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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Car wash property in Clive sold to Georgia-based entity
Marc 1 Holdings, an entity managed by Atlanta-based Mammoth Holdings, paid IA11 10056 Clive LLC $6.2 million for property at 10056 Hickman Court in Clive, Polk County real estate records show. A Silverstar Car Wash with tunnel wash system opened on the site in July. The site previously was occupied...
Metro school district balancing usefulness and challenges of AI this school year
WAUKEE, Iowa — As students and teachers return to classrooms this year, they face a new tool and potential adversary — artificial intelligence. The Waukee Community School District is confronting the challenge head-on. The district has created an AI plan, outlining appropriate and inappropriate uses of artificial intelligence for students and teachers. Classrooms have “AI […]
Iowa Weather Alert: Des Moines Faces Weekend Thunderstorms and Heat
Des Moines, IA – Cooler weather is expected in Des Moines through Friday, but residents should prepare for significant changes by the weekend. Thursday and Friday will bring partly cloudy skies with highs ranging from 75 to 82 degrees. Low temperatures will stay in the 50s and 60s, providing a brief respite from the summer heat.
First Topgolf in Iowa to Open in Des Moines
Topgolf, a Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp., announced today that it will open its first venue in Iowa, Topgolf Des Moines, on September 6, its 101st global outdoor venue. Topgolf’s new golf club, The Sure Thing, within the West Des Moines city limits, employs roughly 300 employees and is designed to make golf less complicated for beginners or those whose game isn’t that great.
Luke Bryan's Des Moines concert has been postponed. When will he come to Iowa?
Country star Luke Bryan has postponed his Des Moines show originally set for Saturday. Iowa Events Center posted on X the show will now be held Oct. 6 at Wells Fargo Arena. All tickets bought for Saturday's show will be honored on the new date. ...
Des Moines man celebrating after winning Lucky for Life lottery
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man claimed the Lucky for Life prize of $25,000 a year after Monday’s drawing. Paul Freeman, 59, was checking his ticket on Tuesday night when it rang in as a winner. Freeman thought it was an error and proceeded to check the ticket three times on the store’s […]
Motorcyclist injured in crash that slowed traffic on I-80 near Clive
CLIVE, Iowa — A crash on Interstate 80/35 near Clive had traffic backed up on Wednesday afternoon. According to Iowa 511, the crash was reported around 4 p.m. Wednesday. The right lane was blocked between Exit 125 Hickman Road and I-35 Clive. The Clive Police Department tells KCCI this...
West Des Moines teen allegedly punches roommate
A West Des Moines man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting his roommate in the home. Durrell Marquise Davis, 19, of 1260 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 4:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 1200...
Awesome Craft/Makers Markets Happening in Eastern Iowa This Fall
Earlier this month, Midwest Living published a list of '10 Great Makers Markets to Visit This Fall.' We're happy to report that one Iowa market made the cut! It's called The Pear Fair, and it's held annually in Cedar Falls. The Pear Fair is a popular craft fair that showcases...
Homeless schoolchildren across Iowa benefit from American Rescue Plan Act funds
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa school children experiencing homelessness are getting some help in the form of $424,000 in federal funding. But now the shocker: it’s headed to 25 different school districts. “I bet it would baffle you,” says Jen Durham, who battled homelessness with her young children after fleeing domestic abuse a decade ago. […]
Would you bike 120 miles? Iowa now has America’s longest paved trail loop
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s Let’s Connect project has finished, connecting the High Trestle and Raccoon River Valley Trails, creating a 120-mile loop of continuous paved bike trails. The project to connect the two trails has been in the works since the 1980s. Now that it’s completed many cyclists are expected […]
Proposal: Nursing home would have 10 years to pay $1 million owed to the state
(Fremont Co) An Iowa nursing home that owes taxpayers more than $1 million has negotiated a 10-year payment plan with state officials. In May, the for-profit Tabor Manor Care Center in Fremont County filed for bankruptcy, listing $1.3 million in assets and $2.3 million in liabilities. By far, the 46-bed...
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
‘I love this team’: Defending state champ Zuber, Hawks seek another podium finish
Although the Ankeny boys’ cross country team is third in the Class 4A preseason rankings by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches, the Hawks might be the team to beat on paper. Ankeny returns four of its top seven runners from last year’s squad that earned a second consecutive...
ISU ART GALLERY TO DISPLAY HO CHUNK ARTIST’S EXHIBIT
THE MEMORIAL UNION ART GALLERY AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY WILL BE HOSTING AN EXHIBIT BY HENRY PAYER, A HO CHUNK ARTIST ENROLLED IN THE WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA LIVING IN SIOUX CITY. PAYER’S COLLAGE PAINTINGS REINCORPORATE TRADITIONAL OBJECTS, FORMS, AND MOTIFS USING CONTEMPORARY METHODS AND TECHNIQUES. THE EXHIBIT TITLED...
City of Granger announces the return of Granger Days 2024 on Aug. 24
The city of Granger recently announced that Granger Days 2023 will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Centennial Park. There are many fun events planned for people of all ages, including children’s inflatables, rock wall, dunk tank, parade, bags tournament, sand volleyball tournament, pizza, pints & puzzle, music by Spotlight Entertainment DJ Service, vendor village, live music by Jake Schrodt and David Watson, beer and wine slushies, food trucks, a movie in the park and fireworks. ...
Women’s Soccer Preview: Iowa State & Butler
Drake women's soccer is aiming for its first win of the 2024 season after starting 0-1-1. The Bulldogs will face regional rivals Iowa State on August 22 and Butler on August 25, concluding a three-game homestand. Freshman Isabella Balsley scored in her debut, helping the team secure a draw against St. Thomas, while they fell 1-0 to Kansas at home.
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