Six Wrestlers Between ADM and Perry Advance to State Tournament
Adel-DeSoto-Minburn and Perry High Schools will be taking several student-athletes to the Iowa High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Tournament, which starts tomorrow. ADM saw four Tigers punch their ticket to state during the 3A District 8 State Qualifying Meet in Norwalk on Saturday. Paxton Sutter at 106...
Perry freshmen Hayden Splendore qualifies for state wrestling championship in first year on varisty
It’s an exciting time for the Perry Bluejays wrestling team as the Bluejays had two wrestlers place second at districts to qualify for the 2026 state wrestling championships this week. Junior Townes Wilson and freshmen Hayden Splendore both placed second to punch their ticket to the Casey’s Center in Des Moines.
2026 Iowa High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Championship Results
Below are results for local teams and athletes from the 2026 Iowa High School Athletic Association Traditional State Wrestling Tournament at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, February 18th through the 21st. CLASS 2A. WASHINGTON DEMONS. 138lbs Caden Greiner vs TBD. 157lbs Jace Kinzenbaw vs Cooper Franklin of Alburnett.
Des Moines metro cities weigh e-bike, e-scooter rules
Several Des Moines metro cities are considering ordinances regulating electric bikes and scooters as more people, especially teens and kids, use them on streets and trails. Why it matters: Local law enforcement officials say they want to curb public safety risks after several severe e-scooter crashes. Trail and...
Des Moines, IA Weather Alert: 50 MPH Wind Gusts Threaten I-80 And I-35 From...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Wind gusts up to 50 mph combined with humidity as low as 13 percent will create extreme fire danger across central Iowa Wednesday, threatening areas along Interstate 80, Interstate 35 and...
Ames Man Found Guilty of Felony Child Enticement in Knoxville Sting Operation
An Ames man has been found guilty of felony child enticement following a large-scale sting operation in Knoxville in October 2024. Herve Twagirumukize, 29, was arrested along with three others during the operation, which involved more than ten law enforcement agencies. Court records show that Twagirumukize engaged in...
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Kwik Trip buys 2.5 acres near interstate in Waukee
Kwik Trip Inc., has acquired an undeveloped 2.5-acre parcel in Waukee, Dallas County real estate records show. The convenience store company, headquartered in La Crosse, Wis., paid Armadura Legal Inc. $1.9 million for property at 3215 Sixth St. in Waukee, records show. The parcel is located north of Interstate...
This Des Moines, IA Restaurant Was Named After a Wife Who Called It “Insane”
Lachele’s Fine Foods functions as a high-performance gastronomic interface on Ingersoll Avenue, bridging the gap between vintage diner aesthetics and modern culinary technicality. The story of this establishment is one of entrepreneurial resilience; founder Cory Wendel opened his doors in February 2021, a time when...
“Violins of Hope” project in QC aims to teach, remember Holocaust stories
When words fail, music speaks. And a worldwide traveling exhibit of violins now in the Quad Cities reflects the power of music to heal, inspire and teach. Violins of Hope Iowa will bring a powerful international cultural initiative to communities across the state through a unique collaborative residency featuring...
Iowa and Illinois On The List of Cities with the Most People In Financial...
A recent report by WalletHub took a deep dive into the 100 largest cities in the U.S. to find out who is actually in "financial distress."
