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Woman hospitalized after overnight shooting in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Police are investigating a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital Saturday morning. Investigators say she was shot in the leg and is in stable condition. The incident happened at the corner of Cambridge Street and East Ovid Avenue. No arrests have...
'Can't dream that stuff up': Van Meter wins Iowa softball state championship off eighth grader's bat
FORT DODGE — Mady Schnell, remember the name. Van Meter softball fans surely will. It was Schnell who propelled the No. 1-seed Bulldogs into the state championship game with a...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, May 1, 2011: With Guard in Afghanistan
Featured front page Ten years after 9/11, the war in Afghanistan continues, sustained by dedicated citizen soldiers. Two Des Moines Register journalists spend three weeks embedded with a 2,800-member...
Iowa families of trans youth can now get help, support through new grant program
Iowa families of transgender youth are now eligible to receive financial support and resources through the Trans Youth Emergency Project, a rapid response program launched by the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) in 2023. The project, first named the Southern Trans Youth Emergency Project, initially sought to help families from southern states impacted by laws restricting them from accessing transition-related health care — laws now in effect in other states. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate...
State asks court to dismiss no-trespass case brought by UI protestors
The State of Iowa has moved to dismiss a civil lawsuit against 13 University of Iowa students and employees connected to an attempted encampment on campus. The initial lawsuit accused the University of Iowa Police Department and the Iowa Board of Regents of civil rights violations following the distribution of a trespassing order....
Terrific 2023-24 Season Comes to Close for DCG
Dallas Center – Grimes 2023-24 season came to a close this past week for all of their sports, and it was a special year for the Mustangs, one that saw a lot of teams and individuals qualify for the state tournament. In team sports, DCG saw boys and girls...
Court again denies injunction of Iowa THC law, says new rules clarify serving limits
A federal judge for the second time has refused to block a new Iowa law that controls consumable hemp products, finding that subsequent state administrative rules have resolved concerns the law might be unconstitutionally vague. Ten companies sued the state in two separate lawsuits in federal court in June, claiming the law is...
Hagedorn Named Captain as Four Tigers Make Class 4A Tournament Team in Softball
Photo belongs to Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Four players from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team earned a spot on the 2024 All-Tournament Team. Following the conclusion of the Class 4A Softball Championship game between the ADM Tigers and Carlisle Wildcats, the all-tournament team was announced. The Tigers that were named included Sophomore Ellis Smith, Junior Aniston Tollari, Senior Cameran Smith, and Sophomore Lauren Hagedorn, who was recognized as the team captain.
Nationwide announces plans to reduce workforce by 5% over the next year
Nationwide is planning to cut its workforce by 5% in the upcoming year. As of early Friday afternoon, Nationwide had not publicly announced any layoffs, only that it plans to reduce its workforce by 5% over the next year. The Columbus, Ohio, based insurance and financial services company with operations in the Des Moines...
1977 – ‘Superman’ Wins Elder-Forrester Invitational
Des Moines, Iowa (July 27, 1977) - Mild-mannered Sammy Swindell of Memphis, Tenn., looks like he should be out chasing fly balls in Little League baseball. The 5-foot 8-inch, 135-pounder would have trouble making his high school football team because of his size. He doesn't look like he's old enough to shave yet.
New Alzheimer’s drugs give Iowa patients 'genuine hope,' Des Moines doctor says
DES MOINES, Iowa — Doyle and Starr Scott follow the same routine every other Wednesday. "I'm here for an infusion," Doyle announces as he steps up to the counter beyond the emergency room doors of Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. Just like they've taken on every challenge for...
West Des Moines indoor waterpark project plans moving forward
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A new West Des Moines attraction featuring an indoor waterpark took another step forward this week. The “Grand Experience” project has gained the approval of the West Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission. The idea for the half-billion-dollar entertainment and commercial development was introduced nearly two years ago. Developer Jim […]
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Shakespeare, Christmas in July, Cornbread Festival 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, July 19-21. Previous video above: Des Moines Biergarten returning to Water Works Park. Friday,...
Meal Applications Now Open & Nutrition Back-to-School Updates
It’s time to get ready for the 2024-25 school year! One easy place to start — your family’s nutrition needs. Below you’ll find information about how to submit for free or reduced-price meal eligibility. There are also great reminders about adding money to your child’s meal account and important nutrition-related school policies.
Drake University Announces New Board of Trustee Members
Four new trustees join the Board, three members retire. Drake University is pleased to announce the next class of Board of Trustee members. The four new members include Esfand Dinshaw, Jeff Russell, Nikki Syverson, and Tiffany Tauscheck. The incoming trustees were approved by the Board earlier this year and began their initial three-year term of service on July 1, 2024. Additionally, Larry Zimpleman, Cathy Lacy, and Martha Capps have retired from the Board after completing their terms.
Chinese restaurant specializing in barbecue duck, pork closes 'temporarily' July 29
After 22 years on Second Avenue in Des Moines, a Chinese restaurant “temporarily” closes July 29. Le’s Chinese Bar-B-Que closes, taking its Chinese and Vietnamese specialties with it. But fans of the restaurant can breathe easy; the owners are looking for a new space. Owners Tri Le and his wife Julie moved to Des Moines from Vietnam in 1992 and opened their Chinese restaurant in 2002. Second Avenue is now under construction with lane shifts. The...
Interim principal hired for coming school year at Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School will have an interim principal in the coming school year. Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District's school board on Monday formally approved Pam Dodge to lead the middle school for the 2024-25 school year, with her first day on the job to be Wednesday, July 24. Dodge said in a district...
Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Des Moines to celebrate Folds of Honor
DES MOINES, Iowa — The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will be visiting the Iowa State Fair this year to celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to families of fallen or disabled veterans and first responders. This comes as the horses have embarked...
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