Sports
WACO Wrestler Falls Short in State Finals Again
Ian Maize loses to same opponent for second straight year
Mid-Prairie Girls Basketball Falls Short of State Tournament
Top-ranked Mount Vernon Mustangs end Golden Hawks' season in Regional Final
Panorama Wrestler Earns 6th Place at State Tournament
Blake Schwartz finishes strong in 165-pound weight class
Economics
Fuel Prices Decline Across Iowa as Oil Costs Drop
Gas and diesel prices fall amid lower global crude oil benchmarks
Iowa Gas Prices Rise Slightly as Crude Oil Climbs
Diesel and heating fuel prices also see increases in the state this week.
Iowa Fuel Prices Edge Higher in Latest Report
Gas and diesel costs rise slightly, while natural gas prices decline
Weather
Advisories Issued for Snow, Wind, Fire Danger in Iowa
Weather warnings in effect across the state through the weekend
Fire Weather Watch Issued in Central Iowa Wednesday
Dangerous conditions could lead to rapid fire spread
Iowa Under Fire Weather Watch as Winds, Dry Air Raise Wildfire Risk
National Weather Service warns of dangerous fire conditions on Wednesday across much of the state.
Lifestyle
Metro Waste Authority Collects 10,000 Pounds of Batteries Through Community Drop-Offs
The milestone underscores the community's commitment to safe disposal and the importance of convenient recycling options.
Iowa Senate Approves 2% Funding Boost for Public Schools
Compromise plan aims to provide funding certainty, but Democrats argue increase is insufficient.
East High School Earns National Counseling Program Recognition
Des Moines school receives prestigious RAMP designation from American School Counselor Association
Health
Flower Deliveries Lift Spirits of Des Moines Cancer Patients
Local flower farm owner donates bouquets to brighten days of those battling cancer
Des Moines University Opens New Health Simulation Center
Free Open House Scheduled for March 5
Two Iowa Nursing Homes Added to Federal List of Worst Facilities
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center and Grundy Care Center cited for resident abuse and regulatory violations
