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Drake University confirms report of attempted abduction of student on campus
DES MOINES, Iowa — Drake University confirmed on Friday that an attempted abduction of a student was reported on campus earlier this week. According to university officials, a student reported to Drake Public Safety that an attempted abduction took place on the west side of campus overnight Wednesday. Officials said the student who reported the […]
Simpson fall enrollment up as competition for students is growing
INDIANOLA, Iowa — Enrollment numbers look good for Simpson College, but there is concern for all higher education as demographics are changing. A recent study cited a possible nationwide drop-off in the number of students going to college. It’s referred to as “the cliff,” in terms of dropping numbers. The cause in less births in […]
Construction on Ingersoll Avenue wraps up six weeks early as another phase is completed
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's been four years of a bumpy drive on Ingersoll Avenue, but a much-needed break from construction is finally here. Phase four of the six-phase project wrapped up six weeks early, and businesses on Ingersoll Ave. are thrilled the road is fully open. "My heart...
Target sets opening date for Waukee store
Waukee's first Target will open Oct. 13. Minneapolis-based Target Corp. made the announcement on its website. The store at Waukee Town Center, 900 S.E. Laurel St., is 148,000 square feet and anchors the $132 million, 62-acre shopping complex. This will be Target’s eighth store in the metro area and 22nd in Iowa....
Waukee Target set to open in October
WAUKEE, Iowa — The long awaited Target store in Waukee is set to open this month. Construction on the metro’s newest Target began last spring as part of the first stages of the Waukee Towne Center development. Target officials announced on Monday that construction is complete and the store will open its doors to the […]
West Des Moines police gathering donations with ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ event
WEST DES MOINES — The West Des Moines Police Department is accepting donations for its Pack the Patrol Car event on Friday. From 7 am to 7pm, the public can drop off donations to the West Des Moines Police Department that will be given to the West Des Moines Human Services Personals Pantry. The department […]
Haunted houses and other spooky things to do in the metro this fall
DES MOINES, Iowa — As spooky season descends on the Des Moines metro, haunted houses and other attractions will begin their reign of terror. Be sure to check out what we've gathered so you can have a fantastic fall: a spook-tastic season, if you will. Nightmare at Jordan Creek...
4 Halloween pop-up bars to check out in Des Moines
It's time to don your costumes — Halloween is almost here, and bars and restaurants around the metro are serving spooky surprises to commemorate the season.Driving the news: Your typical haunts are featuring fun twists on their decor and menus through Nov. 2.🍺 Exile: The Des Moines brewery is hosting The Haunting, with Halloween drinks, dishes and decor on the top and bottom levels. Special events throughout the month include "Drinks with Dracula" and a costumed "Beggar's Brunch."Reservations here.💀 Good News, Darling: The downtown speakeasy is serving its "Disturb" menu this month and offering eyebrow-raising cocktails like "Dead!" — a tequila drink with mole, white chocolate, ancho and ... chicken fat wash.Opens at 7pm, Wednesday-Saturday.😈 Nightmare on Ingersoll and Nightmare at Jordan Creek: The Station is hosting Halloween pop-ups at its Des Moines location, as well as its new temporary space at Jordan Creek mall. Both offer specialty drinks and fun events throughout the month like "Beetlejuice" trivia.Reservations available at Ingersoll and Jordan Creek.🍸 The Republic on Grand: The Wicked Heights rooftop Halloween pop-up includes specialty cocktails and a costume party Oct. 26.No reservations needed. 3-10pm Monday-Thursday, 2pm-midnight Friday-Saturday, 3-10pm Sunday.
Des Moines Ice Cream Parlor Honors Pop Star Chappell Roan with New Flavors
Most artists wish they could captivate the masses in record-time like Chappell Roan. The 26-year-old Missouri native has a phenomenal thing going right now, and an ice cream parlor in Iowa not only took note, but honored her in a delicious way. Chappell Roan's musical styling has been compared to...
Fall festivities continue at Colby Park, Windsor Heights
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa– The festivities continue in Windsor Heights at Colby Park during their 3rd Annual Fall Festival. The event kicked off Friday and continues Saturday till 8:00 p.m. Saturday morning began with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Windsor Heights Firefighter Association and the annual Mini Marathon 5k. At 1 p.m. the parade made […]
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