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Downtown Des Moines’ newest apartment development opens
One of the first things Mike Whalen tells people about the Tempo is that it is built like a fortress. The seven-story residential and commercial project is constructed with insulated concrete form walls that not only provide good insulation but also act as a sound barrier. Floors are also made with concrete.
Flyers outside Latino-owned businesses in Hampton labeled as 'hate crime' by community
HAMPTON, Iowa — Early Tuesday morning, flyers were posted outside Latino-owned businesses in Hampton in Franklin County in North Central Iowa. The flyers read in part, "Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit, Trump 2024." Staff at one of the Latino businesses in downtown Hampton say the flyer was a slap in...
Leaders in affordable housing pushing for more opportunities
DES MOINES, Iowa — Housing for the homeless and affordable housing in general is something a group is actively working on in central Iowa. A couple of months ago, WHO 13 News reported about the old Days Inn Hotel off of Merle Hay that was being repurposed by Anawim Housing for living quarters for the […]
Council tables water line warranty programs
Aug. 14—Unsure of whether the city could add an amendment to its new agreement with a company who could provide service line warranties for residents, the Newton City Council opted to table the item at the Aug. 5 meeting until officials know for sure if they can redistribute the 10 percent cut the city receives from the premiums. Newton News previously reported about a presentation during the ...
Omaha man sentenced to prison for bank robbery spree in Nebraska, South Dakota, North Carolina, and Iowa
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man will serve time in prison after admitting to nearly two dozen bank robberies. Demitrius Alston, 34, was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to more than 19 years in prison for bank robbery, attempted bank robbery, and conspiracy to commit interference with interstate commerce by way of robbery.
Griswold Teen Brings Home the Hardware from the Iowa State Fair Cow/Calf Division
(Griswold) Paige Baier, a “Spit Fires” 4H Club member in Montgomery County, brought home some top awards from the Iowa State Fair this week. On Monday, Paige showed the Champion Division 5 Cow Calf Pair. Paige is grateful for the opportunity and credits Deb and Roger Vorthmann of...
City of Fort Dodge to hold referendum on new franchise fee
FORT DODGE, Iowa — Leaders in Fort Dodge have decided that if voters approve a new franchise fee next month, the funds will go to the police department. The referendum goes to a vote on Sept. 10. On the ballot will be a 5% franchise fee on gas and...
Waukee planning and zoning approves plan from Apple to create wetland
WAUKEE, Iowa — A plan to create what's called a prairie pothole, or wetland, now needs approval from the city of Waukee. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission signed off on it Tuesday night. The 220-acre plot is owned by tech giant Apple. The property is in the far...
Iconic Union Pacific’s Big Boy Steam Engine To Stop In Carroll Sept. 4
Pictured: UP’s Big Boy when it visited Carroll on Aug. 2, 2019. Union Pacific’s beloved Big Boy No. 4014 steam engine is scheduled to make a whistle-stop in Carroll near the beginning of September on its “Heartland of America” tour. The enormous 132-foot, 1.2-million-pound engine operated from 1941 to 1961. Union Pacific began restoring Big Boy in 2013 and returned it to service for tours in 2019 as part of the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad’s construction. The Heartland of America Tour begins Aug. 28 in Cheyenne, Wyo. and includes a path east to Illinois before turning south to the Gulf of Mexico and returning to Wyoming via Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado. Big Boy’s whistle-stop at the Carroll Depot is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 4. The engine is expected to roll in from the west around 12:30 p.m. and depart toward Boone at 1 p.m. Safety during the tour is a high priority for Union Pacific, and they remind spectators to remain at least 25 feet back from railroad tracks at all times. More information on the Big Boy’s 2024 Heartland of America tour is included below.
Scranton tractor ride draws many enthusiasts
Forty-one drivers drove classic tractors in the annual Scranton tractor ride last Saturday morning. Organized by Dawn Rudolph, the route went south, stopping in Bayard at Landus for a mid-morning break. The cool weather was appreciated by the drivers and riders. The event started and ended at the Scranton Community...
West Des Moines Chick-fil-A to temporarily close for renovations
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Fans of one central Iowa Chick-fil-A location will have to temporarily say goodbye to waffle fries and chicken sandwiches as it undergoes renovations. The chain's location at 4502 University Ave. will be open Saturday, Aug. 31 before closing for construction on Sunday, Sept. 1.
Townhall event on homelessness Wednesday night at DMACC Urban Campus
DES MOINES, Iowa – Residents of the River Bend neighborhood have organized a townhall event Wednesday night to discuss a proposed City of Des Moines ordinance targeting the homeless that bans sleeping in public spaces. The Community Townhall on Homelessness is being held at DMACC’s Urban Campus at 1144 7th St. in Des Moines from […]
Hawk golfers return 4 varsity regulars from team that placed 10th in Class 4A
Despite losing its top two players to graduation, the Ankeny boys’ golf team still boasts plenty of talent. The Hawks return four varsity regulars from a team that placed 10th in last year’s Class 4A state meet with a 634 total. They are seniors Duncan Beelner, Kyler Crimmins, Evan Hodapp and Caden Weddingfeld.
'This is a pretty unique situation.' Iowa Cubs roster full of prized prospects
Shortly after learning he’d been promoted to Triple-A, Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw walked into the visiting clubhouse at Trustmark Park where the Tennessee Smokies had been playing on Aug. 4 and saw another celebration breaking out. Outfielder Kevin Alcantara and infielder James Triantos were smiling and hugging teammates after learning that they, too, were headed to the Iowa Cubs. ...
City: Worker used racial epithet, mocked disabled colleague, threatened staff
A City of Des Moines worker resigned recently after being accused of mocking a disabled colleague, using a racial slur and threatening his colleagues. State records indicate Bryan P. Nelson worked for the City of Des Moines as a public works maintenance employee from April 2016 until he quit on May 23, 2024. According to […]
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