Powerball draws numbers for $1.8 billion jackpot, the 2nd largest in US history
The numbers have been drawn for an estimated $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, which would be the second-largest in U.S. lottery history. The numbers selected Saturday night were: 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with the Powerball number being 17.
Noise cameras debut in small-town Iowa; DSM takes note
An Iowa town with fewer than 2,000 residents is joining a growing number of U.S. communities deploying noise camera systems and will begin fining drivers of loud vehicles next month. Why it matters: Des Moines has battled loud noise from drag racers, bass-heavy stereo systems and engine-modified vehicles for years.
Iowa pheasant population highest it’s been in 20 years
Move over South Dakota, the Rushmore State is not the only state to boast a substantial pheasant population.
Iowa Department of Corrections Reports Lowest Recidivism Rate in a Decade
The Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) announced today a notable reduction in the state’s recidivism rate, with the most recent figure for the FY22–25 cohort standing at 32.8%. This represents a 3% decrease from last year and marks the lowest recidivism rate observed in the last decade. Recidivism...
Miss Iowa’s Teen takes spotlight at Miss America’s Teen competition
ORLANDO, Fla. — On Saturday night, Fiona Treiber, Miss Iowa’s Teen, was announced as a top 11 finalist at the Miss America’s Teen pageant. She was also a semifinalist for the Teens in Action Award, highlighting her service throughout Iowa, and won thousands of dollars in scholarships toward her future education.
Peterson: Iowa’s Embarrassing Performance Against Iowa State a Reminder That Nebraska Isn’t Willing to...
On the same day Nebraska won 68-0, Iowa lost 16-13. In spite of all the winning, have the Hawkeyes become an embarrassing program?
Cy-Hawk gameday crime statistics
AMES, Iowa — The Iowa State University Police Department released the Cy-Hawk gameday crime stats. According to their Facebook post, there were 39 citations, 13 arrests, 0 arrests above .20 BAC, 67 first aid calls, and 5 ambulance rides. The post also says, "#cyclONEnation – A big thank you...
Virginia man with huge drug stash awaits Dallas County trial
A Virginia man, arrested in Perry in June on drug charges, will attend a pretrial conference later this month. Dominique Marcelle Harvey, 30, of 600 Winston Churchill Dr., Hopewell, Virginia, was charged with six counts of controlled substance violation, six counts of failure at affix tax stamp, first-offense...
Warmer Week Ahead, Occasional Showers Possible Early Week
We've got a fantastic week shaping up for us here in southeastern Minnesota and parts of Iowa, but we'll need to keep an eye out for a few passing showers early on. As we look ahead, we're expecting a noticeably warmer pattern to settle in. High temperatures will be making a comeback into the 70s for most of the...
Check Out This Massive LEGO City In An Iowa Basement
Picture a basement turned into a bustling LEGO city, where creativity knows no bounds and every brick tells a story. Let’s take a closer look.