Ashley Okland Murder

This right here. My wife was friends with Ashley. From what I’ve heard the State doesn’t have much. What they are gonna show, though, is that Kristin hated Ashley and she changed her story about that day multiple times. That might not be enough to get a conviction, but it might convince enough of the public that she did it to still make the trial worthwhile. They are convinced she did it. Physical evidence isn’t there, though, from the way it sounds. That isn’t going to change so just put the facts out there regardless.
This trial has no business happening in central Iowa.

Ashley Okland Murder

Sadly I think you are right. I know it’s not a popular opinion but at least this case can be tried so everyone at least knows the real deal. If if reasonable doubt gets her off, people can at least form their opinions, the family can know deep down they know who the killer was or wasn’t.
It really all comes down to them being able to put her at the crime scene at virtually the same time the murder was committed. As a juror id like to think im not putting someway away for life based on circumstances evidence alone.

Cedar Ridge distillery moving into Americana



I have a DM Reg sub:

...The 6,300‑square‑foot corner at 1312 Locust St. has been quiet since Americana closed last year, leaving a noticeable gap across from the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Cedar Ridge sees that vacancy as an opportunity to anchor the district’s next chapter. With support from a $160,000 forgivable loan from the city — tied to a minimum $1.325 million private investment — the distillery plans to re‑energize the historic Chamberlain Building with a concept that mirrors the experience that draws thousands to Swisher each year...

Jack Kohnen committed to Iowa State!!!

Iowa State Commit Proves Milan Momcilovic Comparisons in Peach Jam Breakout​


This is a big deal for the Cyclones. Many people of the Iowa State community looked at Kohnen as a potential future Milan Momcilovic replacement. While his shooting was great, he hadn’t really proven it on the big stages during EYBL. Now, there is no doubt that he is quite the shooter from long range.


Ashley Okland Murder

This right here. My wife was friends with Ashley. From what I’ve heard the State doesn’t have much. What they are gonna show, though, is that Kristin hated Ashley and she changed her story about that day multiple times. That might not be enough to get a conviction, but it might convince enough of the public that she did it to still make the trial worthwhile. They are convinced she did it. Physical evidence isn’t there, though, from the way it sounds. That isn’t going to change so just put the facts out there regardless.
Do we know why Kristin hated Ashley?

Thinking about moving out of Iowa

My family moved from DSM to Columbus, OH last year and it has been a very positive change for all of us. Give Columbus a look - the cost of living is very comparable to Des Moines.
I lived in Columbus after graduating, 1995-1998. Was surprised at the size of Columbus. I'd never been there and thought it was another typical B1G college town, didn't know at the time it had >1 million. Lived in German Village and worked in the Short North. Crime was still an issue then on the tOSU campus along High St. but it sounds like they've cleaned that up. The obsession with tOSU athletics was something else, but a fun couple of years. Went down to Yellow Springs several times, cool little town and the state park down there is beautiful.

2026 crop year

Visited with a friends' son who is a chem rep (and ISU grad) who has done extensive research and plan on using the middle tier Deere program on their farm. He has a client that has used it for three years with zero complaints. The program they have been using skips the residual pass and incorporate it into the see and spray application for a one pass program prior to row closing. Using averages he anticipates the upgrade will pay for itself in two years (2400 acres?) He also said there is documented yield data that shows a yield increase due to the fact that the crop has to assimilate less chemical which may set the crop back to a degree. His complaint with the two tank system was that it doubled your sprayer fill intervals because of tank size options offered (50/50?)
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