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Seventeen area softball players earned all-district accolades from the Iowa Girls Coaches Association, including 10 who finished their seasons...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
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FORT DODGE, Iowa — What an incredible week, capped by an ending straight out of Hollywood that could foreshadow a sequel.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Greater Dubuque Development initiative a finalist for statewide housing competition
A proposal from Dubuque is a finalist for a statewide housing innovation competition, the Iowa Finance Authority announced Friday.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Multiuse court, walking trail to be built at Bernard park
BERNARD, Iowa — Work will begin this fall on another phase of park improvements in Bernard.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Hazard plan is subject of Thursday meeting
A hazard mitigation plan meeting will be held by Webster County Emergency Management Thursday evening. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on the...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
New eras begin at state tournament
Change has been the theme at this year’s state softball tournament. With it comes opportunity. And sometimes, of course, growing pains. Iowa...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Iowa toddler recognized as world’s most premature baby celebrates second birthday
An Ankeny toddler born at 21 weeks and weighing just 10 ounces recently celebrated his second birthday as a happy and healthy toddler.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Jamie Pollard’s legacy at Iowa State reshaped Ames and the Cyclones, supporters say
From modernized athletic facilities to a changed department culture, supporters say Jamie Pollard’s legacy at Iowa State runs deep.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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CASCADE, Iowa — Easton Felderman has been around Rickardsville semi-pro baseball long enough to understand the significance of Sunday aftern...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Iowa City woman accused of kicking in apartment door, threatening tenant
An Iowa City woman allegedly kicked in an apartment door and threatened the tenant inside, according to an Iowa City Police Department crimina...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Iowa man with Parkinson’s takes on 100,000-step challenge
A 74-year-old Iowa man with Parkinson’s disease is taking on a 100,000-step challenge at the Outlets of Des Moines in an effort to reach a p...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Water main break in Lone Tree
LONE TREE, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Lone Tree has announced a water main has broken.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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