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Speed Cameras In Iowa Now Offline Due To New Law
(Iowa) Speed cameras are now offline due to a new law restricting speed cameras in Iowa. The new law was signed by Governor Kim Reynolds last month. Cameras in downtown Des Moines and the freeway have been inactive since May 17. The bill requires cities and counties to apply for...
Water Lantern Festival will bring twinkling, floating lights to Des Moines. Here's when.
You and your loved ones can experience a display of floating lights in Des Moines come July. The Water Lantern Festival, a USA TODAY 10Best award-winner, transforms cities across the country with a viewing of lanterns designed by attendees that will be launched onto a body of water. Here’s how...
Metro is almost fully clear of storm debris thanks to Public Works crews
ANKENY, Iowa — Storm cleanup efforts in the metro are close to being fully complete thanks to hard work from public works crews. Johnston’s Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments are still in the process of clearing the streets after two tornadoes rolled through just three days apart. Public Work’s Director Matt Griner said […]
Grieving pet owners in Greenfield to receive free pet cremations from Des Moines funeral home
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hamilton's Funeral Home in Des Moines is offering free pet cremation services to Greenfield pet owners who lost their pets in the deadly EF-4 tornado that swept through the city three weeks ago. The funeral home said it wanted to offer its services for free,...
Meet new leader of 6th Avenue Corridor
As a child, Jasmine Brooks’ playthings frequently included scrap pieces of lumber, nails, tape measures, hammers and other things used by her father to build or renovate houses. The scrap lumber was used to make small houses or toys, including an airplane her brother built for her. “Growing up,...
Two homes a total loss after early Monday morning fire in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Two trailers were destroyed after a fire broke out at a mobile home park in Polk County early Monday morning. At around 1:32 a.m. the Saylor Township Fire Department was called to the Kings Mobile Home Park in the 800 block of NE Broadway Avenue for a report of a trailer […]
New park and playground proposed for Sherman Hill
DES MOINES, Iowa — One of Des Moines' oldest neighborhoods has plans to build a new park and playground. It will be located on Pleasant Street, just a block west of Hoyt Sherman Place. “It is a dream come true,” said Angel Meyers, a Sherman Hill resident. Meyers...
From the archives: The history of Union Park's beloved Rocket Slide
DES MOINES, Iowa — Union Park's Rocket Slide is one of Des Moines' most historic landmarks. The playground's official name is Astro City and it was designed and built in 1971 by Miracle Recreation for $6,200. In 1992, the company sent a letter to the city recommending it be...
Sherman Hill could get a park after 30 years
A new Sherman Hill park could open next year as part of a capital campaign launched by the neighborhood association.Why it matters: It's been 30 years since the neighborhood lost its only park.Flashback: In 1995, Chamberlain Park's longtime location at 19th Street and Ingersoll Avenue was sold for $500,000 for businesses to develop, in a decision that divided the Des Moines City Council.At the time, the park was rundown. The Sherman Hill Association supported the move because much of the proceeds went to neighborhood improvements.The city then relocated Chamberlain to its current location at 22nd Street and Woodland Avenue —...
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Art Week, Juneteenth celebration and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — Whether you're celebrating Father's Day, Juneteenth or Pride, there's an event for every occasion this weekend. Local 5 rounded up five events taking place around the metro to help you make the most of any celebration. Have an event you want featured in Local 5's...
Calling all Des Moines artists: Submit your artwork to appear on local trails
Des Moines local artists and residents have a unique opportunity to showcase their work in the 2024 Trail Art Corridor Contest. The Des Moines Parks and Recreation said in a news release the aim of the initiative is to expand the existing art corridor, which began in 2022 along several trails. The art is displayed on 11 sign panels that when viewed from the perspective of a walker or biker on the trail, form a single piece.
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