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Des Moines Christian moving to Little Hawkeye Conference
URBANDALE, Iowa — The Little Hawkeye Conference is expanding with the addition of Des Moines Christian. A news release from the school on Monday said it has accepted the invitation to join the LHC for athletics starting in the 2026-27 school year. It will become the conference's ninth member Scholastic Spotlight: Iowa students compete in national rocket competition 'A key factor in this decision was the clear vision the Little Hawkeye Conference has for the future — a vision that includes schools of different sizes working together under a divisional model,' said Jon Muller, Head of Student Activities at Des Moines Christian School. 'We are deeply grateful for the invitation and excited for the opportunities this move provides our student-athletes to compete and grow in a strong, values-driven environment.' The Des Moines Christian Lions are currently part of the West Central Activities Conference. The LHC has undergone some changes over the last few years with the departure of Grinnell. It has also extended invites to the conference to Van Meter, Prairie City-Monroe, Knoxville, and Urbandale — but they declined to join. Ames accepted, and Nevada has not shared whether a decision has been made. With the addition of Des Moines Christian next year, the Little Hawkeye Conference members will be: Dallas Center-Grimes Indianola Newton Norwalk Oskaloosa Pella Pella Christian Ames Des Moines Christian Des Moines Christian moving to Little Hawkeye Conference Sharing Greene County's history from dollhouse to farmhouse Scholastic Spotlight: Iowa students compete in national rocket competition Bond review hearing for Iowa mom accused of causing baby's skull fracture, denying medical care and food Forecast: Cool, breezy start, then heat Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-06-2025
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CELEBRATING 140 YEARS OF INNOVATION: JOHNSON CONTROLS REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO A SMARTER, MORE SUSTAINABLE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Region
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, safe, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is celebrating 140 years of achievements and industry-firsts. Since its founding in 1885, Johnson Controls has continuously improved the built environment, delivering the first automatic sprinkler and then the first room thermostat shortly thereafter. Today, Johnson Controls is serving customers throughout the building lifecycle with one of the largest portfolios of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and controls in the world, coupled with a world-class fire protection and smart security portfolio. The company is laser focused on enhancing and protecting essential buildings ranging from data centers to advanced manufacturing, education to hospitals to pharmaceutical labs, creating environments that improve society and help customers run mission-critical operations. Johnson Controls continues to innovate with our ever-growing portfolio of nearly 8,000 patents and billions of dollars invested in engineering, research, and development in recent years. While portions of the business have been around longer, with its Grinnell and York brands celebrating more than 150 years in existence, the company is united in its inventive spirit and end-to-end partnership with customers. From original engineering and design of equipment to installation, service and ultimately replacement and upgrade, the company is about trust and deep commitment to customers. 'As we mark Johnson Controls' 140th anniversary, this moment serves not only as a celebration of our global legacy, but also as a powerful reflection of our journey and growth in the Middle East & Africa (MEA). Over the years, we've proudly supported the region's transformation through cutting-edge building technologies, energy efficiency solutions, and smart city innovations that are helping realize the bold ambitions of national development strategies. Our presence in the region is more than a business footprint—it is a long-term commitment to empowering local talent, nurturing strategic partnerships, and co-creating solutions that enhance sustainability, resilience, and digital readiness across industries,' said Devrim Tekeli, vice president & general manager, MEA, Johnson Controls. 'As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission to accelerate technology-driven innovation, support decarbonization efforts, and contribute meaningfully to the future of smart infrastructure. Together with our customers, we are excited to shape the next phase of growth starting right here in the heart of one of the world's most dynamic and forward-thinking regions,' added Tekeli. Looking ahead, Johnson Controls has a more simplified portfolio serving customers over the lifecycle of a building. Combined with world-class service teams reaching more than four million customers anywhere and at any time, our customers are saving money, energy and time. The portfolio is further enabled by digital, integrating IoT and connecting equipment, harnessing award-winning AI and machine learning, and offering enhanced real-time analytics – making buildings smarter than ever before. Whether it's protecting from extreme weather conditions, mitigating rising energy prices, or developing the latest technology, Johnson Controls is a trusted partner with global expertise and local presence to serve customers now and in the future. To learn more about Johnson Controls' 140 years of innovation leadership and its history, visit
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Climate
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Goodland National Weather Service office exempt from hiring freeze
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — With Kansas in the middle of severe weather season, there has been a lot of concern over staffing cuts at the National Weather Service. Friday morning, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran said he has reassured the Goodland NWS office that it can hire more people. 'The Goodland NWS office is short-staffed and has been unable to fill vacant positions due to the hiring freeze, resulting in the office being closed overnight,' he said on social media. 'I spoke with NWS Director Ken Graham about the impact of these vacancies, and next month he plans to implement a temporary, rotating staff to keep the office open 24/7.' Earlier this year, the Trump administration mandated cuts and a hiring freeze that affected more than 1,000 jobs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Lawmakers in Washington said the layoffs included NWS meteorologists. National Weather Service staffing impacts Kansas KSN's Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman has noticed how the cuts have affected the Goodland office. 'The last couple of weeks, due to the staff shortage, they have not been updating certain products like they did, which is the result of the office being closed overnight,' she said. Despite the staff cuts, Teachman said the Goodland NWS did an incredible job on the tornado warnings the day of the Grinnell and Plevna tornadoes. 'Goodland, Dodge City and Wichita all did fabulous jobs of issuing timely and accurate warnings, even with all the staffing issues as seen here in Goodland,' Teachman said. 'We had no deaths and very few injuries. Considering the number of tornadoes and of EF-3 intensities that day, this was a job well done for Kansans under the 'Weather enterprise,' as I call it, including government, media, emergency management, and other safety support entities. This is a partnership built and grown together over decades.' Moran said the Goodland office can begin hiring meteorologists and weather forecasters. Rainfall amounts across Kansas 'While it will take time to re-open these job applications and hire the needed staff, this is a positive step in returning the Goodland NWS Office to 24/7 weather forecasting,' he said. Hundreds of people have responded to Moran's Facebook post. Many applaud the announcement, but others say that the cuts should never have happened and that all of NOAA's staff and funding should be fully restored. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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Community cleans up cemetery after tornado
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The town of Grinnell is still recovering from Sunday's EF-3 tornado, leaving it with major damage. People are working on cleaning up one of the spots hit hardest: A cemetery. The storm left debris littered across the cemetery and broke headstones. Over the past few days, dozens of volunteers have come together to clean up. KLETC breaks ground for two facilities, a move to modernize how officers are trained It's a group effort to help a community rocked by severe weather. 'When we were there Tuesday, probably about 50 to 75 people showed up out there,' said Megan Robl, executive director of Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas. 'I met people from Colby, Kansas, one woman from Denver, people who have family in the region or family members who are buried in the cemetery.' The week started off with plenty left to clean. Now, most of the debris is clear. 'Most headstones were knocked over or damaged,' said Gove County resident Amber called someone she knew who makes headstones, who ordered repair materials. That crew is going to help fix the headstones if help is still needed after Memorial there are already people getting to work.'I heard from somebody who is out there this afternoon that there were people literally on their hands and knees scrubbing those headstones, which really brings joy to my heart,' Robl plenty of help to be found. 'We're Gove County,' Hargitt said. 'We're a family.' The goal is to have the graveyard cleaned up in time for Memorial Day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-05-2025
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Grinnell residents overwhelmed by donations, share other ways to help
GRINNELL, Kan. (KSNW) – In the wake of the destruction, donations of all kinds, from food and water to clothes, have flooded into Grinnell after an EF-3 tornado passed through the town. While residents are grateful, physical donations are not always the best way to help. The Hometown Grocery Store has not been a grocery store since the tornado; it has been converted into a makeshift clothing bank. The generosity of people donating clothes, food and water has been overwhelming in both good and bad senses of the word. 'Homeowners are not ready yet … they're staying with people and they don't want to haul things into friends' homes or other family members' homes,' Hollie Tapley, the disaster response coordinator for Great Plains United Methodist, said. Melissa Shupe started the Grinnell clothing bank to help victims get back on their feet with more than the clothes on their backs. 'I had some the other day, just started bawling. They just couldn't believe I had so much stuff so fast,' she said. Recovery efforts underway in Grinnell, city sets up disaster relief fund But as outside generosity outpaced her ability to sort through it all, she is now quite literally buried in clothes. 'Truckloads of clothes I could have here in phone calls. I have so many people that want to bring, but I've got to put a stop somewhere for the moment,' Shupe said. Even the signs outside, telling people about a pause in donations, just so they can catch up. 'Donation management can overwhelm people in the midst of chaos, so we're here to help just get it organized,' Megan Robl, the executive director of Catholic Charities, said. And they are, with the help of outside organizations like Catholic Charities. 'At some point, our biggest need will be just the financial assistance to help those families not only in the next few days, but in the coming weeks and months of their recovery,' Robl said. It isn't that volunteers and victims aren't grateful for the help, it's just a matter of finding the best place to put it. Donating money or volunteering your time is the best way to help out. Volunteer organizers say over the next few days, volunteer workers will phase out in favor of heavy excavation equipment. Once large debris is cleared, volunteers will come back to help clean smaller trash. Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas Catholic Charities USA has provided a $25,000 grant, which will go directly toward helping the Grinnell community recover and rebuild. Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas suggests these ways to help: Make a financial donation by clicking here. The donations will help families meet specific challenges as they rebuild their lives. Donate items at the Catholic Charities offices in Hays, Salina and Manhattan. Items needed are: Work gloves & heavy-duty trash bags Flashlights & batteries Dust masks Storage tubs and boxes Cleaning supplies Laundry detergent, toilet paper & paper towels Furniture & household essentials Towels and hygiene items Visa, Walmart, or gas gift cards Volunteer by checking in at the Grinnell VFW. Victims can seek assistance from Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas by calling 785-625-2644, emailing communications@ or by clicking here and filling out a form. Gove County Community Foundation The foundation has created the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund to provide immediate help and long-term support for the tornado victims. Click here to donate. Grinnell VFW The Grinnell VFW is asking for monetary donations to help replace all of their destroyed grave markers. If you are willing to donate, you are asked to send your donation through the mail: Grinnell VFW Aux. #2864C/O Carol Rietcheck, Aux. President6658 W. Road 1505Grinnell, KS 67738Memo: 'Grave markers' For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
