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🚙 George Flagg Parkway reopened after being closed for less than 24 hours because of minor flooding. (City of Des Moines) 🐶 Eight Iowa dog breeders, including one in Ackworth, were cited for federal regulatory violations in the first quarter of this year. (Iowa Capital Dispatch) 🤰 Iowa...
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 21 in Marion, Warren counties
Republican state Rep. Brooke Boden faces a challenge from Democrat Spencer Waugh for a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives. The two candidates are facing off in the race for House District 21, which covers parts of Warren and Marion counties, including Indianola, Sandyville, Milo, Lacona and Knoxville. To...
World Food Prize goes to 2 who helped protect vital seeds in an Arctic Circle vault
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two men who were instrumental in the “craziest idea anyone ever had” of creating a global seed vault designed to safeguard the world’s agricultural diversity will be honored as the 2024 World Food Prize laureates, officials announced Thursday in Washington. Cary...
Des Moines Con is almost here. Here's how to get tickets for a limited-time price.
Des Moines Con is returning this month and is almost ready to celebrate comics, TV, film, cosplay and all things nerdy. The convention will begin on Friday, May 31 at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center. The exhibit hall will be open from 1 until 8 p.m. on Friday,...
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend include Fiber Festival of Perry, garage sales
Enjoy an after-hours shopping experience at Perry Businesses on Friday, May 10. Shop warm-weather apparel, décor, gifts and more while sipping complimentary refreshments at each location! Refreshments and in-store offerings vary per location. Participating businesses include Backward's Boutique, Ben's Five and Dime, Betsy Peterson Designs, Blonde Sisters Boutique, Mary Rose Collective, Perry Flowers by Donna Jean and Susie's Shop. Find more information on the Perry Chamber's Facebook page.
Iowa mom shares story of losing son in motorcycle crash in hope it saves another
DES MOINES, Iowa — “As a parent you never think this will happen to you and when it does, you know, it makes you pause and you want to do anything you can to prevent it from happening to someone else,” said Traci McBee. Traci lost her son in the fall of 2022 after a […]
Owl rescue earns Iowa officers 'Compassionate Police' award from PETA
Pleasant Hill Police Department in Iowa got awarded after its heroic rescue of an owl, named Hooter. What a hoot! PETA awards Iowa officers for owl rescue after a tornado. Pleasant Hill Police Department officers are having a hoot after receiving recognition from PETA for an owl rescue last month.
Recent flooding no match for Lauridsen Amphitheater
DES MOINES, Iowa — The reminder is a bit overdue, but it still applies. “It’s spring and summer in Iowa,” says Water Works Park Events Manager Tom Zmolek. “We’re gonna have weather and we’re gonna have water.” Even at a placed called Water Works Park, it’s been a while since we’ve seen this much water. […]
Minor river flooding closing some Des Moines streets, parks
After Iowa received more rain and severe weather Monday night, the National Weather Service Des Moines issued flood warnings in the metro area. Flood Warning issued for rivers in Iowa NWS Des Moines issued flood warnings for the following locations in effect Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon: ...
Des Moines Police make arrest in fatal April motorcycle crash
A Des Moines man is behind bars after police say drag racing was a factor in a fatal April motorcycle crash. 33-year old Ryan Leroy Gile was arrested on Monday, and is now facing several charges in the death of 41-year old Mitchell Ohland. Police say evidence shows the two...
1 in 5 Iowa kids struggle with mental health. Local organizations are trying to help
DES MOINES, Iowa — Some signs of mental health issues are obvious, but others may be hidden beneath the service. Spotting mental health symptoms in children can be even more difficult, as guardians have to navigate what may be growing pains or more serious issues, like depression or anxiety.
City of Des Moines to reimburse homeowners for installation of sump pumps
DES MOINES, Iowa — As the weather gets wetter here in Iowa, so comes the risk for flooding. One metro business is helping homeowners keep water out of their basements. Rhiner Wayne Plumbing in Des Moines is working to help people install sump pumps. Owner Debbie Rhiner says it's especially important to have a pump with the recent rainfall.
UnityPoint nurse surprised with DAISY Award during National Nurses Week
DES MOINES, Iowa — To celebrate National Nurses Week, UnityPoint Health in Des Moines is honoring their healthcare heroes all week long, including an Oncology nurse who has made an immense impact in the department. Hannah Thompson was honored in a surprise ceremony Wednesday afternoon with the DAISY Award...
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