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Des Moines' Strasser Woods, a deteriorating forest preserve, to get 750 new trees
Around two dozen volunteers spent Earth Day with shovels in hand planting trees to restore a deteriorating forest preserve on the east side of Des Moines. After being left to grow unchecked for years, Polk County Conservation officials are working to transform a portion of the 40-acre Strasser Woods State Preserve this spring by removing invasive species and replacing them with hundreds of native trees.
Work Release Escape of Anthony Smith
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Safety is seeking information about Anthony Herbert Smith’s whereabouts. Smith failed to report back to the Fort Des Moines Men’s Reentry Center as required on Tuesday. Smith is convicted of Robbery-2nd Degree, Theft-1st Degree, and Unauthorized Use of Credit Cards in...
Ankeny Police Department Trying to Identify Theft Suspects
(Ankeny, IA) -- The Ankeny Police Department is looking for the public's help identifying three suspects suspected to have been part of a theft at a local retailer. Police say about $1,700 dollars was taken during the theft. Any one who can help identify these individuals or provide any information is asked to contact Officer Schmeiser at lschmeiser@ankenyiowa.gov and reference case 24-004579. The suspects were reportedly seen driving a grey 4-door sedan.
New sensory wall unveiled at Raccoon River Park's inclusive playground
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A sensory wall was unveiled to the public Tuesday afternoon as the newest addition to Raccoon River Park's inclusive playground. The city of West Des Moines said the space is now complete. The project was commissioned by the city of West Des Moines. The...
UI requests approval to lease medical facility in Urbandale
The University of Iowa requested approval from the Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday for an acquisition to grow UI Health Care’s system and a property sale. The regents approved the UI’s request to lease a 24,450-square-foot medical office building with Urbandale Medical LLC located at 2901 86th St. in Urbandale, Iowa.
Woodward-Granger girls golf dominates last home meet, track teams back in action
It was a light week of work for Woodward-Granger this week. (Note: Events covered April 16-22) After a tied match and a second-place finish last week, the Hawks’ stock went back up this week with a pair of team wins. Playing their last event on at the Woodward Golf...
More rain for the Drake Relays? What the data shows about the event's crappy weather curse
Everyone knows the old saying: April showers bring Drake Relays. Accurate or not, the Drake Relays — the annual track and field meet that attracts high school, college and professional athletes to compete on Drake University’s Blue Oval — have developed a reputation for hosting bad weather.
Perry High School Mock Trial team earns honors at 2024 regional contest
The Perry High School Mock Trial team participated in the 2024 Iowa State Bar Association Mock Trial CentralRegional Contest in Ames. Seth Borgeson: Witness (All-Regional) Mylah Meis: Attorney (All-Regional) Kaylee Wuebker: Attorney (Honorable Mention) Quin Mahler-Moreno: Attorney (Honorable Mention) Senior Team Captains. Kaylee Wuebker: Attorney. Sophia McDevitt: Attorney/Witness.
Perry girls golf wins three in a row, boys soccer extends streak
This week was all about adding wins on top of wins for Perry. (Note: Events covered April 16-23) With three meets in the week, Perry booked three team wins (all at home) and hit a new-best score of 2024. Hosting their first meet of the year on April 18, Perry...
Ankeny man arrested for child endangerment after 1-year-old found with cocaine
ANKENY, Iowa — An Ankeny man is facing charges after a 1-year-old boy tested positive for cocaine. Investigators say the boy's mother noticed a bag with a white substance in his mouth and confronted Jivonte Johnson, who is accused of bringing the cocaine to the residence. Court documents say...
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