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Bundle up! We're starting the day with frigid temperatures, and some snow chances could arrive in the coming days.

Wapello County dog rescued from ice First responders in Wapello County jumped into action Tuesday after a dog fell through a partially frozen pond.

Wapello County dog rescued from ice

No. 10 Iowa State breaks program scoring record in 132-68 win over Alcorn State Iowa State shot 70.8% from the field and 73.3% on 3s, the best marks in coach T.J. Otzelberger's five seasons. The team's 22 3-pointers were another program record.

No. 10 Iowa State breaks program scoring record in 132-68 win over Alcorn State

Central Iowa Shelter and Services seeing surge amid winter weather Through partnerships with the city and county, the building can hold up to 275 people. As of Tuesday night, 203 people were staying there.

Central Iowa Shelter and Services seeing surge amid winter weather

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Iowa State put on a show tonight against Alcorn State! Story: https://t.ly/_tQGH 

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell compares WR recruit Jeffrey Roberts to former Cyclones star Jaylin Noel. #signingday

Meet the recruits committed to Iowa State football in the class of 2026: https://t.ly/52DUt 

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz talks about how they evaluate recruits. #signingday

Meet the recruits committed to Iowa football in the class of 2026: https://t.ly/tM-0h 

Hear from Waukee senior Evan Jacobson, who's officially an Aggie after signing with Texas A&M. Jacobson plans to play both football and basketball in College Station, Texas.

Sen. Chuck Grassley compares Trump strikes on Venezuela boats to Obama strikes in Libya Grassley held a call with reporters Wednesday afternoon, during which he responded to a question about the U.S. military firing on alleged drug cartel boats off the Venezuelan coast.

Grassley held a call with reporters Wednesday afternoon, during which he responded to a question about the U.S. military firing on alleged drug cartel boats off the Venezuelan coast.

Sen. Chuck Grassley compares Trump strikes on Venezuela boats to Obama strikes in Libya Grassley held a call with reporters Wednesday afternoon, during which he responded to a question about the U.S. military firing on alleged drug cartel boats off the Venezuelan coast.

Sen. Chuck Grassley compares Trump strikes on Venezuela boats to Obama strikes in Libya

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A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, drank scotch and whisky, passed out in a bathroom and was later released back to the wild. Story: https://t.ly/60xng 

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The injured female bald eagle was taken to the Saving Our Avian Resources (SOAR) facility for further evaluation and treatment for possible internal injuries. Story: https://t.ly/sTtm0 

Jasper County Sheriff's deputies rescue injured bald eagle Jasper County deputies and Iowa Bird Rehabilitation staff rescued a bald eagle found injured on a road, taking it to a facility for treatment.

Jasper County deputies and Iowa Bird Rehabilitation staff rescued a bald eagle found injured on a road, taking it to a facility for treatment.

Iowa high school wrestler charged with sex abuse Kaiden Parker, a high school wrestler from Oskaloosa, faces felony sexual abuse charges after allegedly forcing a woman into sexual intercourse in March.

Kaiden Parker, a high school wrestler from Oskaloosa, faces felony sexual abuse charges after allegedly forcing a woman into sexual intercourse in March.

Temperatures will drop well below zero overnight, leading some schools to delay classes Thursday morning. Latest: https://t.ly/I-cjE 

Iowa weather: Schools delay classes due to frigid Thursday temps Des Moines Public Schools will have a two-hour delay Thursday morning due to the subzero temperatures.

Des Moines Public Schools will have a two-hour delay Thursday morning due to the subzero temperatures. More: https://t.ly/I-cjE 

Iowa Board of Regents appoints new president The board unanimously elected Robert Cramer to serve in the role succeeding Sherry Bates, who is resigning after more than a decade.

Iowa Board of Regents appoints new president

Iowa weather: Bone-chilling cold moves in tonight Temperatures will be dropping through the day. How low the wind chills will drop in your Storm Team 8 forecast.

Iowa weather: Record-breaking cold expected tomorrow

Iowa judge Adria Kester pleads guilty to OWI An Iowa judge pleaded guilty and was sentenced Tuesday following an arrest last month for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Iowa judge Adria Kester pleads guilty to OWI

Des Moines police ask for help finding man wanted for sexual abuse of a child Des Moines police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for sexual abuse of a child.

Des Moines police ask for help finding man wanted for sexual abuse of a child

Two hurt in Mahaska County house explosion Multiple departments responded to the rural home Sunday afternoon.

Two hurt in Mahaska County house explosion

DMPS high schooler stars in HBO's new hit horror show DMPS student Miles Ekhardt talks about his role in HBO’s "IT: Welcome to Derry," overcoming an actors’ strike and filming challenges to portray Pennywise.

DMPS high schooler stars in HBO's new hit horror show

No. 7 Michigan State beats Iowa 71-52 to open defense of Big Ten title Iowa's Bennett Stirtz, who entered averaging nearly 19 points per game, was held to four points in the first half and finished with 14 on 4 of 10 shooting.

No. 7 Michigan State beats Iowa 71-52 to open defense of Big Ten title

What to know before subzero temps hit: Furnace tips and warming resources With another blast of Arctic air expected later this week, Polk County emergency officials and local HVAC crews are urging residents to prepare now for the dangerous cold.

What to know before subzero temps hit: Furnace tips and warming resources

Iowa gymnasts file lawsuits over alleged abuse at West Des Moines gym Two former students of Chow Gymnastics in West Des Moines have filed civil lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by a former coach, Sean Gardner, and accusing oversight bodies of failing to protect them.

Two former students of Chow Gymnastics in West Des Moines have filed civil lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by a former coach, Sean Gardner, and accusing oversight bodies of failing to protect them.

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Iowa State University will seek approval from the Iowa Board of Regents Wednesday of its building plans for the CyTown development. Story: https://t.ly/9ROiE 

Wells Fargo announces another round of layoffs in West Des Moines Fourteen Wells Fargo employees in West Des Moines will be laid off Jan. 23, according to Iowa WARN.

At least three rounds of layoffs are expected by late January, with over 100 people losing their jobs.

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Iowa has had nine detections of the H5N1 strain of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has impacted more than 184 million commercial and backyard birds since February 2022. Story: https://t.ly/ThMWp 

Bird flu detected in Hamilton County commercial turkey flock A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a commercial turkey flock of about 18,000 birds in Hamilton County.

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a commercial turkey flock of about 18,000 birds in Hamilton County.

'Hams for the Holidays' returns with Des Moines giveaway on Wednesday Hy-Vee and local first responders will distribute 300 free hams at the Iowa State Fairgrounds as part of a larger initiative to support families facing food insecurity.

'Hams for the Holidays' returns with Des Moines giveaway on Wednesday