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An armadillo in Iowa? Yes, more are finding their way into the state.
Keep an eye on the side of the road, you might spot an armadillo. For 100 years, the creatures have been expanding northward across the United States from Mexico. It's not known how many are actually living in Iowa, but two recent sightings in central Iowa are part of a growing trend, according to data from an Iowa Department of Natural Resources official. ...
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative surveying businesses about obesity prevention, care
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, in partnership with Iowa State University and the Society of Human Resource Management, is surveying Iowa businesses to assess the business needs, interests, opportunities and challenges related to workplace obesity prevention and treatment. The survey will gather data on current practices, perceived barriers and potential solutions for obesity prevention. Results from the survey will be unveiled during the 2024 Obesity Roundtable held on Sept. 17 from 9-11 a.m. at the State Historical Building. The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous, and all information collected will be reported at the aggregate level. To complete the survey, click here.
Doxing And Swatting On The Rise In Parts Of Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin
A growing trend not just in larger parts of the Midwest, but the entire United States has the FBI warning parents about online privacy. It seems like kids know way more about the internet than we do. Sadly with that knowledge comes confidence. Kids may feel safe online thinking they know it well. This can lead to them accidentally releasing information about themselves. This information leak can then result in doxxing, or even worse... swatting.
Bird sues three contractors for failing to notify officials before digging
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed lawsuits against three contractors who allegedly failed to call Iowa One Call before digging and damaged or risked damaging underground utilities. To prevent accidentally damaging electric, gas, water, sewer or communication utilities while digging, anyone planning to excavate must contact Iowa One Call 48 hours before digging. The weekends […]
Iowa Finance Authority Board awards millions of dollars to support affordable rental homes for Iowans
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors awarded a total of $10.6M in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of a total of 404 affordable rental homes for Iowans, some of which are in the TV6 viewing area. The awards were made...
The Ames Senior Variety Show has hosted 600 performers in 30 years and is still going strong
Ames Senior Variety Show publicity chair Marilyn Johnson believes "life goes on and on," regardless of age. That annual reminder is why more than 600 individuals have performed in the annual Ames Senior Variety Show across three decades. ...
Air-fried cicadas top the menu this weekend in Ames
If you’ve ever had a hankering to taste Iowa-fried cicadas, you’ll have your chance this weekend. Ginny Mitchell, education program coordinator at the Iowa State University Insect Zoo, says one popular element of the annual Bug Village event is edible insects. Mitchell collected hundreds of the 13- and 17-year cicadas this spring which she plans to air-fry, sprinkle with seasoning, and serve to visitors to the Ames campus on Saturday.
Teen ATV Driver Crashes with Pickup Truck
Yesterday there was a crash between an ATV and a pickup truck that left a 17-year-old driver dead. Around 2:15 yesterday, the Marshall County Communication Center received a report of a head-on motor vehicle crash between an ATV and pickup truck near the 1100 mile of 320th St. just southwest of Rhodes. When authorities arrived, they found the teenage driver in the road unconscious, CPR and other life saving measures were immediately given. The teen was transported to the UnityPoint Hospital but eventually the teen passed away from injuries sustained. The Iowa State Patrol has been contacted for a technical crash investigation as this crash remains under investigation. The identity of the teen juvenile has not yet been released.
Des Moines police investigating potential road rage shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating a shooting that may have been the result of a road rage incident Wednesday night. According to a DMPD X post, the shooting occurred near the intersection of 2nd Avenue and University Avenue. Police said there were no injuries, but the victim’s vehicle did […]
Principal® names Deanna Strable President and Chief Operating Officer
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 21, 2024-- Principal Financial Group ® (Nasdaq: PFG) today announced that Deanna Strable, executive vice president and current chief financial officer, is named president and chief operating officer. Dan Houston will continue to serve as CEO and Chairman of the Board. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240821207146/en/ Deanna Strable (Photo: Business Wire)
Downtown Des Moines viaduct gets new mural
A local artist and DMPS principal is painting a new mural on the Southwest 9th viaduct after the city painted over a "creepy" mural depicting Jack Nicholson's character from "The Shining."Flashback: The city covered the former mural last year after it was painted without permission.Both the artist and its date remain unknown.Driving the news: The Shop, a nearby event center that took over the former Des Moines Social Club space, commissioned local artist and Moulton Elementary principal Eddie McCulley to paint a new piece.McCulley is creating a colorful, kaleidoscope-like mural similar to a mandala, he tells Axios. He wanted to create a bright burst of color to brighten the area.He's painted multiple murals at his school as well.What's next: The work isn't finished yet and he plans to paint the bridge's upper wings."It's really kind of a zen kind of moment for me, too," he says. "So, I'm not rushing it." The former mysterious mural. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios
Popular Waukee cookie shop to close its doors, hosting one last blood drive
WAUKEE, Iowa — Bad news for your sweet tooth tonight out of Waukee. Echo's Cookie Shop is closing this week. Echo, the owner, announced she is retiring at the end of the week. The bakery on West Hickman will be open through Friday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m....
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.
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