Iowa State’s Tjasa Turnsek notches first double-double in win over Nicholls State
AMES — Teammates have nicknamed Iowa State freshman forward Tjasa Turnsek “Shaky” because it’s easy to pronounce. But it doesn’t aptly describe the 6-3 Slovenian’s well-rounded game, which she put on full display Thursday by notching her first career double-double in the Cyclones’ 68-44 win over Nicholls State before a crowd of 8,819 at Hilton Coliseum. “She’ll be one of the better freshman in (the Big 12) because she’s someone we count on a lot,” ISU head coach Bill Fennelly said after his team
Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert Tonight: Freezing Temps Plunge Into the 20s
Temperatures could fall into the upper 20s tonight before a sharp warmup arrives Sunday.
Heating aid is open in Pennsylvania, New York, Iowa and Indiana, but shutoff protection...
Households in Pennsylvania, New York, Iowa and Indiana can apply for winter heating aid this season, but the shutoff protection that runs alongside it starts and ends on different dates in each state. Iowa’s runs Nov. 1 to April 1, Pennsylvania’s Dec. 1 to March 31 and Indiana’s Dec. 1 to March 15. New York’s […] The post Heating aid is open in Pennsylvania, New York, Iowa and Indiana, but shutoff protection runs Nov. 1 to April 1 in Iowa, Dec. 1 to March 31 in Pennsylvania and Dec. 1 to March
Department of Education gives $8.5 million to Iowa charter schools to expand programming
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Education is awarding $8.5 million in grant funds to eight Iowa charter schools to expand programming. Great Oaks Charter School in Des Moines is getting over $500,000 to expand its offerings. TJ Jumper, Great Oaks Director, said this will allow them to include a business program, career […]
Polk County restores 11 streams in $17M water quality push
A $17 million project to repair stream erosion is nearing completion in Polk County. Why it matters: The investment could serve as a blueprint for the rest of the state's waterways if researchers can demonstrate measurable water quality improvements. Catch up quick: Polk County launched the initiative in 2024, with the first restoration projects starting in 2025. It covers 11 stream restoration projects spanning nearly 10 miles in Ankeny, Altoona, Mitchellville, Des Moines and Pleasant Hill. Con
2 injured in shooting in Ankeny McDonald’s drive-thru
ANKENY, Iowa — Two people were injured in a shooting at an Ankeny restaurant Thursday night. Officers with the Ankeny Police Department responded to the reported shooting at around 10:30 p.m. in the McDonald’s drive-thru located at 2502 SE Delaware Avenue. According to the APD, 911 callers reported that someone fired a gun from a […]
John Deere to close two Iowa manufacturing plants
John Deere plans to close two Iowa manufacturing facilities and shift production elsewhere over the next several years. According to Progressive Farmer, the company will move windrower and round baler production from Ottumwa to Des Moines and transfer Hagie STS sprayer production from Clarion, Iowa, to Thibodaux, Louisiana. The Iowa...
Gone now: The 3 most beloved Iowa restaurants that recently closed
Iowa’s restaurant landscape has changed again after another wave of local closures earlier this year. Three very different independent dining rooms recently reached the end of regular service, taking with…
Proposed $15 billion steel project draws questions from Lee County residents
LEE COUNTY, Iowa. - A proposed $15 billion steel manufacturing complex in Lee County is drawing attention across southeast Iowa, as residents seek answers about its potential impact on the community. Mesabi Metallics says the facility would process iron ore from Minnesota into finished steel products. Company officials say the...
Measles cases hit 50 in Iowa with new exposure sites identified
Officials have confirmed 50 cases of measles across the state as health officials investigate a potential northern Iowa exposure site.
