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Lawsuit claims Des Moines Christian ignored bullying, asks court to order school to act
A former Des Moines Christian School family is suing to force the religious institution to address what they say is unchecked bullying. Mark and Jana Scharnberg of West Des Moines filed suit last week against the Urbandale-based private school and several of its administrators and employees. They allege that the school failed to take action in response to serious bullying against their children and other students. ...
The Greenleaf Center and Tito’s Handmade Vodka team up to enhance Des Moines Community Garden
Love, Tito’s, the philanthropic heart of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, is working to support The Greenleaf Center as part of the Love, Tito’s Block to Block program. The Greenleaf Center is a nonprofit whose mission is to cultivate a space for Des Moines Parks Area neighbors and friends to gather and grow fresh produce.
Des Moines detective seeks more than $250,000 in suit against former City Council member
A Des Moines Police detective is seeking more than a quarter-million dollars in damages over a brief scuffle with a racial justice activist who became a City Council member. Detective Jeffrey George, with fellow officer Peter Wilson, filed suit in 2022 against Indira Sheumaker and five other people who were involved in an...
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 269
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny football standout and current Iowa graduate assistant football coach Quincy Griffith about his experiences in the coaching profession. Coldwell Banker realtor Ronda Dix also makes an appearance.
Ankeny Christian lands 4, Twin Cedars garners 3 on All-Bluegrass First Team softball
(KMAland) -- Ankeny Christian has four and Twin Cedars has three on the First Team All-Bluegrass Conference list following the softball season. Ankeny Christian’s Anna Weathers, Katelyn Weathers, Riese Gjerde and Katie Quick were honored on the first team while Twin Cedars’ Jillian French, Alli Reed and Cristen Durian were also chosen.
Let’s Talk Dallas County with Perry Chamber Director on 3rd Annual Golf Outing
Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features the Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she highlights the 3rd Annual Chamber Golf Outing, addressing food insecurity, and more.
Why are gas prices going up? They're actually below average for July and trending down
While gas prices might seem high to some drivers in Iowa, they are declining from earlier this year and compared to last year. Gas prices are starting to decline since springtime peaks, and as fall nears, they could reach below $3 a gallon. ...
Iowa Zoo Facing Cruelty Allegations After the Death of a Shark
An Iowa aquarium is facing calls to shut down after it euthanized a shark that bit an employee this week. The Des Moines Register reports that Blue Zoo, a for-profit aquarium, opened in May in the Villages at Jordan Creek Town Center. The euthanized shark is reportedly the second animal to die at the facility since it opened, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Register reports that the Humane Society of the United States is calling for an investigation and for Blue Zoo to close.
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
Cover Crop Fact Sheets Available for Iowa Farmers
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service are collaborating on a series of cover crop fact sheets for Iowa farmers interested in adopting the practice or trying new cover crops to achieve specific goals in their operation.
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
ISP Reports Two Fatality Accidents on Wednesday: Iowa Traffic Fatalities Reach 160 To-Date
(State News) The Iowa State Patrol reported two fatalities on Wednesday. One person died in a two-vehicle crash in Jasper County, and a pedestrian died in a separate accident in Cerro Gordo County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a Des Moines native died, and a Monroe native suffered minor...
Suspect charged with attempted murder in Clive motel stabbing
CLIVE, Iowa — Police say a Des Moines man has been charged with attempted murder for a stabbing that happened early Friday morning at a Clive hotel. Wa’il Muhannad, 62, is being held in the Polk County Jail, according to Clive Police. Officers and medics responded to the Days Inn Motel at 1600 NW 114th […]
‘It felt like home immediately’: Blackmore commits to play at Western Colorado
Ankeny Centennial’s Finley Blackmore has verbally committed to play basketball at Western Colorado University, an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Blackmore said she picked the Mountaineers over a few other schools. “I went on an unofficial visit last September and fell in...
Veridian’s relocated Prairie Trail branch is now open
Veridian Credit Union has relocated its Prairie Trail branch from inside Ankeny’s Prairie Trail Hy-Vee store to a newly constructed standalone branch located at 2115 S.W. State St. The new 3,400-square-foot branch, which re-opened Tuesday, offers four exterior lanes and expanded lobby and office space. “We have a long history of partnering with Hy-Vee for in-store Veridian branch locations, and we’re grateful for that partnership,” said Shelly McGill, Veridian’s central Iowa regional manager. “Shifting our Prairie Trail branch to a standalone location allows us to add drive-up access and more interior space to provide an improved member experience.” Veridian has 10 locations in the Des Moines metro area, including two located inside Hy-Vee stores in Ankeny and Des Moines.
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