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Urbandale Food Pantry hosts 5th annual bike ride to combat hunger in central Iowa
The Urbandale Food Pantry will host its 5th annual Pedal for the Pantry Bike Ride on Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. at Des Moines Water Works Park. Riders can select between four routes, all of which begin and end at Water Works Park and include stops at participating bars and breweries. Upon finishing, the Des Moines Biergarten will provide live music and refreshments from 1 to 3 p.m. In addition, the pantry is collaborating with Mulberry Farm & Food Truck from Central Iowa Shelter & Services to offer brunch. For every brunch ticket purchased, Central Iowa Shelter & Services will provide a nourishing meal to one unhoused individual. To register, visit the Urbandale Food Pantry website.
Norwalk announces groundbreaking event for addition to southwest development corridor
The city of Norwalk, in conjunction with WB Realty Co., announced the opening of Dunn Industrial Park, a new light-industrial development. A groundbreaking event will be held on site, located at Delaware Street and Madison Avenue, at 4 p.m. on Aug. 21. WB Realty Co. recently completed the 39-acre industrial development on the southwest side of Norwalk, which includes two 20,000-square-foot commercial buildings and two multi-acre lots. The development project was completed in July 2024, and the two new buildings are now ready for occupancy. “This helps every resident in multiple ways,” said Hollie Zajicek, economic development director for the city of Norwalk, in a prepared statement. “The Dunn Industrial Park is the newest addition to our long-term strategic plan of growing Norwalk southwest, and eventually connecting to I-35.”
Woolsey New QB1 Under Center For Knoxville Football
The Knoxville Football Squad will have a new signal caller under center this season. Brenden Woolsey got several snaps last year near the end of the season after Noah Keefer went down with an injury. Keefer graduated last spring, so that opened the door for Woolsey to take over. Coach Matt Dunkin tells KNIA/KRLS Sports Woolsey has put in the work during the offseason and is ready to take over full time.
Mary Gegen, Brian Goodell Named 2024 MWC Athletes of the Year
GRINNELL, Iowa – The Midwest Conference (MWC) announced Lake Forest College volleyball player Mary Gegen and Grinnell College cross country and track and field runner Brian Goodell are the 2024 Athletes of the Year on Friday, August 16. The MWC Athletes of the Year Awards are presented annually, recognizing...
108th Meskwaki Powwow draws a global audience
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT – The 108th Annual Meskwaki Powwow wrapped up on Sunday at the Powwow Grounds located on the Settlement about four miles west of Tama. The four-day event celebrated various groups throughout the weekend, including a Veterans’ Day program on Saturday. Attendees came from all corners of Iowa and beyond, including Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen, members of the Sac and Fox tribe from Oklahoma, and a Hawai’i delegation that provided a cultural exchange with local dances, rituals and a fireknife performance. Visitors also enjoyed food and goods from multiple local vendors in addition to enjoying the Powwow program in the main arena that featured dancing, singing and recognition of tribe royalty. Meskwaki Media Director Shannon Mitchell reported that the powwow’s livestream had been seen by well over 300,000 viewers, and an announcer said the streams had been viewed in 82 countries.
Albaugh Seed Treatment Team Honors David Winston’s Retirement, Welcomes Quentin Edelman
Ankeny, IA (August 15, 2024) — Albaugh, LLC announced that David Winston, Key Account Manager – Seed Treatments, has announced his retirement, effective December 31, following a highly respected seed industry sales career that has spanned nearly 45 years. He has been with Albaugh since 2014. Albaugh has...
Sienknecht named to all-division Iowa Star Conference South squad
TRAER – The North Tama softball program continued its upward trajectory this season under second-year head coach Madonna Merchant by landing seven players on the Iowa Star Conference South all-division teams including former GMG pitcher Adelyn Sienknecht. For the second year in a row, Redhawk infielder Gabriella ‘Gabby’ Seda...
Community garden finally gets win vs. restrictive city ordinances
DES MOINES, Iowa — For a hundred years, it was a forgotten space. “It was barren. Not much of anything,” says neighbor, Bill Callahan, of the half-acre lot at 24th and High Streets in Des Moines. “I presumed it would become a parking lot for somebody.” But Ryan Francois saw something in it. “I live […]
Des Moines couple stuck with $1,100 bill after failing to remove homeless from property
DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s a 65-acre patch of green goodness, with a consistent problem. “We would come out every night after work, pick up the garbage, lug it back up to the car, and repeat.”. Gerri Beeler-Schmitt and her husband have been dealing with garbage for decades....
Iowa State Fair husband calling contest winner channeled 'Ice Ice Baby' into her call
Seven competitors took part in one of the most iconic and unique competitions the Iowa State Fair is nationally recognized for: the husband calling contest. “GARYYYYYYYYY!” one contestant cried. “IRRRRRR-VIN!!” another one sang in her highest soprano timbre. ...
USDA criticizes Iowa's planned summer feeding program, raising doubts over waiver approval
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has criticized Iowa's proposal to launch its own summer feeding program with federal money, saying it shows the state believes it "knows better than its own families do about what their needs are" and raising questions about whether the state's plan will be approved. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that Iowa will seek a waiver from the 2025 Summer EBT program. The EBT program would provide Iowa families with pre-loaded electronic benefits...
Vote for the top class of 2026 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the best class 2026 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 25 best juniors in the area list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best class of 2026 recruit and...
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