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‘Our goal remains the same’: Ankeny girls look to win first state team championship
There’s only one thing left for the Ankeny girls’ wrestling team to accomplish, and that’s to win a state team title. Heading into the 2026-27 season, coach Dustin Roland’s squad is looking to capture not just one, but a pair of team crowns. “I have felt...
iowaeverywhere.com
Previewing Iowa vs. Purdue and Iowa State vs. Cincinnati, Top Games of Week 11
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel preview Iowa-Purdue and Iowa State-Cincinnati ahead of a big Week 11. The guys break down Iowa's CFP chances, Iowa State's offensive approach, Hawkeye basketball's early struggles, and the biggest games and LOCKS across college football. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.
kmaland.com
College Basketball (11/12): Iowa State, Iowa, Missouri cruise to victories
(KMAland) -- Iowa State, Iowa and Missouri all earned convincing victories in regional women's college basketball action Thursday, while Kansas City suffered a setback on the men's side. Iowa State topped Howard 77-55, Iowa rolled past Northern Iowa 78-40 and Missouri surpassed the century mark in a 103-59 rout of...
Amest Tribune
First female Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot to speak in Ames
Before becoming a bestselling author and sought-after leadership speaker, Carey Lohrenz learned to make critical decisions in one of the world's most demanding environments. The Ames Regional Economic Alliance will welcome Lohrenz, a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, as the keynote speaker for its annual luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dec. 1 at Cornerstone Church in Ames. More: Vietnam-era Marine helicopter flies again as living memorial Lohrenz was the Navy's first female F-14 Tomcat pilot and flew combat-mission-ready operations from aircraft carriers around the world. Today, she is a Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author and leadership expert whose work focuses on decision-making, trust and high performance in complex environments. Registration for the annual luncheon is open to the public. Individual and group tickets are available. Navy veteran offers leadership lessons for local challenges Lohrenz's message aligns closely with the realities facing businesses and communities throughout the region, said Dan Culhane, president and CEO of the Alliance. "I've had the opportunity to hear Carey speak before, and she has an incredible story," Culhane told the Ames Tribune. "Her experiences as a fighter pilot offer powerful lessons in leadership, teamwork and navigating uncertainty. Those lessons translate directly
Local 4 WHBF
Wilton student earns scholarship to Iowa State University
Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation, has announced the recipients of its 2026 Dematic FIRST® Scholarship program after National STEM Day on Nov. 8, a news release says. Ewan Arlen, of Wilton, was recognized with a $5,000 award to attend Iowa State University. National STEM Day is an annual celebration designed to inspire […]
raccoonvalleyradio.com
Groundbreaking Ceremony to be Held Tuesday for New Dallas County EMS Station in Adel
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held early next week to celebrate the start of construction for a new EMS station in Adel. Dallas County, in partnership with Turner Construction and Farnsworth Group Architectural Firm, will host the groundbreaking at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 near 415 River Street, located on the east side of Adel between Highway 6 and the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Limited parking near the ceremony site is available. On-street parking can also be found, where permitted.
raccoonvalleyradio.com
Annual Art on the Prairie Festival Returns This Weekend in Perry
An annual art festival will be held in the Perry community this weekend, featuring around 90 artists, musicians and poets. The 16th Annual Art on the Prairie Festival is set to take place over the course of Saturday and Sunday. According to Board Member Bethany Wicks, the two-day event will feature 42 visual artists, 35 musicians, and 12 poets from across the state of Iowa, occupying eight buildings in the downtown area along 2nd Street.
thebusinessdownload.com
At The Ames Repair Café, Neighbors Teach Neighbors To Fix What’s Broken
Justin Gilger works as a jeweler at Gilger Designs, a family-owned business, and his father spent 55 years in the jewelry business. On a Saturday in October 2023, he volunteered at the Ames Public Library and provided basic jewelry repairs for visitors at no charge. “It’s a small cost for me, but I’d rather help somebody out that needs it,” Gilger told the Iowa State Daily, which reported that it was his third time volunteering at the Ames Repair Café that year.
goyotes.com
PREVIEW: South Dakota Cross Country ready for NCAA Midwest Regional Friday morning
AMES, Iowa — Fresh off strong showings at the Summit League Cross Country Championships two weeks ago, the South Dakota men's and women's cross country squads are making the short journey to Ames, Iowa for the NCAA Midwest Regional Friday morning. The Coyotes are in position to have one...