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Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Newton Public Library Seeks Community Input for Strategic Plan
The Newton Public Library Board of Trustees is creating a new strategic plan for 2025 to 2030 and wants your feedback on library services, needs, and community priorities. Help shape the future by filling out a short survey, open to everyone, including non-library users, until August 16th. The strategic plan...
Randy Van Roekel Back On Iowa Radio After Alpha Media Layoffs
After being ousted in Alpha Media’s sweeping nationwide layoffs, Randy Van Roekel has found a new radio home in Newton, IA. Van Roekel has joined M and H Broadcasting’s KNIA and KRLS as a local news and sports reporter. The stations cover stories from around Newton, including Knoxville,...
Private contractors to be paid more for city nuisance abatements
Jul. 21—In order to continue improving the city's curb appeal by getting rid of nuisances throughout the community, the Newton City Council on July 15 moved forward with staff's request to increase the abatement rate for private contractors from $60 per hour to $100 per hour with a one-hour minimum. When residents are non-compliant to the city's curb appeal ordinances and are therefore ...
DSM Fire Department responds to fire near University Ave. and 23rd Street
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Fire Department extinguished a building fire Monday night near the corner of university avenue and 23rd street. The fire began at the Old Main Apartments. The Des Moines Fire Department confirmed there were at least five people inside. All five people got out safely without injury, the department confirmed.
Des Moines City Council approves preliminary plan to combat public camping
DES MOINES, Iowa — In a 5-2 vote Monday morning, the Des Moines City Council approved the advancement of an ordinance that prohibits sleeping and camping on public property. Additionally, the ordinance limits the amount of days people have to remove their personal belongings from public spaces. In January Polk County’s Homeless Service Planning Organization, […]
Blue Zoo employee bit by shark, officials say
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — An employee at Blue Zoo in West Des Moines was bitten by a shark Monday afternoon. At around 3:07 p.m. the West Des Moines Fire Department responded to a report of a shark bite at the Blue Zoo in the 6900 block of Mills Civic Parkway. According to the West […]
Josh Pate Predicts Oklahoma State vs. Iowa State Big 12 Championship Game
With multiple teams in the Big 12 Conference capable of hoisting the Big 12 Championship trophy in the upcoming season, many experts worldwide have begun to make their picks for Arlington. The most recent college football expert to voice their opinion was the Late Kick’s Josh Pate, who placed his...
Iowa state softball: Class 5A Valley, Ankeny, Pleasant Valley and Urbandale advance
FORT DODGE — Composure. That’s the best way to describe what pushed No. 1 Valley past No. 8 Prairie in the Class 5A softball state tournament quarterfinal on Monday. The Tigers did send the Hawks packing, 11-1, in five innings, after all. ...
Des Moines woman wins $500,000 Iowa Lottery prize
DES MOINES, Iowa — Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa. But for one recent Iowa Lottery winner, the two may as well be one in the same. Melissa Runnels of Des Moines took home a $500,000 prize, the 11th top prize in the Iowa Lottery's "$500,000 CA$H" scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at Git N Go (1307 Army Post Rd.) in Des Moines.
Talking with Barry Manilow before his final show in Des Moines
Des Moines is on the short list of last concert stops for Music Legend Barry Manilow. I got the chance to talk with him as he was wrapping up his latest Las Vegas residency. Your can win tickets to see Barry Manilow’s final concert in Des Moines. The show is August 1 at Wells Fargo Arena. Enter for your chance to win here.
Getting the most out of your annuity
It’s time for a check in and reevaluation to make sure you’re getting the most out of your annuity! Eric Peterson, Founder of Peterson Financial Group explains. You can call Peterson Financial Group at 515-226-1500 or go online at askericpeterson.com to ask Eric questions. Segment is sponsored by...
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