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Des Moines Public Works hosts monthly SCRUB event after tornado hits city
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Public Works says it is making a second pass to pick up storm debris afterMonday's tornado. The city has already hauled away more than 440 truckloads of tree limbs and branches. Homeowners are asked to put any debris at their curb as soon...
Full Suite of Services at Capital Landscaping | Paid Content
Paid Content | Monica Emerson, Botanical Designer, talks about the many services available at Capital Landscaping including Patios, Retaining Walls, Landscape Design, mowing, lawn fertilizer programs and fall lawn aeration. Still time to meet with a designer and have installation done before winter.
Simple change to enjoy the rest of summer
We’re in the middle of summer, and you might be feeling like you haven’t accomplished nearly as much fun as everyone else. Erin Port shares a simple change to make this summer. You can find Erin’s “Summer Done” list here: https://simplepurposefulliving.com/done-list/
80/35 asked us to try something new. Iowa music fans had a mixed response
The 80/35 music festival, held for years in downtown Des Moines, had a new location and different feel in 2024, but still had plenty to offer. And the music — and the people — were (still) amazing.
‘Don’t Know Why This Is Happening in 2024’: Black Man Who Wears Locs to Honor Deceased Father Fired from Company He Says Allows White Men to Wear Long Hair
Drew Harvey, a 26-year-old Black man, was two weeks into his new job at TMC Transportation when he was told by a supervisor he was […] ‘Don’t Know Why This Is Happening in 2024’: Black Man Who Wears Locs to Honor Deceased Father Fired from Company He Says Allows White Men to Wear Long Hair
Jasper County Fair to host bigger and better rodeo this year
Jul. 19—It was always the intention that one day the Jasper County Fair Rodeo would grow into a full rodeo with more events for competitors, more action the audience and more seating to accommodate the increased attendance. Well, it looks like this is the year, and the fair board is going all out. Chauncy Wiggins-Kain, of the Jasper County Fair Board, said in the past it has always been ...
‘They just played better and beat us’: Jags drop 2-0 decision to Baumler, Dowling
While Ankeny Centennial star Joey Oakie elected to turn pro after being selected in the MLB amateur draft, Dowling Catholic’s Trever Baumler reportedly turned down some pretty good offers to finish out his high school career and to play college baseball at TCU. The Maroons benefited from that decision...
Supervisors approve 2% supplemental wage increase for union workers
Jul. 19—The Jasper County Board of Supervisors on July 9 approved a 2 percent supplemental wage package for union employees of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2840 and Public Professional and Maintenance Local 2003 (PPME). Two memorandums of understanding were submitted to the board of supervisors for approval, one for each union that was ...
Dallas County Sheriff’s Report July 19
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Rudolph Zagar, 39, of 2524 McKinley Ave., Perry, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation. *A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
How Iowa State basketball is approaching the evaluation period
On Friday evening, college basketball coaches from around the country will come together in one small town in the South – but not for a big kumbaya. Rather, coaches will find spots on metal bleachers and against open concrete walls to watch the nation's premier high school basketball talent compete at the conclusion of Nike's EYBL season at Peach Jam.
RAGBRAI in Indianola “Just Eat It” Wednesday
RAGBRAI will stop in Indianola this Wednesday, day four of the annual event. Indianola has been designated as a “meeting town” in between the overnight stops of Winterset and Knoxville, and the theme for the Indianola stop will be “Just Eat It.” The current proposed route has the riders entering the city on Hwy 92, turning north and traveling through the downtown Indianola square, where the proposed activities including food trucks, vendors, entertainment, a bike shop, safety tent, and hydration station will be located as riders then make their way south onto Highway 65/69 towards Milo.
City of Perry names Molly Milosevich as housing and development manager
The city of Perry has named Molly Milosevich as the new housing and development manager. Milosevich brings four years of government planning experience to the position. She most recently held the role of assistant planner for the city of Grimes. "I am so grateful for this opportunity to work for...
Fareway still planning second Waukee store, but hasn't set a construction date
Fareway still plans to build a second location in northwest Waukee but the supermarket chain does not yet know when. Fareway currently has a store at 200 S.E. Laurel St. in Waukee. The company also owns more than 7 acres on adjoining parcels about 2 miles away at the southwest corner of Northwest Sunrise Drive and Northwest 10th Street, according to Dallas County property records.
Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick slated for August 10
One of the most exciting days of the calendar year for younger Iowa fans is the annual Kids’ Day at Kinnick. Iowa announced recently that its annual Kids’ Day at Kinnick is slated for Saturday, Aug. 10 with more details to come soon. It gives the public its first glimpse of the Hawkeyes with an open practice. One of the highlights historically has been the Kids Captains joining Hawkeye players on the field for photos following an exclusive inside look at Kinnick Stadium. All of the other younger fans will have opportunities to meet the players and get autographs following the open...
West Des Moines woman allegedly brandishes kitchen knife in fight
A West Des Moines woman was arrested early Friday after she allegedly brandished a kitchen knife in the course of a domestic dispute. Christina Coronado, 38, of 7255 Lake Dr., West Des Moines, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-display or use a weapon and two counts of child endangerment.
LOOKING AHEAD FOR ISU FOOTBALL: Week 11, the Utah Utes
Oct 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham celebrates after the game against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Editor’s note: Eleventh in a 12-part series previewing each of Iowa State’s 2024...
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