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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 list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of Iowa’s best class of 2026 recruit and be sure to read...
Western Iowa Forecast: Scattered Showers Today, Pleasant Weekend Ahead
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa residents can expect a mix of weather conditions this weekend, starting with scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder today. These weather events will primarily impact areas in the northeast this morning and continue into the evening. While today’s temperatures will be warm, with highs ranging between 76 and 87 degrees, the weather will gradually improve as the weekend progresses.
Ames hires full-time sustainability coordinator in an effort to go green
AMES, Iowa — The City of Ames is going green. And now it's one step closer to that dream. If you take a walk through Ames, you might come across some of the efforts made to be more eco-friendly. Officials have started switching out traditional city vehicles for hybrids and electric cars. Plus, gardens with native plants absorb rainwater to prevent storm water runoff pollution.
Hines: What's next for Iowa State football in Year 2 with Rocco Becht at the helm?
AMES – Iowa State has had plenty of quarterbacks to get excited about over the last decade or so. Grant Rohach, Sam Richardson, Joel Lanning, Zeb Noland, Jacob Park, Kyle Kempt and Hunter Dekkers all showed enough flashes to make Cyclone fans optimistic about the future of the position. For all sorts of...
Here's how the Polk County Health Department is offering free morning-after pills
The Polk County Health Department is now offering morning-after pills to residents at no cost. The state's largest county public health department is now offering free emergency contraceptives, along with condoms and lubricants, to anyone who visits the agency at its Des Moines location. ...
Newton Volleyball Holds First Scrimmage
Newton’s 2024-2025 Volleyball team scrimmaged in their home gym yesterday morning with Lynnville-Sully and Marshalltown. It was the first time this squad went against different players. Head Coach Heidi Woollums liked what she saw. “I’m very very pleased with how they played today. When you go through your open...
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