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Popular Retailer With a Handful of Iowa Locations Contemplating Closing
We've seen a large number of national retailers and restaurants throw in the towel recently. Once popular businesses like Walgreens and Red Lobster have been shuttering locations across the country, including Iowa. Now we're hearing of another possible business closing, and they have a few locations in Iowa that would...
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The 2nd annual BBQ’s and Brews at the Ballpark takes place at Principal Park, the home of the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines, Iowa on June 22, 2024. Big Al’s Smokin BBQ team members, from left, are Ryan DeVos, Allen DeVos, Iowa Pork Producers Association Youth Ambassador Aubrey Johnson, Iowa Pork Queen Abby Elsamiller, Curt Van Voorst and Steve Rus. Ginnie Coleman/For Iowa Pork.
You’ll Never Guess How Much Money This Iowa Man Won in the Lottery
No win is too small to celebrate when playing the Iowa lottery! This Des Moines man is my new hero and I think everyone can get a good laugh from his story. Usually, when you hear about Iowa lottery winners, you hear a story about a win worth thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars. Tyler's story doesn't involve life-changing money that sets up his entire family. It doesn't even involve money he could use on a house for a downpayment, money he could use to buy his dream car or money that could send him on a lavish vacation.
Lou conducts the Des Moines Symphony! Don't forget to attend Yankee Doodle Pops this Wednesday at the Iowa State Capitol
Join the Des Moines Symphony and your fellow Iowans to celebrate Independence Day at the orchestra's 30th Annual Yankee Doodle Pops! On Wednesday, July 3, Music Director & Conductor Joseph Giunta and the musicians of the Des Moines Symphony perform time-honored patriotic favorites, including the 1812 Overture (complete with cannons!) and Stars & Stripes Forever. The Orchestra will be joined by legendary vocalist Hugh Panaro, who played the Phantom in over 2,000 performances of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Enjoy live music paired with a fireworks display over downtown Des Moines!
Sensory Swim to launch at select Des Moines aquatic centers
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department is making sure all residents can enjoy a day at the pool. The department is launching a brand-new program at Nahas, Northwest, and Teachout aquatic centers. Sensory Swim provides individuals and families with a calming and relaxing experience. Starting July 7th, from noon until […]
'The Prodigy' returns home to defend his title
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Disc Golf Pro Tour's fourth annual Des Moines Challenge gets underway at Pickard Park in Indianola on Friday. As the tour returns to Des Moines, so does Iowan Gannon Buhr. Buhr, at 19-years old, enters the weekend as the No. 1 ranked played on...
Court Center in downtown Des Moines considers office tenants as it rebrands
Working where you used to party? That could happen as the Court Center, once home to a multitude of often rowdy bars and nightclubs, is courting a variety of potential tenants for its now-vacant upper floors. Some of the space, JLL brokerage Vice President Meredith Young said, could be offices. ...
This Iowan forged through fear while camping and found love. Then she faced another one.
Editor's note: Nicole Schrader first told this story on stage at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel." The Des Moines Storytellers Project is a series of storytelling events in which community members work with Register journalists to tell true, first-person stories live on stage. An edited version appears below. There...
Battle of the Badges blood drive now open
DES MOINES, Iowa — LifeServe Blood Center is partnering with local first responders for its annual Battle of the Badges. Now through Saturday, July 6, donors can make an appointment to donate and vote for their favorite first responder group. Organizers say their goal is to rally behind local...
Police share tips on staying safe after 73-year-old woman was kidnapped from her home
DES MOINES, Iowa — It began Wednesday night at about 10:30 p.m. Seventy-three-year-old Cynthia Conard responded to someone at her front door. At her door was Robert Gonzales -- a face familiar because at the end of March, Conard hired him to do repair work in her home. According...
Goodguys 33rd Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals Winners!
105.7 KOKZ welcomes America’s Favorite Car Show, the Goodguys 33rd Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals to Des Moines this weekend! Thanks to everyone who signed up to win family packs of 4 tickets to the event. Congratulations to our winners:. JAMES BALLAS OF NORTH LIBERTY. LEN SBIRAL FROM WATERLOO. KEIRA...
Des Moines River flood mitigation, new trail connections among city's big-ticket projects
From Des Moines River flood mitigation to new trail connections, Iowa's capital city has multiple long-term, high-dollar infrastructure and renovation projects on the horizon. Capital improvement projects are major expenditures that involve the construction and renovation of city-owned buildings and infrastructure. These projects have a minimum life of 10 years, cost at least $10,000 and are funded fully or in part through means such as bonds or federal or state funds.
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Baseball Recap: Dowling Catholic's win ends four-game losing streak at home
Dowling Catholic won the last time they faced Lincoln, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Dowling Catholic Maroons skirted past the Lincoln Lynx 8-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for Dowling Catholic. For Lincoln's part, Aiden Martin was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run...
Clevidence, Gerstel toss complete games to lead Hawks to sweep over Valley
The Ankeny baseball team might be getting hot at the right time. The Hawks swept a home doubleheader on Monday for the first time this season, posting 6-1 and 5-3 victories over Valley. They also extended their winning streak to a season-high four games. The CIML Conference rivals could potentially...
No. 1 Valley sweeps Hawkettes, moves into four-way tie atop CIML Conference
The Ankeny softball team ran into a buzzsaw on Monday night. Top-ranked Valley extended its winning streak to 15 games by sweeping a doubleheader at No. 6 Ankeny. The Tigers overcame an early 2-0 deficit to post a 16-4 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 7-3 triumph.
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 266
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer about his decision to transfer from Central Michigan to Sam Houston State. Coldwell Banker realtor Tom Butler also appears to discuss his friendship with Drue Wolfe, the Ankeny Fanatic photographer who passed away last month.
Oakie leads Jaguars to sweep at Waukee NW, but Johnston captures CIML crown
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Monday’s doubleheader at Waukee Northwest needing a lot of help to stay alive in the CIML Conference race. The Jaguars didn’t get it. While fifth-ranked Centennial swept the No. 8 Wolves, No. 4 Johnston also swept a twinbill at Southeast Polk to...
Altoona Smithfield Foods meat processing facility to close
ALTOONA, Iowa – Smithfield Foods announced Monday it is closing its Altoona ham boning facility. The company said it would improve efficiency by consolidating production at other locations. Smithfield said it plans to meet with the 314 employees affected by the closure to provide transition assistance, including severance and information about possible jobs at other […]
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