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Des Moines Fire Department creates giant Slip-N-Slide
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Thursday, the Des Moines Fire Department used its tools — not for a fire but for Fourth of July celebrations. They created a giant Slip-n-Slide on the hill near Nahas Aquatic Center. Tons of people came out to take part in the fun,...
Tournament brings disc golfers from around the world to Iowa this weekend
INDIANOLA, Iowa — The 2024 TruBank Des Moines Challenge is bringing together disc golf professionals from all over the world this weekend. The tournament runs Friday through Sunday at Pickard Park in Indianola. The current title-holder and No. 1 player in the world comes from right here in Iowa.
Marion County sinkhole gets bigger
MARION COUNTY, Iowa — The Marion County sinkhole is becoming a growing eyesore. It first appeared last year, then re-opened in June. Local 5 was there checking out the scene in early June. Back then, the hole didn’t even touch the road. Now, it covers the entire width of the roadway.
Road Trip Coffee Co. opens its doors in Montezuma
Juli Stanford and Dave Bral, owners of the newly opened Road Trip Coffee Co. at 100 S. 2nd St. (at the southwest corner of 2nd and Main Streets) in Montezuma are ready to serve the community and area. The business offers a variety of coffees, energy drinks, expresso drinks, sweet treats and much more. The drive-through coffee shop is open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday – Saturday.
Fort Dodge school district plans to make back-to-school shopping easier for families
FORT DODGE, Iowa — We are still roughly a month and a half away from the start of school but one Iowa district is thinking ahead to back-to-school shopping and says some parents may have less to buy this year. Fort Dodge Community Schools will provide "essential classroom supplies"...
50 Missouri Families Have 50 Missing Daughters Still Not Found
If you have children and know where they are, you have a luxury that some Missouri families to not have. As I write this, there are 50 Missouri families who recently had 50 daughters go missing and they still have not been found. This is the latest update from the...
Area Fourth of July Celebrations are Open to the Public
The area will be full of fireworks celebrations on the Fourth of July. Starting in Buffalo Center where the Fire Department will have a display scheduled to begin at dusk or 9:30pm at Bison Field. The public is invited to attend the event. The celebration is a result of the money donated at Easter during the annual Pancake Day breakfast.
Osceola Library offers digital piano for public use
The Osceola Public Library has added another amenity to their roster of items available to the public for use - a digital piano. The piano was purchased by the library as an availability for people to use if they don’t have a piano at home or access to one otherwise. The library also hosts different programs throughout the year, and the piano can be used at those if needed. A digital piano is an electric keyboard that is made to sound and feel like a traditional acoustic piano, however it is portable and has volume control.
La Crosse resident wanted in Iowa for decade-old charges; claims she’s never been to Iowa
A 36-year-old La Crosse woman is facing criminal charges in Iowa that date back more than a decade, even though she denies having ever been in the state. Jennifer Gudgeon appeared before a La Crosse County judge this week, on a charge of being a fugitive. An arrest warrant for...
National Fried Chicken Day – Where to Find the Best in Eastern Iowa
In honor of National Fried Chicken Day on July 6th, we're taking a look at some of the best chicken in Eastern Iowa!. Personally, my favorite place for chicken is Bluff Lake Catfish Farm in Maquoketa. The best day to visit the restaurant is on Sunday, which is when they offer all-you-can-eat chicken and shrimp!
Des Moines Police Receives more than 700 Fireworks Complains Since July 1st
(Des Moines, IA) -- More than 700 fireworks complaints have been reported in Des Moines since the beginning of July. The Des Moines Police Department says it has received 721 complaints from July 1st at 6pm to 6am Friday morning, amounting to 25 percent of calls during that time period. 52 fireworks citations have been issued since June 20th of this year, which is up from this time last year.
29 immigrants naturalized at Principal Park this Independence Day
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Independence Day, 29 immigrants from 19 countries had their naturalization ceremony at Principal Park before the Iowa Cubs played. Randy Wehofer, the Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the Iowa Cubs, said that the ceremony reminds fans what the Fourth of July is about. “It’s easy in the summertime […]
Fireworks pose a very real risk to your eyesight
An eye doctor who serves northeast Iowa dreads being on call during the Fourth of July, as she says there’s always a case of someone being blinded by fireworks. Dr. Anna Kitzmann, an ophthalmologist with Gundersen Health in Decorah, says fireworks can cause devastating injuries to the hands, face and especially to the eyes.
This Is The #1 Party School In The State Of Iowa
School is out, but it's time to look back at which one's went the hardest. We live in a world that only puts focus on negatives and scary stories about the world. Today I just want to party! You most likely already have a college in mind when it comes to the best party schools in the great state of Iowa. We will look at the top three party colleges in all of Iowa!
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