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Polk County organization says homelessness hitting record high in 2024
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Approximately 715 people experienced homelessness in the Des Moines metro on Jan. 25, 2024, according to Polk County’s homeless services planning organization, Homeward. The organization's 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, which was conducted by outreach staff and volunteers through a series of conversational surveys, tallies...
Police say teenage resident made threats to staffer prior to deadly assault
JOHNSTON, Iowa (KCCI) -- Police say the 15-year-old resident of a Johnston, Iowa, juvenile treatment center charged in connection to a staffer's death made threats to the staffer in the days prior and on the day of the assault. Jovahn Mathis, 15, faces second-degree murder charges after the deadly assault...
Iowa support group uses culture to connect moms and caretakers
DES MOINES, Iowa — There's a unique support group for moms and caretakers in Des Moines. Besides parenting, they're connected by culture, and they're opening up in what's called a wisdom circle: the space is meant to be simple. It was created by Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in...
Agenda items only: Johnston school board could limit public comment with new policy change
The Johnston Community School District Board of Education is considering a policy that would limit what the public can talk about at school board meetings. School boards are not required to set aside time during their meetings for members of the public to speak their minds, but they commonly do. On the table is a policy change that would limit speakers at Johnston school board meetings to topics that are listed on the meeting's agenda.
How three Ames girls navigated a busy Friday afternoon at the state track and field meet
DES MOINES — Angelica Attinger, Sophia Hatcher and Edyn Cowles had a lot on their plates Friday evening at the Iowa high school state track and field meet in Des Moines. The three Ames girls had to do the 4x200-meter relay, plus an individual event in quick succession. ...
What's new on the Kum & Go menu? Smoked meats, burritos and sweet treats
Last August, Salt Lake City-based Maverik completed it acquisition of Des Moines-based Kum & Go with its approximately 400 locations across 11 Midwestern states. Now Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop introduces new menu items to its convenience stores, melding the best of both menus. Maverik just brought pork...
Music bringing people together at Greenbelt Music Festival
CLIVE, Iowa — It may not be summer yet, but it sure felt like it at the Greenbelt Music Festival on Saturday. The festival, which just marked its second year, serves as an unofficial start to a summer, leading the way for numerous other festivals and events still to come.
Strong Storms Forecast Early Next Week
(Des Moines) The pleasant springtime weather won’t last long. The National Weather Service in Des Moines says periodic rounds of storms are likely early next week. Cory Martin is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines. The timing and extent of the severe weather threats are uncertain. He says details should become clearer in the coming days.
Meet Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante, who is running for reelection
Dallas County Sheriff Adam M. Infante is running unopposed in the Republican primary for another term in office. To help voters, the Des Moines Register sent questions to all federal, Des Moines area legislative and local candidates running for political office this year. Their answers have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Benji is 100lbs of cuddles! The School's Out Adoption Event is happening now at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Paid Content
Benji last weighed in at an impressive 99.8lbs, but with all the treats she received from the Iowa Live team, we just might have helped her reach a solid 100lbs! Don't be intimidated by her size, Benji is a gentle giant. She does her best not to pull on the leash, and knows jumping on someone is out of bounds. Instead, Benji will stick by your side and lean in close. Her favorite activity by far is cuddling up with her humans.
More records fall in final day of state track
Des Moines, IA- Saturday Attendance: 9,786 (2nd largest Saturday crowd) Friday Attendance: 16,033 (2nd largest one-day crowd) Thursday Attendance: 13,718 THREE-DAY TOTAL: 39,537 (2nd largest three-day attendance) Boys Class 1A scoring Lisbon 76 Woodbine 49 Wapsie Valley, Fairbank 47 Lenox 38 Mount Ayr 38 Madrid 33 ACGC 24 George-Little Rock 24 Bellevue 24 Sibley-Ocheyedan 23 […]
Des Moines Christian's Caleb Ten Pas claims elusive individual title Iowa state track meet
Des Moines Christian sophomore Caleb Ten Pas remembers every time he has finished second. As a freshman, he took second at the state cross country meet. The following season, he came down with a cold and took second once again. In track and field last season, his 4x800-relay team took silver, while also...
HomeWi$e: Is it a buyer’s, seller’s, or balanced market?
DES MOINES, Iowa — On this week’s episode of HomeWi$e WHO 13’s Amanda Krenz was joined by mortgage expert Tyler Osby to talk about whether it’s a buyer’s, seller’s, or balanced market right now, and how that’s determined.
Gas Prices Lower This Week
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell four cents to an average of $3.24 across Iowa. This is nine cents lower than one year ago. The national average gas price on Wednesday was $3.61, down three cents from last week’s price. Retail diesel prices...
Proposed conversion of Two Ruan Center considered for financial aid
A project to convert Two Ruan Center to market-rate apartments would receive up to $5.57 million in financial aid from the city of Des Moines, under preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement the City Council is expected to consider Monday. Last fall, Ruan Inc. announced it was forming...
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