Miller, the executive assistant to the ISU senior vice president for operations and finance,...
Rusty Wallace throwback paint scheme will be run at Iowa (Photo)
Iowa Speedway is set to host their first NASCAR Cup Series race at the track designed by Rusty Wallace. This weekend, NASCAR is heading to Iowa Speedway. It will be the biggest weekend in the history of the track as they host their first NASCAR Cup Series event. View the...
Iowa high school softball highlights and scores (6-10-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school softball games on June 10th, 2024: West Monona 8, Woodbury Central 2 Sioux City North 5, Bishop Heelan 0 (Game 1 – Doubleheader) Sioux City North 2, Bishop Heelan 1 (Game 2 – Doubleheader) G-T/R-A 12, Storm Lake […]
Ames' Juneteenth celebration features food, free haircuts and a showing of the Lion King
The City of Ames will celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 15 by honoring African American history, culture, and freedom. "A Summer Celebration of African American Culture," sponsored by the Ames Branch of the NAACP and the Ames Public Library, will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bandshell Park.
Daylon Richardson to undergo neurophysiology study before sentencing
Daylon Richardson will have to wait to hear his sentence after being found guilty earlier this year in the death of a Knox County deputy in 2022, according to court records. Richardson appeared in Henry County Court in Cambridge for a hearing on his objection to a mandatory natural life sentence in prison on Tuesday, […]
No need to go to a kingdom by the sea. An Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in coming to Des Moines.
Ever dreamed of having your own conversation with "The Raven"? You can travel back in time to experience the gothic horrors of the early 1800s with a cocktail in your hand while attending the Edgar Allan Speakeasy event in Des Moines. The three-day event allows you to hear Poe's work reimagined and told by Poe historians. It will offer four Edgar Allan Poe-themed cocktails to sip on while listening to four of his stories. ...
4 Iowa college instructors stabbed in overseas attack, 2 remain critical
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two of the four eastern Iowa college instructors who were attacked during a trip to a park in China remain in critical condition on Monday evening. According to the college, the four instructors from Cornell College were stabbed while visiting a park in Jilin City, China, over the weekend. The instructors were on a trip as part of a partnership Cornell has with a university in China, Cornell President Jonathan Brand said in a statement sent to Cornell students. Cornell Spokesperson Jen Visser told the Associated Press that the partner school is Beihua University near Jilin City in eastern China.
Man jailed in Union Park shooting incident
DES MOINES, Iowa — An arrest has been made in a shooting incident at Des Moines’ Union Park Sunday night. Charles Sims, 34, is being held in the Polk County Jail on charges of intimidation with a dangerous weapon and felon in possession of a firearm in connection with the incident, according to Sgt. Paul […]
Ankeny police take part in active response training at middle school
ANKENY, Iowa – Now that school is out for the summer in Ankeny, the Ankeny Police Department is using a school building for training. Last week, the department began hosting active response training at Parkview Middle School. The training goes through the 21st and covers medical response, scenario-based incidents, and post-incident care. “One of the […]
Des Moines Christian’s plans for a new high school
GRIMES, Iowa — Des Moines Christian recently purchased a 104-acre property in Grimes which will serve as the site for a new high school for the private school. Cade Lambert, the Head of School at Des Moines Christian, said Des Moines Christian is still planning what to do with the land. “We’re still very much […]
Nailing your roof replacement project
They are new to the metro and are ready to help with your roofing needs from storm damage to much more! Jeff Niebaum, Roofing Advisor of BB Roofing, explain how they can help. For more information, you can go online to bbroofing.com or call 515-452-9528. This segment is sponsored.
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