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Des Moines' new police "summer squad" has issued 3,000 tickets so far
Nearly 3,000 tickets were issued in the first 10 weeks of Des Moines Police Department's new downtown "summer squad."Why it matters: Officials believe it's working. Since the launch, there's been a noticeable drop in traffic-related nuisance behaviors like loud mufflers, blaring music and loitering, Downtown DSM neighborhood president Deb Madison-Levi tells Axios.Catch up fast: Complaints about noise and unruly behavior in downtown perennially escalate in summer months when "scooping the loop" is at its peak.Meanwhile, downtown's population is growing and more people are being affected by the problems.City and county officials have turned to extra policing in entertainment districts and parking restrictions in recent years to make improvements.State of play: The "summer squad" started April 15 with six existing patrol officers placed on the special assignment through September.The team focuses on common violations that diminish quality-of-life downtown like speeding or excessive noise.By the numbers: The officers had written 2,925 citations, 631 warnings and made 129 arrests as of last week, Sgt. Paul Parizek tells Axios.The intrigue: Problems persist on weekends but weekdays problems are less severe, Parizek said.What's next: City officials will in the coming months evaluate whether to continue the squad next year, he added.
Dorothy Hicks, 96, of Indianola, Iowa
Visitation Location: Nodaway Valley Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation Start: 5:30 p.m. Visitation End: 7:30 p.m. Memorials: New Market Methodist Church or New Market Foundation. Funeral Home:Nodaway Valley Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa. Cemetery: Maple Grove Cemetery, Guss, Iowa. Notes:. Dorothy passed away June 28, 2024 at Unity Point Methodist...
Iowa doctor wants access to Board of Medicine’s investigative files
An Iowa physician is taking the state’s Board of Medicine to court in an effort to gain access to its investigative files on him. Dr. Hamza Alsayouf of Des Moines is suing the Iowa Board of Medicine in Polk County District Court, alleging it is in violation of state law by refusing to turn over […] The post Iowa doctor wants access to Board of Medicine’s investigative files appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
'Saved a lot of lives': Warren County dog rescue closing its doors
PROLE, Iowa — An animal shelter in Warren County is closing its doors. The Second Chance Dog Rescue in Prole says it does not have enough volunteers or funds to properly care for the animals. It says it is working to get all the dogs into foster homes or adopted.
Des Moines man arrested for theft
Harrison County, MO: An investigation about the illegal burning of items at the Grand Trace State Forest recently led to the recovery of a stolen farm truck in Albany. Conservation Officer Josh Roller said a man (Cannon Crouch) was questioned at the conservation area about the burning of debris. He was released after agreeing to clean up the mess.
The readers have spoken. Here's where to find the best fries in the Des Moines metro
Des Moines sure loves fries. We asked readers to share their favorite fries in the Des Moines area, and readers came through with everything from fancy truffle fries at Oak Park on Ingersoll Avenue and shoestring fries at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in West Des Moines to the thin fries at local chain B-Bop’s at its dozen locations across the metro.
Smithfield Foods Closing its Iowa Facility
(NAFB.com) – Smithfield Foods will close its Altoona, Iowa, ham boning facility and consolidate the production volume at other locations to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing platform. Smithfield says it will provide transition assistance to the 314 employees at the facility who will be affected by the closure. The company will meet with employees individually to provide additional details about the transition plans, including severance and potential employment opportunities with Smithfield. “We appreciate the great work our Altoona employees have done over the years and are committed to supporting every employee through the transition,” says Doug Sutton, chief manufacturing officer at Smithfield Foods. “We’ve been successful in retaining many of our people in positions with Smithfield during previous consolidations and will provide information about opportunities at other Smithfield locations.” Production from Smithfield’s Altoona facility will be consolidated into existing company facilities in Monmouth, Illinois, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Crete, Nebraska.
$800,000 South of Grand home mixes classic curb appeal with the comforts of modern upgrades
A classic South of Grand property has been listed for sale at 147 34th St. in Des Moines, combining an appealing blend of French Revival architectural style, and a host of 21st century amenities behind its stately brick façade. Built in 1937, the 1,982-square-foot,1½ story, four-bedroom and five-bathroom property...
Valley Junction teens devastated a man they considered a friend is a fugitive convicted of rape
A game of poker cemented Troy Hall's friendship with the man who lived in the woods. Teenagers looking for ways to pass their downtime had dubbed the stranger sleeping amongst the trees by the railroad tracks as "Homeless Greg." He earned the honor of a nickname from Valley Junction's youth...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, March 9, 1926: School voters reject KKK
As anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic and anti-Black sentiment mounts in the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan becomes increasingly powerful across the Midwest. On March 9, 1926, the Des Moines Register's sister paper, the Evening Tribune, reports that a ticket headed by women has turned back an effort to install a KKK majority on the city's school board. The women-led effort succeeds just six years after passage of the 19th Amendment grants women the right to vote. One of the successful candidates, Millicent Lincoln, identified in the article as Mrs. S.E. Lincoln, becomes president of the board and serves as a longtime leader of the Iowa PTA.
Vote: Des Moines Register Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week for July 1-7
Last week saw district play begin for Iowa high school baseball teams in Classes 1A and 2A. The regular season is starting to wind down for baseball teams in 3A and 4A, and for softball teams from across the state. Regional softball games and 3A and 4A baseball substate play will begin this week. ...
NORTH MAHASKA ADVANCES TO 1A SECOND ROUND
BUSSEY – North Mahaska used a game of small ball and speed on the bases to top Melcher-Dallas 9-2 in the opening round of the Class 1A District 13 tournament. North Mahaska will return to Bussey on Tuesday to take on Twin Cedars (15-12), who defeated Seymour 15-0 Saturday.
Des Moines police recover 320 guns so far in 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Police have confiscated over 300 guns so far this year. DMPD says officers have secured 320 guns as of June 30. They say 58 were recovered just last month, half of which were by street cops. Ten of the guns confiscated by DMPD...
Caught in a coup far from home, this Iowan stumbles on common ground in an airport lounge
Editor's note: John Sorrell first told this story on stage at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel." The Des Moines Storytellers Project is a series of storytelling events in which community members work with Register journalists to tell true, first-person stories live on stage. An edited version appears below. It...
Softball Game Preview: Norwalk Leaves Home
The Norwalk Warriors will head out on the road to face off against the Lewis Central Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Norwalk is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Norwalk is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one...
Nodaway Valley softball peaking heading into postseason opener with Pleasantville
(Greenfield) -- The 2024 Nodaway Valley softball season started with tragedy, but the Wolverines have since returned to a sense of normalcy, and with it has come improved play. The Wolverines didn't open their season until June 5th due to the devastating tornado that impacted the city of Greenfield on...
ADM Baseball on the Road in Creston Tonight
The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Baseball team is winding down the season with two more games this week prior to postseason. The Tigers have done a lot of growth throughout the year as they began with some tough Class 4A schools, but Head Coach Jason Book believed that it would prepare ADM for the later stretch in the season. The time is here as the Tigers have their final two games back to back, beginning tonight.
Jaguars outlast Waukee NW in nightcap, remain tied for CIML Conference lead
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The stage was set heading into Saturday afternoon and things were simple for the Ankeny Centennial softball team: the sixth-ranked Jaguars needed to pull out at least one win against No. 5 Waukee Northwest to stay alive in the race for the CIML Conference title. The...
Kansas State Will Play Host To MVC Champion Drake At The T-Mobile Center In December
The Kansas State men's basketball team will play host to Missouri Valley Conference Tournament champion Drake in the Wildcat Classic on Tuesday, December 17 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The matchup will mark the 13th Wildcat Classic game at the T-Mobile Center with K-State winning 10 of the...
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