A Manchester dentist's office is offering free dental services to veterans again this year. Dental Associates is offering the free care today from 7 a.m. to noon. Dental assistant Michelle Hettinger says it's their fifth year for the event, which has helped dozens of veterans from the … [Read more...]
Democratic Wing Ding in Clear Lake hosts 22 presidential candidates
Democratic Party faithful from four northern Iowa counties hosted the largest gathering yet of Democrats for president in 2020 at the iconic annual Wing Ding event in Clear Lake. Twenty-two candidates were allotted five minutes each to introduce themselves – or remind future caucus voters why they … [Read more...]
Trump holds event for veterans after skipping debate (audio)
Donald Trump didn't attend the final Republican presidential debate in Des Moines, but it didn't take him long to mention it during his event to honor veterans at Drake University. "I didn't want to be here, I have to be honest. I wanted to be about five minutes away," Trump says. "I've enjoyed … [Read more...]
Special Olympics Summer Games get underway with torch run
The final leg of the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run will begin this morning (9:30 A.M.) after a torch-lighting ceremony at the state capitol complex. The run will launch the 31st annual Special Olympics Summer Games tonight at Iowa State University in Ames. Gary Harms is CEO of … [Read more...]
Iowa Games holding contest to select national anthem singer
If you are a singer that's looking to get a little notice, the Iowa Games is holding its second annual National Anthem contest. Games spokesman, Cory Kennedy says it proved to be a popular contest in the first year. "We feel its a great way to get not just the athletes involved but fans involved … [Read more...]
Iowa Speedway preparing for NASCAR Nationwide Series race
The Iowa Speedway is getting ready to host the first of two NASCAR Nationwide Series races later this month. Steve Wallace is the son of track designed Rusty Wallace and he is currently 11th in points after nine races. Wallace says it's a really fun racetrack that's a mix between a short track and a … [Read more...]
Iowa Lottery reminds you to sign tickets to avoid fraud
The Iowa Lottery is reminding customers to sign the back of their tickets after two convenience store clerks in Wisconsin were charged with stealing winning tickets. The charges followed a sting operation by state agents to see if retailers were pocketing the tickets people brought in for … [Read more...]