Glidden-Ralston moving to four-day school week
Glidden-Ralston moving to four-day school week
May 1, 2026Open source
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92-year-old Marine veteran rescued from Alabama swamp after his dog led searchers to him
A heroic rescue unfolded in Alabama as a dog led searchers through snake-filled terrain to find 92-year-old who spent the night in a swamp. (Russell Ralston...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Region 11 baseball tourney up next for Iowa Central
CARROLL — The No. 16 Iowa Central baseball team head into the Region 11 Tournament with momentum after concluding the regular season strong. In fact, the Tr
May 7, 2026Open source
Sixers coach Nick Nurse steps away to mourn brother, expected back for Game 2
Nurse is expected to fly back from the funeral services in his hometown of Carroll, Iowa, and rejoin the team Tuesday.
May 5, 2026Open source
Iowa woman’s family still searching for answers 15 years after her disappearance
Dawn Allen, a 50-year-old woman from Carroll, Iowa, went missing on May 4, 2011, and her family continues to hope for answers.
May 5, 2026Open source
Iowa football picks up in-state commitment to join incoming freshmen
Iowa football adds Brayton Alford from Carroll, Iowa, to its 2026 recruiting class as a preferred walk-on, enhancing the linebacker depth with a local talent...
May 4, 2026Open source
Union Pacific's 'Big Boy' making Omaha stop on historic trip, passing through Denison and Carroll, Iowa
The Union Pacific "Big Boy" 4014 steam locomotive comes to a stop in Columbus, Neb., on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
May 3, 2026Open source
Iowa’s Danish Village decorated with cultural sculpture
Iowa’s Danish Village decorated with cultural sculpture
May 2, 2026Open source
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Tharjiath commits to Iowa Central basketball pro
Tharjiath commits to Iowa Central basketball pro
May 4, 2026Open source
Titans finish a close second at Graettinger quadrangular
GRAETTINGER, Iowa – Emmetsburg slipped past South Central Calhoun by four shots in a closely contested boys quadrangular at Hillcrest Golf and Country Club...
May 3, 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 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
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
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
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Ralston is in Carroll County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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51459
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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 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
Iowa weather: Staying cool with more rain chances later this week
Get used to these cooler temperatures. See when rain chances will lead to a warm up in your last in your Storm Team 8 forecast.
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
Ballard senior overcomes gruesome leg injury to qualify for Iowa state track meet
After suffering a devastating leg injury that ended his football season, a Ballard senior battled through pain and rehab to qualify for the Iowa state track...
May 20, 2026Open source
What Iowa Republicans running for governor said about cancer, cost-of-living and immigration
During a KCCI debate, four Republican candidates for governor addressed cancer, water quality, affordability and immigration.
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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