# des moines (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover des moines. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sherry Shuler](https://www.timesrepublican.com/obituaries/2026/08/sherry-shuler/) _2026-08-23 · oniadmin · Times Republican_ Sherry Kay Shuler, 90, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by those who loved her on August 20, 2026. A private family service has been scheduled at this time. For questions or to leave an online condolence, please call 641-844-1234 or visit mitchellfh.com. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Sherry and her family. ## [Ellen Hutcheson](https://www.timesrepublican.com/obituaries/2026/08/ellen-hutcheson/) _2026-08-23 · oniadmin · Times Republican_ Ellen Hutcheson, 91, of Albion, Iowa, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Iowa River Hospice on August 21, 2026. The family would like to thank Bickford and Iowa River Hospice for their care and support during this time. Services for Ellen are pending at this time. For questions or to leave an \[…\] ## [COMMUNITY CALENDAR](https://www.timesrepublican.com/uncategorized/2026/08/community-calendar-126/) _2026-08-22 · Kathy Beane · Times Republican_ Aug. 24 Cards, Senior Citizens Center, 207 E. Church St., 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Coffee & Conversation, Le Grand Public Library, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cribbage, Senior Citizens Center, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 10 W. State St., 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ## [The importance of conversations](https://www.timesrepublican.com/opinion/columnists/2026/08/the-importance-of-conversations/) _2026-08-22 · r maharry · Times Republican_ I went to Friday’s meeting of the Pachyderm Club and enjoyed myself thoroughy! Beyond the fun of writing these articles, this data center analysis has given me the opportunity to meet some very interesting folks and have great conversations about topics that have not been part of my life before. And I appreciate that tremendously! \[…\] ## [La Bufa cowboy store opens Marshalltown location](https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2026/08/la-bufa-cowboy-store-opens-marshalltown-location/) _2026-08-22 · r maharry · Times Republican_ A new clothing store focused specifically on Mexican and western-style cowboy attire — hats, belts, shirts, pants and more — has opened its doors in Marshalltown. La Bufa, which is named after a famous hill in the city of Zacatecas, is located at 204 E. Linn St. Ste. A, the former home of the Mid-Iowa \[…\] ## [Simpson reveals rare heart condition has ended her running career](https://www.timesrepublican.com/sports/national-sports-apwire/2026/08/simpson-reveals-rare-heart-condition-has-ended-her-running-career/) _2026-08-22 · Ross Thede · Times Republican_ BOULDER, Colo. — World champion runner Jenny Simpson revealed it was a rare heart condition that threw her into cardiac arrest at a race in June and that she will not return to running. In an Instagram post Thursday, the 39-year-old Simpson said she was diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a condition that \[…\] ## [Marshalltown Community School District preparing to welcome students on Monday](https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2026/08/marshalltown-community-school-district-preparing-to-welcome-students-on-monday/) _2026-08-22 · r maharry · Times Republican_ Monday is a “class-ified” day as it marks the return of students for the 2026-27 school year within the Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD). Fortunately, there have not been any major events to hamper the start, such as what was seen during the past eight years. “Every single year has its own unique pulse and \[…\] ## [ADK Epsilon learns about the Auditorium Foundation](https://www.timesrepublican.com/life/club-news/2026/08/adk-epsilon-learns-about-the-auditorium-foundation/) _2026-08-22 · Kathy Beane · Times Republican_ ## [Bobcats, Bluejays break in Franklin Field](https://www.timesrepublican.com/sports/local-sports/2026/08/bobcats-bluejays-break-in-franklin-field/) _2026-08-22 · Ross Thede · Times Republican_ The Marshalltown High School football team took to Franklin Field on Friday night for its first visit to the historical stadium since 1981, hosting Bondurant-Farrar for a preseason scrimmage. Senior running back Tyler Englund, pictured, scored a touchdown for the Bobcats in the scrimmage. Englund and quarterback Jamison Niehouse are the seventh- and sixth-leading returning \[…\] ## [A look at the Reimagine Marshalltown comprehensive plan](https://www.timesrepublican.com/opinion/columnists/2026/08/a-look-at-the-reimagine-marshalltown-comprehensive-plan/) _2026-08-22 · r maharry · Times Republican_ Planning for a community’s future is about more than deciding what we want to build. It is about understanding where we are today, identifying the challenges ahead, and establishing a shared direction for the decisions that will shape Marshalltown for years to come. At its Aug. 24 meeting, the Marshalltown City Council will consider adoption \[…\] ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wYVRtRq9M0Te) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Rep. Lindsay James says she’d roll back Obamacare cuts in Congress](https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2026/08/rep-lindsay-james-says-shed-roll-back-obamacare-cuts-in-congress/) _2026-08-22 · r maharry · Times Republican_ Democratic congressional candidate Lindsay James told Iowa State fairgoers Thursday she would focus on lowering healthcare costs and bringing money back to Iowans rather than spending it on foreign conflict or letting it be used for politicians’ own gain. James, speaking at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair, said federal \[…\] ## [National group releases cover crop tool modeled after Iowa ‘batch and build’ program](https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2026/08/national-group-releases-cover-crop-tool-modeled-after-iowa-batch-and-build-program/) _2026-08-21 · r maharry · Times Republican_ An Iowa program that deploys conservation practices across an area, rather than one at a time, served as a model for a cover crop adoption program launched by American Farmland Trust. The conservation agriculture group released a guide to help producers follow the “batch and grow” cover crop program, which it said removes barriers, lowers \[…\] ## [Belle Werner crowned 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen](https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2026/08/belle-werner-crowned-2026-iowa-state-fair-queen/) _2026-08-21 · r maharry · Times Republican_ DES MOINES – A little more than a month after earning the crown at the Tama County Fair, Belle Werner of Toledo has added another — this time representing the entire state of Iowa. Werner was crowned the 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen last Saturday evening, Aug. 15, on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage \[…\] ## [Hawkeyes release non-conference schedule](https://www.timesrepublican.com/sports/local-sports/2026/08/hawkeyes-release-non-conference-schedule/) _2026-08-21 · Ross Thede · Times Republican_ IOWA CITY – Eleven of the University of Iowa men’s basketball team’s 12 non-conference games for the 2026-27 season will be played inside the state of Iowa, the announcement was made Thursday by head coach Ben McCollum. The Hawkeyes will play eight games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, two neutral site games in Des Moines and one \[…\] ## [Prep Sports Schedule](https://www.timesrepublican.com/uncategorized/2026/08/prep-sports-schedule-7/) _2026-08-21 · Ross Thede · Times Republican_ Friday, Aug. 21 College Volleyball MCC at Opening Weekend Tournament, 8 a.m. at Rock Valley College Girls Tennis Marshalltown at Hawkette Invite, 9 a.m. at Ankeny Tennis Center Men’s Soccer MCC at St. Charles CC, 5 p.m. Football GMG at Belle Plaine, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 College Volleyball MCC at Opening Weekend Tournament, 12:15 \[…\] ## [DAILY RECORD](https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/daily-record/2026/08/daily-record-71/) _2026-08-21 · Kathy Beane · Times Republican_ Marshall County Courthouse Court Aug. 20 • William Dale Speas made an initial appearance on a possession of a controlled substance-third or subsequent offense charge, a driving while barred charge and a driving under suspension charge. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 28. Bond is set at $7,000 cash only. A \[…\] ## [ALMANAC](https://www.timesrepublican.com/uncategorized/2026/08/almanac-54/) _2026-08-21 · Kathy Beane · Times Republican_ LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on Aug. 20, 2026. Corn: $4.36 – 4.50 Soybeans: $11.86 – 11.98 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday’s High 85 Yesterday’s Low 59 Last High 85 Last Low 68 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.00 inches Year-to-date 33.26 inches Last year-to-date \[…\] ## [ICE wants our emails](https://www.timesrepublican.com/opinion/columnists/2026/08/ice-wants-our-emails/) _2026-08-21 · r maharry · Times Republican_ When a government agency comes to an internet service provider demanding information about Americans because of what they have said on social media, the provider should discard the demand, close the door or hang up the phone. The government is not entitled to rummage through the political opinions, associations, criticisms and angry rhetoric of anyone \[…\] ## [Wings get back at Indiana, 91-85](https://www.timesrepublican.com/sports/local-sports/2026/08/wings-get-back-at-indiana-91-85/) _2026-08-21 · Ross Thede · Times Republican_ DALLAS — Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 32 points, Jessica Shepard added a career-best 26 and the Dallas Wings beat Indiana 91-85 on Thursday night, ending the Fever’s five-game winning streak. Caitlin Clark had 10 points and nine assists and Paige Bueckers finished with 13 points and eight assists on a rough shooting night for \[…\] ## [Cowboys, Saints fined $500,000 for brawl-filled practice](https://www.timesrepublican.com/sports/national-sports-apwire/2026/08/cowboys-saints-fined-500000-for-brawl-filled-practice/) _2026-08-21 · Ross Thede · Times Republican_ LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice Tuesday. The league announced the fines Thursday after requesting video of the tumultuous workout at the Cowboys ‘ training camp base in Oxnard, California. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said his team \[…\] ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HBhgQkOCmci9) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [ALMANAC](https://www.timesrepublican.com/uncategorized/2026/08/almanac-53/) _2026-08-20 · Kathy Beane · Times Republican_ LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on Aug. 19, 2026. Corn: $4.31 – 4.45 Soybeans: $11.87 – 11.99 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday’s High 81 Yesterday’s Low 64 Last High 85 Last Low 67 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.00 inches Year-to-date 33.26 inches Last year-to-date \[…\] ## [IVCCD honors faculty, staff and community partners](https://www.timesrepublican.com/uncategorized/2026/08/ivccd-honors-faculty-staff-and-community-partners/) _2026-08-20 · Kathy Beane · Times Republican_ Iowa Valley Community College District brought together faculty and staff from Marshalltown Community College, Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Valley Grinnell and Business & Community Solutions Tuesday for its annual Iowa Valley Day, held ahead of the fall semester. The event included the presentation of the Iowa Valley Impact Awards and Ambassador of the Year honors, \[…\] ## [Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards presented to 33 farm families](https://www.timesrepublican.com/uncategorized/2026/08/iowa-farm-environmental-leader-awards-presented-to-33-farm-families/) _2026-08-20 · Kathy Beane · Times Republican_ DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon recognized 33 Iowa farm families with Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards during a ceremony at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. The Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recognizes farmers and farm families who demonstrate outstanding \[…\] ## [Alliant linemen train in Marshalltown ahead of upcoming ‘rodeo’](https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2026/08/alliant-linemen-train-in-marshalltown-ahead-of-upcoming-rodeo/) _2026-08-20 · r maharry · Times Republican_ “Rodeo” does not just apply to a contest between cowboys and livestock. For the second year in a row, it also applied to a contest of electrical lineman. On Tuesday, some Alliant Energy lineman were training and preparing at the Marshalltown Training Center for tomorrow’s Iowa Lineman Rodeo at the Iowa State Fair in Elwell \[…\] ## [Prep Sports Schedule](https://www.timesrepublican.com/uncategorized/2026/08/prep-sports-schedule-6/) _2026-08-20 · Ross Thede · Times Republican_ Thursday, Aug. 20 Boys Golf Marshalltown at Ottumwa Quad, 10 a.m. at Ottumwa Golf and Social Club Girls Tennis South Tama and Ames at Oskaloosa, 9 a.m. Ottumwa and Mason City at Marshalltown, 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21 College Volleyball MCC at Opening Weekend Tournament, 8 a.m. at Rock Valley College Girls Tennis Marshalltown at \[…\] ## [Rogers takes the reins in Ames](https://www.timesrepublican.com/sports/local-sports/2026/08/rogers-takes-the-reins-in-ames/) _2026-08-20 · Ross Thede · Times Republican_ AMES — Coming off the best 10-year period in its football history, Iowa State is starting over under Jimmy Rogers after Matt Campbell left for Penn State and took two dozen players with him. The 39-year-old Rogers understands the new version of the Cyclones will take some getting used to for the fans who in \[…\] ## [Scheffler on cusp of breaking Tiger’s career earnings record](https://www.timesrepublican.com/sports/national-sports-apwire/2026/08/scheffler-on-cusp-of-breaking-tigers-career-earnings-record/) _2026-08-20 · Ross Thede · Times Republican_ ST. LOUIS — Scottie Scheffler is on the cusp of a PGA Tour record Tiger Woods has held for more than 26 years, one that means next to nothing to the world’s No. 1 player because of so many factors in play. Scheffler is coming off his 21st career PGA Tour victory, all in the \[…\] ## [Chelsea farm family honored with ‘The Way We Live’ award at Iowa State Fair](https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2026/08/chelsea-farm-family-honored-with-the-way-we-live-award-at-iowa-state-fair/) _2026-08-20 · r maharry · Times Republican_ DES MOINES — As thousands of people descended upon the Iowa State Fairgrounds last Saturday to try various fried foods, take in the entertainment or just simply people watch, Bawnmore Farms of rural Chelsea — owned and operated by Joe and Francine Behounek — were recognized on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage with a \[…\] ## [DAILY RECORD](https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/daily-record/2026/08/daily-record-70/) _2026-08-20 · Kathy Beane · Times Republican_ Marshall County Courthouse Court Aug. 19 • Charleen Nicole Breckenridge made an initial appearance on two counts of a failure to appear for a pre-trial conference before a jury trial charge. The pre-trial conference is rescheduled for 9 a.m. on Sept. 4 with the jury trial rescheduled for 9 a.m. on Sept. 17. Bond is \[…\] ## [Dallas Clark picked for Mackey Award committee](https://www.timesrepublican.com/sports/local-sports/2026/08/dallas-clark-picked-for-mackey-award-committee/) _2026-08-20 · Ross Thede · Times Republican_ IOWA CITY — University of Iowa consensus All-American Dallas Clark has been named to the 12-member committee for the John Mackey Award to select college football’s most outstanding tight end. The award’s selection process will be led by a committee whose collective experience spans generations, positions and levels of the game. The 12-person committee will \[…\] ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VWV5UO0z6mCX) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Bird for Iowa Campaign Launches first Television Ad “Radical” Highlighting Willems’ Radical Stances](https://theiowastandard.com/bird-for-iowa-campaign-launches-first-television-ad-radical-highlighting-willems-radical-stances/) _2026-08-19 · Press Release · The Iowa Standard_ Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird is out with her first television ad of the general election, highlighting her opponent’s radical liberal record. The ad is currently running on statewide TV as well as digital channels. Watch the ad here. “Whether it’s taking on violent and dangerous criminals, protecting children from predators online, or supporting our law \[…\] ## [Grassley Recognized as Most Bipartisan Senate Republican](https://theiowastandard.com/grassley-recognized-as-most-bipartisan-senate-republican/) _2026-08-19 · Press Release · The Iowa Standard_ U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is the most bipartisan Republican in the U.S. Senate, according to an independent study by the nonpartisan project Bridge Grades. Grassley earned a score of 96.9 out of 100 in the report, ranking fourth overall among all 100 senators. “At my annual 99 county meetings, Iowans ask me why Democrats and Republicans can’t get \[…\] ## [SEN. ALONS: Republicans should never be afraid to stand for private property rights](https://theiowastandard.com/sen-alons-republicans-should-never-be-afraid-to-stand-for-private-property-rights/) _2026-08-19 · Kevin Alons · The Iowa Standard_ In 2016, Iowans had enough. At the federal level, voters rejected the status quo and helped send Donald Trump to the White House for his first term. He ushered in a presidency that would reshape American conservatism and redefine our nation’s role in the world. Here at home, Iowans were also tired of seeing Republican \[…\] ## [How Iowa’s Farm Economy Can Find More Certainty](https://theiowastandard.com/how-iowas-farm-economy-can-find-more-certainty/) _2026-08-19 · Larry Sailer · The Iowa Standard_ Iowa’s agricultural industry is in a multi-year slump that has slowed demand for agricultural goods and, as a consequence, forced thousands of people who manufacture ag equipment out of work. In times like these, seeing a few years down the road is a real advantage for companies and their employees searching for steady ground. The numbers tell \[…\] ## [SEN. GRASSLEY: Socialism Doesn’t Work](https://theiowastandard.com/sen-grassley-socialism-doesnt-work/) _2026-08-18 · Charles Grassley · The Iowa Standard_ Two hundred and fifty years ago, America was founded on the revolutionary idea that individuals are endowed with inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Americans are called to uphold this sacred inheritance to ensure our founding principles are carried from one generation to the next. That includes economic freedom fueled with incentives and opportunity to climb… ## [U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Zach Nunn for Reelection](https://theiowastandard.com/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-zach-nunn-for-reelection/) _2026-08-18 · Press Release · The Iowa Standard_ The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest business federation in the country and the leading voice for American employers and small businesses, today endorsed combat aviator and U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) for reelection, citing his record of delivering for Iowa’s workers, families, and small businesses. “We delivered the largest working-class tax cut in history \[…\] ## [ANDREWS: Iowa’s Farm Economy Is Struggling. Des Moines Shows a Way Forward](https://theiowastandard.com/andrews-iowas-farm-economy-is-struggling-des-moines-shows-a-way-forward/) _2026-08-18 · Eddie Andrews · The Iowa Standard_ Iowa’s latest crop report is good news for farmers: 80 percent of the state’s corn and 78 percent of its soybeans are rated good to excellent this year. But Iowa’s agricultural sector remains in the middle of a difficult multi-year downturn, and many farm-dependent communities are still feeling it. Greater Des Moines offers a model for how to \[…\] ## [WHITE HOUSE: USS Lincoln – Performance For the Ages](https://theiowastandard.com/white-house-uss-lincoln-performance-for-the-ages/) _2026-08-17 · Press Release · The Iowa Standard_ In a powerful op-ed, U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper shares a firsthand account from his visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln. Adm. Cooper describes a crew of extraordinary American sailors whose unwavering dedication to their country, their mission, and each other continues to define one of the most intense and consequential deployments in modern naval \[…\] ## [Bird Announces Major Grant Award in Fight Against Medicaid Fraud](https://theiowastandard.com/bird-announces-major-grant-award-in-fight-against-medicaid-fraud/) _2026-08-17 · Press Release · The Iowa Standard_ Attorney General Brenna Bird announced her office has been awarded an almost $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to work together to aggressively target fraud and major financial crimes. This grant will allow the Iowa Attorney General’s Office to hire and assign a total of five qualified prosecutors. These new prosecutors \[…\] ## [Independent Bushaw joins GOP opponent Mitchell, calls for early debates to include all candidates – Will Democrat James accept?](https://theiowastandard.com/independent-bushaw-joins-gop-opponent-mitchell-calls-for-early-debates-to-include-all-candidates-will-democrat-james-accept/) _2026-08-17 · Press Release · The Iowa Standard_ On Monday, Dave Bushaw, the Independent candidate for the United States Congress running in Iowa’s 2nd District, agreed to common-ground debate proposals introduced earlier this month by his Republican opponent, Joe Mitchell. Bushaw joins Mitchell in calling for multiple congressional debates to be scheduled before early voting starts, and that all four candidates (including Libertarian \[…\]