Chamber recap: Cottonwood Extension and Dawson’s Roadside Assistance ribbon cutting
Chamber recap: Cottonwood Extension and Dawson’s Roadside Assistance ribbon cutting
May 15, 2026Open source
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Riverside’s Henderson twins commit to Iowa Western
Riverside’s state champion cross country twins Brody and Dawson Henderson both signed letters of intent to compete at Iowa Western.
May 7, 2026Open source
Dawson County unemployment reaches historic 19.8%
A release from the Nebraska Department of Labor shows the unemployment rate in Nebraska remained at 3.1% in March.
May 6, 2026Open source
Police: DUI crash in Austell injures child
Deanne Mechele Dawson, 35, of Union City, is accused of crashing a silver Hyundai Sante Fe while under the influence of alcohol with her eight-year-old daugh...
May 6, 2026Open source
Dawson CC softball is Region XIII champion for 4th-straight year
Dawson CC softball is Region XIII champion for 4th-straight year
May 5, 2026Open source
Suspended Hall County Sheriff arrested on new traffic violations
Suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested in Dawson County Monday for allegedly violating his limited driving permit.
May 5, 2026Open source
Yukon issues flood watch as ice breaks up along Klondike River near Dawson City
DAWSON CITY - The Yukon government has issued a flood watch for the Klondike River near Dawson City as warm temperatures hasten the ice breakup, while a stre...
May 3, 2026Open source
State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retires after 25 years
State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retires after 25 years
May 2, 2026Open source
These Manayunk public stairs have been closed for 13 years. A civic group wants them fixed and reopened.
Thirteen years after Philadelphia officials condemned and removed part of the stairway linking Manayunk’s hillside, a civic group is mounting a renewed pus...
May 1, 2026Open source
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Smiling though adversity: Waukee soccer team manager inspiring others with positive attitude
The Waukee HS girls soccer team is having a great season so far. But senior manager Michael Nelson considers it a success for another reason.
May 16, 2026Open source
Multiple Des Moines metro schools, Iowa colleges impacted by cyberattack on Canvas
The personal data of students and educators across the country, including in Iowa, was exposed in a huge cyberattack on Canvas. Here's what to know:
May 8, 2026Open source
WWE Monday Night RAW coming to Des Moines
WWE OMAHA,OMAHA, NEBRASKA - MAY 4: Austin Theory in action against Joe Hendry during Monday Night RAW at the CHI Health Center on May 4, 2026 in Omaha, Nebra...
May 7, 2026Open source
2 killed and 3 injured in shootings at shopping center north of Dallas, police say
Texas police say a man shot five people and two of them are dead at a shopping mall north of Dallas. The shooting happened Tuesday in area known as Koreatown
May 5, 2026Open source
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Matthew Perry's 'Friends' keepsakes and artwork go up for auction for foundation named for him
May 5, 2026Open source
Waukee bike ordinance proposal draws criticism from community
Violations of the proposed ordinance would carry a $25 fine.
May 5, 2026Open source
Waukee patrol vehicle crashes, rolls over during burglary response
A Waukee police vehicle was upside down Monday morning. Here's how it happened:
May 4, 2026Open source
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Coroner identifies Iowa woman killed in fall at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills State Park
Officials said that officers received a report of the fall just after 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
May 21, 2026Open source
Iowa State Fair reveals winner of T-shirt design contest
Erin Moore of Des Moines won the Iowa State Fair T-shirt contest, with her design set to be sold at merchandise stands during the fair from Aug. 13-23.
May 20, 2026Open source
Iowa teen celebrates graduation in the hospital after car accident leaves him paralyzed
Brayden Harless, a high school senior, graduates in a special ceremony at MercyOne Des Moines after a car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.
May 19, 2026Open source
West Des Moines Hy-Vee employee becomes latest worker showcased on semi-trucks
Hy-Vee is honoring a longtime Iowa employee by putting her helpful smile on the side of a semi-truck.
May 19, 2026Open source
Storm damage continues to impact Red Oak
Red Oak, Iowa continues to recover from Friday night's storms which brought rain and 60-75 mile per hour winds through the town.
May 17, 2026Open source
Red Oak, Iowa residents work to clean up after Friday's storm knocks down trees, power lines
Friday night's storms force Red Oak to spend Saturday morning cleaning up fallen trees and branches. Just a week before the big Memorial Day.
May 17, 2026Open source
US Marshals arrest 17-year-old fugitive wanted in Iowa at hotel in Forest Park
Damian Jones was arrested for his involvement in a shooting at a pedestrian mall in downtown Iowa City that took place on Apr. 19.
May 17, 2026Open source
Former Ankeny Christian Academy band teacher avoids prison sentence in student assault case
Michael Scott Burrows received probation and no prison time after an Alford plea to assault causing mental illness, avoiding the sex offender registry.
May 16, 2026Open source
Seven Ottumwa students named to Iowa string honor orchestra
OTTUMWA — Seven students from the Ottumwa Community School District have been selected to perform in the Iowa String Teachers Association Invitational Hono...
May 15, 2026Open source
Des Moines lifeguards composed 70% by teens ahead of pool season after boost to wages
Des Moines pools start to open next Saturday, driven by teen lifeguards. See how higher wages and bonuses boosted teen employment.
May 15, 2026Open source
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Discussing Iowa’s upcoming Democratic primaries
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from acr...
May 15, 2026Open source
Local business leaders, state commit $13 million to Field of Dreams
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Dubuque County families and business leaders and the state of Iowa have committed $13 million to support ongoing and future development...
May 15, 2026Open source
Camp Albrecht Acres to hold fishing event; opens registration for summer
SHERRILL, Iowa -- Camp Albrecht Acres has opened registration for its 2026 summer camp season and will hold a fishing event for adults and youths with disabi...
May 14, 2026Open source
Peosta to hold Bike Safety Rodeo event
PEOSTA, Iowa – The third annual Bike Safety Rodeo will be held later this month in Peosta.
May 14, 2026Open source
St. Albert girls soccer’s mix of youth, experience hands Treynor its first loss
Southwest Iowa juggernauts met again to renew the rivalry, and the show did not disappoint the sizable crowd.
May 13, 2026Open source
Here’s what to know as early voting begins for Iowa’s 2026 primaries
Iowans will have the chance to weigh in on contests determining either the Republican and Democratic nominees in several federal and state races.
May 13, 2026Open source
Summit alters proposed route for pipeline removing some Southwest Iowa counties
Summit Carbon Solutions — the company behind a massive, multi-state, proposed carbon-capture pipeline project — announced Wednesday it is removing and re...
May 13, 2026Open source
Iowa State's simple reason for turning down $30 million Big 12 credit
Iowa State is one of at least 13 Big 12 schools to decline an optional $30 million line of credit offered by the conference in partnership with capital groups.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Dawson is in Dallas County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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'Japan Night' brings cultural celebration to Iowa Cubs game
The Iowa Cubs hosted 'Japan Night', featuring dignitaries, cultural events, and a special first pitch by a documentary filmmaker.
May 24, 2026Open source
Iowa Central cross country team commemorates snowy national championship with new rings
After winning the 2025 national championship in a snowy race, the Iowa Central cross country team found a fun way to commemorate the victory.
May 24, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: More warmth and some humidity to end the weekend
Temperatures continue to climb Sunday afternoon with highs in the 80s, a little humidity moving in for Monday.
May 24, 2026Open source
Coroner identifies Iowa woman killed in fall at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills State Park
Officials said that officers received a report of the fall just after 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
May 21, 2026Open source
Iowa man sues Nintendo over denied Pokémon Professor status
An Iowa man sued Nintendo after being denied Pokémon Professor certification despite scoring 100% on the exam.
May 20, 2026Open source
‘Devotion to his faith': Missing student case witness gets Iowa hometown support
As the search for Sudiksha Konanki continues, residents of case witness Joshua Riibe's hometown expressed support for him.
May 20, 2026Open source
Dog hit by car walks the stage at graduation of vet students who saved her
Veterinary students in Iowa got a sweet surprise at their graduation ceremony when one of their former patients made a surprise appearance. (KCCI via CNN)
May 20, 2026Open source
Storm damage continues to impact Red Oak
Red Oak, Iowa continues to recover from Friday night's storms which brought rain and 60-75 mile per hour winds through the town.
May 17, 2026Open source
KETV viewers capture photos, video of large hail, storms in western Iowa
Following Friday night's storms that left part of western Iowa without power, downing trees and power lines in the process, another round of storms brought h...
May 17, 2026Open source
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