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Farmer Wants a Wife's Emerson Sears talks about hometown visit ahead of next episode
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Emerson Sears, who's on the show Farmer Wants a Wife, joined Iowa's News Now to talk about one of the farmers traveling to Elkhart, Iowa to meet her family. She also talks about how she got the idea to join the show...
Pleasant Hill issues proclamation to help residents more easily rebuild after EF2 tornado
The mayor of Pleasant Hill has signed an emergency proclamation that will make rebuilding homes easier for residents impacted by the April 26 tornado, the city announced in a Wednesday news release. Mayor Sara Kurovski's emergency proclamation waives building permit fees for fences and accessory structures, such as a detached...
Des Moines' Armory could become a performing arts center
Argonne Armory could become the headquarters for DSM Performing Arts' education and community youth programs under a $15 million idea before the City Council on Monday.Why it matters: Municipal offices will soon vacate the site, leaving the future of the historic building uncertain.The performing arts project would contribute to the East Village's vibrancy, deputy city manager Matt Anderson tells Axios.Catch up quick: Des Moines is consolidating most city offices to the former Nationwide building at 1200 Locust St.Offices in the Armory and City Hall will close by 2026.Driving the news: DSM developer Jake Christensen recently approached the city with the...
Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market opens May 4: Here's everything you need to know
DES MOINES, Iowa — Spring is here in Iowa, which means we're counting down the days until the Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market. Beginning on May 4, more than 300 vendors from across the state will flock to the market to sell locally-grown produce, handmade art, baked goods and more.
Take a look: Viewers share photos of hail from Tuesday’s storms
DES MOINES, Iowa — The state saw several severe thunderstorms roll through Tuesday evening. Viewers sent in photos of the hail they received in their area. You can share your photos and videos by sending them to photolink@who13.com. Please include a description like where the photo was taken and the size of the hail.
Family describes 'total chaos' of seeking shelter during Friday tornado
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — As Local 5 first shared Monday, a Pleasant Hill family offered shelter to our news crew Friday night when the tornado sirens sounded and they had nowhere to go for safety. “My ears were getting really full and they’re popping and my 14-year-old and him...
Wallace Centers of Iowa's new chef serves 5-course meal worth your money
This week I attended the first scheduled five-course tasting dinner series introducing Saralyn Smith, the Wallace Centers of Iowa's new chef. Why it matters: The farm-to-table meal was elegant, delicious and at a price ($75) that is more affordable than some other fine dining experiences in the metro like Oak Park or Ruth's Chris Steak House.
Potential buyer eyeing former Spaghetti Works site
A new business could open in the former Spaghetti Works building on Court Avenue later this summer, the president of the Omaha, Neb.-based restaurant company said. Shelly Stokes said Spaghetti Works is selling the space and has a potential buyer who has submitted a contract and is doing their due diligence. She would not identify who the potential buyer is.
Tree removals, roofing repairs first priority with new storms rolling in
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Only four days after the EF 1 tornado touched down late Friday night in Pleasant Hill, and workers are working overtime to clean up debris. “We’re working overtime, all the hours, dark to dark,” said Cody Wonderlich, co-owner of Big Enough Tree Service. “We go home and start messaging clients, who’s […]
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