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Des Moines River level lowered for flashboard installation
DES MOINES, Iowa — The installation of flashboards on the Center Street Dam will temporarily cause low water levels in the Des Moines River over the weekend. Starting Friday, the City of Des Moines will be installing flashboards at the Center Street Dam in an attempt to increase safety and usability. Once complete, residents will […]
Polk County Health Department provides free emergency contraceptives inside bathrooms
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Health Department is providing free emergency contraceptives inside its bathrooms, and in about a month has provided the medication to over 100 people. In July, the department announced in a Facebook post that it would have free emergency contraceptives, sometimes referred to as Plan B, stationed inside its […]
Bass Pro Drive closure begins in Altoona for construction; will last at least one month
A road closure and detour around the Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona's Prairie Crossing complex began this week after a delay earlier this year. The city announced in a news release that a section of Bass Pro Drive Northwest, from south of the access to Fairfield Inn & Suites to the west...
Widening Ankeny Boulevard and adding turn lanes? Construction could begin in spring 2026
The Iowa Department of Transportation has proposed widening part of busy Ankeny Boulevard. The department announced in a news release that officials are seeking public feedback about a proposal to widen Ankeny Boulevard/Highway 69 in central Ankeny from Southeast Peterson Drive to First Street. ...
Des Moines lands an alternative radio station, hitting airwaves with favorites, Iowa music
MTV launched on Aug. 1, 1981, playing “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles just after midnight. On Thursday, just after midnight, a new alternative station took over the airwaves, kicking off its new era with "Capricorn" by Vampire Weekend, who just played Hinterland in early August. The alternative music station...
Iowa girl’s mermaid dream comes true thanks to Make-A-Wish
DES MOINES, Iowa — Make-A-Wish Iowa granted 4-year-old Vivian Gomez's wish to become a mermaid and swim in the ocean on Wednesday, fulfilling her lifelong dream. "One thing that we really try to do is get to the heart of the wish," said Cassidy Gomez, an event manager with Make-A-Wish Iowa. So we really sit down with the kids and the family and figure out what do they want to do, what are they like, and try to dream big and try to grant their biggest wish."
Major renovation project set to transform Interstate 35-80
CLIVE, Iowa — [KCCI] – A multi-million dollar renovation project is set to begin on Interstate 35-80 near Hickman Road in Clive. The Iowa Department of Transportation plans to widen I-35-80 to four lanes and rebuild the Hickman interchange. Starting this week, drivers on I-35-80 will notice lane...
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Multicultural festivals, plant yoga, Yung Gravy 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. 2-4 Previous video above: Valley Junction's untold history now on display. Friday, Aug....
RAGBRAI working to reroute Great Iowa Fall Ride due to Great Western Trail construction
RAGBRAI says it is working to reroute its Sept. 14 Great Iowa Fall Ride after a resurfacing project closed a portion of the trail it plans to use. Held annually since 2021, the Great Iowa Fall Ride is a one-day, Des Moines-area ride organized by the same staff that puts on the weeklong...
Another first at the Iowa State Fair, parking spaces sold out
Des Moines, IA- The Iowa State Fair may be over, but State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says plans for next year are well underway. Radio Iowa reports that one concern, for the first time ever, is that the fair ran out of parking spaces on August 10th, the first Saturday of this year’s fair.
Voters to decide on $35 million Waukee aquatic center in November
WAUKEE, Iowa — On Wednesday, the Waukee City Council unanimously voted to add a bond referendum for a new $35 million outdoor aquatic center to the November ballot. If approved by 60% of voters in the Nov. 5 election, the proposed aquatic center will be built with almost 23,000 of square feet of water facilities, four distinct pools, a lazy river and a splash pad.
Governor’s Charity Steer Show Recap
A local 4-H exhibitor was on the big stage in Des Moines for the 42nd Annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair. Kate Totemeier of Columbus Junction is a member of the Cloverleaf 4-H Club in Louisa County and was sponsored by the District 20 Cattlemen’s Association and Louisa County Cattlemen. The Columbus Junction 12-year-old was joined in the ring by a celebrity showman, Iowa State University two-time NCAA National Champion wrestler David Carr. She raised more than $41,000 for the event. Totemeier and Carr were the People’s Choice Award Winners of the show, awarded to the team that earns the loudest applause from the crowd. This year, there were 24 total participants. Last year’s event raised over a half million dollars, and since its inception in 1983, the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer show has raised over $5 million. Proceeds are donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa.
Sleepy Hollow opens 17th annual Renaissance Faire
DES MOINES, Iowa — Sleepy Hollow’s Renaissance Faire opened Saturday offering goers a chance to explore mystic forests, enjoy historical villages, and enjoy a variety of entertainment. The Renaissance Faire is located at Sleepy Hollow and is Iowa’s largest faire site, spanning across 15 acres. The faire spans across three weekends, August 31 to September […]
Panel votes to kick libertarian candidates off general election ballot
DES MOINES, Iowa — A state panel voted Wednesday morning to remove all three of the Libertarian Party of Iowa's congressional candidates from the general election ballot. In a 2-1 vote, the panel upheld the objectors' argument that the party failed to follow proper procedure. Arguing before Iowa's Secretary...
Supplemental food program renewed for Jasper County
Aug. 29—Jasper County is continuing its partnership with Polk County for the supplemental food program services provided to senior citizens. The board of supervisors on Aug. 27 renewed the memorandum of understanding between the two counties, which remains relatively the same apart from a slight price increase. Connie McQuiston, director of general assistance for Jasper County, said the ...
Rec-N-Roll Trailer Receives Statewide Award
City of Bondurant Wins Prestigious Iowa League of Cities' All-Star Community Award for Innovative Rec-N-Roll Trailer. Bondurant, Iowa — August 29, 2024 — The City of Bondurant is excited to announce that it has been awarded the Iowa League of Cities' All-Star Community Award for 2024. The city was honored for its innovative Rec-N-Roll Trailer, a program designed to connect the community one neighborhood at a time and enhance the quality of life in Bondurant.
Book by Ruth Harkin publishes in September
Many Iowans may not know that Ruth Harkin was first elected to public office before her husband, former Sen. Tom Harkin. Ruth Harkin was the first woman to become the Story County attorney, and she worked to bring more women into the profession. Her new book, “When My Husband Ran for President and Other Short Stories,” will be published in September. In it, Ruth Harkin explores her early life, children, the women’s movement and careers, culminating in her and her husband founding the Harkin Institute and the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center at Drake University. The book launch event is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 5 and will include remarks from Ruth Harkin and former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Marsha Ternus in the auditorium at the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center, 2800 University Ave. in Des Moines.
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