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DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory affecting Central Iowa on Wednesday. URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Des Moines IA155 PM CST Tue Feb 4 2025...LIGHT FREEZING RAIN AND DRIZZLE EXPECTED ON WEDNESDAY....Light freezing rain and drizzle is expected to develop acrosssouthern Iowa Wednesday […]

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ANKENY, Iowa—After twenty-two years of dedicated leadership, Rob Denson announced today that he will retire as President and CEO of DMACC effective December 30, 2025. Denson has served in that role since 2003 and leaves behind a legacy of growth, innovation and commitment to student success. Reflecting on his more than 40 years in higher […]

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DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines is expecting bitterly cold wind chills for much of Iowa tonight. The coldest temperatures and wind chills will be across northern Iowa. The coldest conditions are expected overnight tonight. Conditions will improve later Tuesday morning into the afternoon. (contributed information, NWS)

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DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines is expecting some of the coldest temperatures by Tuesday morning. Extreme cold wind chills are forecast for tonight into Tuesday morning. An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for parts of central and northern Iowa. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued elsewhere. Much of […]

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Holly Stecker, Director of the Downtown Boone Mainstreet Program talks about the progress that’s been made since Boone was selected to be a Mainstreet City. She talks about the amount of work done to meet established guidelines and how strategic goals have been set in four categorical areas. Stecker also talks about a Downtown Boone Mainstreet Open House on February 25th at 903 Story Street from 4:30 to 6:30 where people can find out more about Mainstreet. Aired Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Posted on 20 February 2025

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Ogden wrestlers complete appearances at state

Posted on 20 February 2025

Ryder Eklund and Landon Alexander of Ogden both lost in the first round and the consolation rounds of the Iowa High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Championships in Des Moines. Continue Reading

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Two Boone wrestlers still competing at state

Posted on 20 February 2025

Ajay Braddock and Brody Warrick are still wrestling in the consolation rounds of the Iowa High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Championships in Des Moines. Trent Eckard and Mason Oostenink both lost in the first round and second consolation round and are done competing. Continue Reading

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