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Urbandale chamber names Young Professional, Citizen of the Year honorees
The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 Young Professional of the Year and Citizen of the Year honorees. Daycen Douglass, assistant financial planner for AO Wealth Advisory, has received the 2024 Urbandale Young Professional of the Year honor celebrating exceptional leadership and dedication. Douglass was recognized for his work in revamping the mentorship program at genYP, the chamber’s young professionals community, and participating on the genYP Civic Committee, where he worked to increase donations to the Urbandale Food Pantry. Urbandale’s 2024 Citizen of the Year is Jim Epstein. He was recognized for his community service, including involvement with Urbandale Community Action Network, the Lions Club and St. Pius X Church. He joined the Urbandale Lions Club in 2006 and has since organized events supporting local nonprofits. He has helped to address food insecurity by securing grants for food distribution programs, handling food rescue operations from local grocery stores and recruiting volunteers for programs supporting food-insecure children. Douglass and Epstein will be honored at the annual Sample Urbandale, A Celebration of Business event on Sept. 12.
Bras for the Cause gears up for their 4th annual Bras, Bikes, Bars & Beers fundraiser
DES MOINES, Iowa — WHO 13’s Lindsey Burrell sits down with Wanda and Katie from Bras for the Cause to discuss their upcoming bike ride fundraiser happening this weekend. To sign up for the event, click here.
Crews complete repair of ruptured gas line on east side of Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — MidAmerican Energy crews were on the scene Friday night of a ruptured natural gas line on the east side of Des Moines. At around 6:45 p.m., police said all lanes of East University Avenue between East 9th Street and East 12th Street were temporarily closed while Des Moines fire and repair crews worked in the area.
From Coast to Cornfields: The States Most Likely to Send New Residents to Iowa
Iowa isn't a state known for having a large population. With only 3.2 million residents, there are cities that have nearly far more residents. New York and Los Angeles for example. Chicago has nearly our populous, and if you live in Eastern Iowa, you're just a couple hours from such a massive number of folks in one area.
Former Iowa State standout Ernst Brun takes over as Roosevelt head football coach
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Roosevelt has a new head football coach this year, but it's a face that has been around a while. Ernst Brun was a starting tight end at Iowa State a decade ago. The Georgia native stayed in central Iowa, training athletes and coaching gymnastics among other sports before ultimately landing at Roosevelt. This past offseason, he was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach.
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Food & Music Festival, artisan fair, Wizarding Express and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — Looking for something to do this weekend? Or, want to try out a new place to grab a bite to eat?. Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, Aug. 23-25 Friday, Aug. 23. World Food & Music Festival, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, 1330...
Homeless schoolchildren across Iowa benefit from American Rescue Plan Act funds
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa school children experiencing homelessness are getting some help in the form of $424,000 in federal funding. But now the shocker: it’s headed to 25 different school districts. “I bet it would baffle you,” says Jen Durham, who battled homelessness with her young children...
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