The word “groomer” has become a slur
Gerald Ott of Ankeny was a high school English teacher and for 30 years a school improvement consultant for the Iowa State Education Association....
Iowa State offers Esun Tafa
Iowa State recently extended a scholarship offer to Draper, Utah, an offensive lineman Esun Tafa, a Corner Canyon High School prospect. The Cyclones are...
Ankeny, Perry School Districts Receive False Threat Reports
(Ankeny, IA) -- At least two different non-credible threats were received by central Iowa schools over the weekend, with one interrupting a school event....
As lease deadlines approach, Drake students discuss housing options
The beginning of the spring semester marks the start of housing hunting for students. Drake University has a two-year on-campus living requirement for incoming...
Drake alum Dan Marburger killed in school shooting
On Jan. 4, 2024, the small town of Perry, Iowa - located about 40 miles north of Des Moines - suffered a tragic school...
Iowa Pup ‘Patrick Mabones’ Will Compete in the 2024 Puppy Bowl
Lots of people enjoy watching the Super Bowl, but others would much rather watch Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl! On Sunday, February 11th, two teams...
Ankeny bomb threat caused an evacuation during a high school state speech competition
ANKENY, Iowa (KCRG) -Ankeny police say a bomb threat caused an evacuation during a state high school speech competition on Saturday. It was found...
FIVE FILM: Baylor’s perimeter shooting leads to win over Iowa State
In a dramatic final minute, Baylor beat Iowa State 70-68 on Saturday night. In the win, the Bear offense converted on 12-of-23 attempts from...
Today the gas price is close to $2.49 in Polk City as of...
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Unseasonably warm week ahead of wind and next chance of showers and storms
DES MOINES, Iowa - Sunday morning begins with areas of patchy dense fog across the state. Most of the fog is located over our...
