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MercyOne Doctor completes 1,000th robotic surgery
DES MOINES, Iowa — Dr. Mark Smolik, a Surgeon with the MercyOne Des Moines Bariatric Surgery Department, has hit a major career milestone — his 1,000th surgery using a robot. Dr. Smolik started operating with a robot in 2016 and completed his 1,000th robotic surgery this fall. Robotic surgery is less invasive, results in faster […]
Des Moines soccer stadium, plaza officially awarded $23 million in state funds
The state of Iowa has officially agreed to give Des Moines $23.5 million to help fund the sprawling Capital City Reinvestment District — the jewel of which would be the long-awaited downtown Des Moines soccer stadium. The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation announced in August that their application had been formally submitted for the...
Departing Madison County emergency manager reflects on time on the job
WINTERSET, Iowa — The man who helped lead Madison County through one of its most difficult years is moving on to a new opportunity. Diogenes Ayala, known as “Dio,” says the day of the Winterset tornado in March of 2022 was one of the most difficult of his career. Ayala recalls trying to warn people […]
Reggie Sleepout spreads awareness for young adults facing homelessness
DES MOINES, Iowa — The 19th Reggie Sleepout takes place at Drake Stadium Saturday night, spreading awareness for those who age out of the foster care system. The Sleepout honors Reggie Kelsey, a young man who aged out of the foster care system in 2001. Without resources and support, Reggie constantly worried about how he […]
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