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Demolition underway on Valley Junction building
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 130-year-old building in West Des Moines' Valley Junction is starting to come down. Demolition is underway on the former Longest Yard Bar and Grille on Fifth Street. The owner says the building could not be repaired or saved. It has not yet been said...
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
Cyclones look to continue their rise in the Big 12 with one of the nation's most experienced teams
Iowa State improved from four to seven wins last season, and the Cyclones are in position to build on that number with a manageable schedule and a bevy of experienced players. The Cyclones bring back 19 starters, tied with Iowa for third most in the nation behind Virginia Tech (22) and Oklahoma State (21), according to 247Sports. Ninth-year coach Matt Campbell said for a program that must rely on player development rather than recruiting five-star athletes to have success, retaining talent is one of his most challenging tasks in the transfer portal era. “We just are not going to ever be the people that have the most money or most NIL money,” Campbell said. “We’ll have to be the team that develops our players better than anybody. When we have been at our best, we’ve been older and been able to keep our guys and get older.”
Warning In Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin: If You See A Dryer Sheet In Your Mailbox Leave It There
Summer is coming to an end and that warm humid weather is still here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution. A random dryer sheet in your mailbox sounds weird I know...and some people have noticed these dryer sheets in their mailboxes. They actual reportedly work.
Vote for state’s top running back entering 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the state’s best running back entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive best players by position list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the state’s best RB recruit and be sure to read all of our preview...
Iowa State University welcomes thousands of students on move-in day
AMES, Iowa — For any parent bringing a student to Iowa State University for the first time, a welcome sight is a team with bright shirts saying ‘Move-In Crew.’ This team wanders the area outside Friley Hall with a big cart on wheels to help move people in. “I moved in this Saturday to Freddy, […]
'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' now playing at Des Moines Civic Center
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ten-time Tony Award winning musical, "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" is now playing at the Des Moines Civic Center. It opened Tuesday night. Two and a half hours of dancing, singing and flying through the air captured the hearts of Iowans and earned a standing ovation as the final curtain fell.
Professional Soccer Stadium is Showings Signs of Life in Iowa?
Is a professional soccer stadium finally showing signs of life in Des Moines? It appears that progress is being made toward building the stadium, even though it could still be a while before construction begins. The original plans for the stadium were to have the construction completed by 2024. Those...
Waukee school district opens new elementary school building
URBANDALE, Iowa — Many students in the Waukee Community School District will start the new year in a new building. Waterford Elementary will open in the northwest part of Urbandale. The first day of school is this Friday, but the district is giving people a chance to see what it looks like.
Back-to-school: Drake students move into dorms for new academic year
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's move-in day at Drake University. All day Wednesday, students are rushing to settle into their dorms. Members of the Drake football and women's basketball teams have been on campus all morning, ready to help new students find their bearings. Griff II, Drake's live mascot,...
Local 5 Weekend Guide: World Food and Music Festival, 'Moulin Rouge!' and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — School may be back in session — or close to it — but that doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to summer fun. Whether you've already returned to class or you're holding on to the last breaths of August, Local 5 rounded up five events for you to end your week in style.
'We'll always have his back': Child cancer patient in Iowa made honorary police officer
The wail of police sirens spurred a smile across 11-year-old Blake Bonta's face Tuesday evening. His fifth-grade teacher, guiding a police cruiser down Urbandale's city streets, said the sight of his student grinning from the passenger seat marked a high point in his 32-year career. In January of 2023, Bonta's...
Free face painting, inflatable slides and a kids train! The 20th annual Ingersoll LIVE block party is this Saturday | Paid Content
Ingersoll LIVE, presented by Bankers Trust, will celebrate its 20th annual event on August 24. The free, family-friendly block party will be hosted in the 2300 block of Ingersoll Avenue – a new location for the event! The community is invited to enjoy live music, entertainment, vendors and kids activities between 3-10 p.m.
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