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(Des Moines) -- Trevor Maeder is in Des Moines for the 2024 State Track & Field Championships. Check out all reports on this page. Your browser does not support the audio element. Day 1 -- 6:25 Report. Your browser does not support the audio element. Day 1 -- 5:15 Report.
Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald running unopposed for reelection
Longtime Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald is running for reelection. Fitzgerald, who has served in the position since January 2007, oversees five county departments including the elections office, according to Polk County's website. Fitzgerald is running unopposed. To help voters, the Des Moines Register sent questions to all federal, Des Moines area...
Making the perfect brisket
Low and slow is the way to go for this recipe! Machine Shed Executive Chef John Weiler shows how they perfect the brisket. You can check out the award-winning restaurant’s menu at machineshed.com. The number to call for more information is 515-270-6818. Machine Shed is located off Hickman Road in Urbandale.
Special Olympics Flame of Hope takes annual trek to Ames
DES MOINES, Iowa — Law enforcement officers took part in the annual torch run Thursday morning ahead of the Special Olympics. Officers carried the Flame of Hope from Des Moines to Ames. The annual tradition signifies the start of the games. The Special Olympics will hold its official ceremony...
Demand at Iowa food banks continue to break records with ‘an emergency level of need’
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Iowa’s hunger problem is growing worse. A new report from the hunger nonprofit Feeding America shows that nearly 11% of Iowa adults and one in six children are facing food insecurity. That translates to nearly 345,000 adults and 110,000 Iowa children.
Transitioning to summer
Summer is approaching quickly, so it’s time to put together a game plan to transition from school to summer seamlessly. Erin Port of Simple Purposeful Living shares transitional tips. Read more from Erin here:https://simplepurposefulliving.com/tips-transition-to-summer-with-kids/. Free Summer planning guide: www.simplepurposefulliving.com/summer.
Herzog Foundation Announces 2024 Christian Teachers of the Year
The Herzog Foundation is proud to recognize the following teachers as the 2024 Christian Teachers of the Year:. “In Christian schools, exceptional teachers abound, and our 12 Teachers of the Year stand as shining examples,” said Herzog Foundation President Darrell Jones. “Selected for their remarkable dedication and innovative teaching methods, each recipient embodies excellence in the classroom. We eagerly anticipate unveiling further details about our 2024 Teachers of the Year in the upcoming months, culminating in their well-deserved recognition at our annual Excellence in Christian Education event this fall.”
MercyOne ending Gynecology Oncology surgical services June 1
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — MercyOne has announced it's ending Gynecology Oncology surgical services on June 1, leaving The Iowa Clinic as the only central Iowa facility for patients to go to. Gynecology Oncology surgical services deal with cancer of the female reproductive system, including operations like hysterectomies, debunking...
Des Moines traffic: Thursday evening commute back to normal after I-235 crashes cleaned up
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — As of 5:40 p.m. Thursday, traffic on Westbound I-235 resumed its normal flow after nearly an hour of stop-and-go traffic caused by two crashes. A crash at the 50th Street off-ramp in West Des Moines, and a second one just east of it on I235, near the Valley West Drive exit ramp, slowed the afternoon commute.
Driver rescued from creek bed near Runnells after SUV rear-ended
RUNNELLS, Iowa — Multiple fire departments and law enforcement agencies worked together Wednesday night to free a driver from an SUV that ended up in a creek bed near Runnells. Captain Ryan Evans with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened just before 7:00 p.m. and initially came in as a water rescue […]
Creation of ‘junior ballroom’ in former museum space at Iowa Events Center expected to be completed in June
Work is underway in the conversion of museum space into what is being described as a “junior ballroom” at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines, city building permit information shows. The Iowa Hall of Pride occupied about 26,000 square feet at the Iowa Events Center between...
Demand at Iowa food banks continue to break records with ‘an emergency level of need’
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Iowa’s hunger problem is growing worse. A new report from the hunger nonprofit Feeding America shows that nearly 11% of Iowa adults and one in six children are facing food insecurity. That translates to nearly 345,000 adults and 110,000 Iowa children.
Des Moines University Clinic — Behavioral Health Welcomes Katy Laurin PhD
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 16, 2024) — Kathleen "Katy" Laurin PhD has joined the Des Moines University Clinic — Behavioral Health located at 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, as a licensed clinical psychologist. With extensive experience in the mental health field, including private practice and a...
Fans watch at West Des Moines bar as Caitlin Clark makes WNBA debut
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Dozens of fans gathered at a local West Des Moines bar Tuesday night to watchCaitlin Clark make her WNBA debut. Clark played with the Indiana Fever for the first time against the Connecticut Sun in the team's season-opening game. Watch: Loyal Caitlin Clark fans...
Des Moines skyscrapers seek a spot on historic registry
Downtown's Financial Center and the Ruan Center complex would be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places under proposals that go before the Des Moines Historic Preservation Commission Wednesday.Why it matters: The owners of both buildings are planning major renovation projects and the registry can help them qualify for federal or state incentives.State of play: The Financial Center and the complex were constructed more than 40 years ago and have recently experienced large vacancies.Portions of both would be converted into housing under recently announced proposals.What's next: Wednesday's meeting starts at 5:30pm at the Richard. A. Clark Municipal Service Center.
Meet the candidates for Polk County Board of Supervisors District 2 in Urbandale, Johnston
Three candidates are competing to replace longtime Polk County supervisor Robert Brownell, who will retire from his District 2 seat at the end of the year. Republicans Jill Altringer and Bob Start will square off in the June primary to represent the district on the Polk County Board of Supervisors, which includes Johnston, Urbandale, Grimes, Polk City, Alleman, Elkhart, Mitchellville, Bondurant and a portion of Sheldahl. The winner will face Democrat John Forbes in November. ...
Day One Local Class 1A Results from the 2024 High School State Track and Field Meet
(Des Moines, IA) – The High School State Track and Field Championships for Class 1A are underway at Drake Stadium. We will have all the local results for you right here and on 96.5 KSOM and 95.7 KSWI. The summary of this article will be available following the conclusion of Thursday’s State Track and Field Meet. This article will be updated as the events are finalized.
From a $450,000 grill to $400 steaks, meet Iowa’s new king of fine dining
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Standing like a monument in West Des Moines, lined with leather and wood, gleaming with new metal and glass, there’s a bit of humility. Chef Dominic Iannarelli just wanted to get back to his roots and do it his own way. “I really wanted to get back to cooking every […]
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