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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 ...
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...
Adventureland Resort adds more fun-filled days with expanded Summer Season
ALTOONA, Iowa — Adventureland Resort continues its 50th celebration by offering a gift to its guests. The Home of Iowa’s Best Thrills is extending its summer season by adding three days to its calendar along with more hours each day this week. Adventureland will extend its daily operations through August 21, providing even more time to ride theme park favorites like the reimagined Underground, Monster, Flying Viking and more.
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Nursing home property in Des Moines sold to California entity
Skywalk Health Holdings LLC, based in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., paid TZVI Realty LLC $5.7 million for property at 5608 S.W. Ninth St. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes a one-story, 25,412-square-foot building constructed in 1962. Genesis Senior Living Center, with 80 units, is located in the facility. The property is valued at $2.4 million. The transaction was recorded Aug. 6.
New retail center latest in commercial growth for Polk City
The final touches are almost done on a new retail center in Polk City, which owner Shane Torres said is the first center of its kind in many years in the growing northern Polk County community. Torres, who is also the owner of Remax Concepts, said the 7,700-square-foot center is...
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.
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.
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 […]
Victim drowns in Iowa City golf course pond
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A person drowned in a pond at an Iowa City golf course after being trapped under some maintenance equipment on Wednesday afternoon. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at Pleasant Valley Golf Course, located at 4390 Sand Road SE, at around 1:39 p.m.
Compassion vs. City Code: 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. But lately there’s been more. “Sure enough, […]
Kim Reynolds seeks waiver from Summer EBT food program, says state can serve more kids
Iowa is seeking a waiver to opt out of a federal program to provide grocery money to low-income kids next summer and instead use the money to provide boxes of food that could be picked up at participating organizations around the state. Gov. Kim Reynolds' announcement Thursday comes after she drew widespread criticism...
Iowa DOT’s Pete Hjelmstad: Bridge construction updates, other projects of interest; travel reminders regarding back to school & Labor Day weekend
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Pete Hjelmstad joined the morning show (8/15/24) to talk about the latest updates regarding the bridge replacements on Highway 14, 18, 218 and at Lansing along with other construction projects. He also reminded listeners about students going back to school and the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
WATCH: KCCI's Jason Sydejko takes 2nd place in Iowa State Fair air guitar competition
DES MOINES, Iowa — The latest forecast calls for a 100% chance of rock 'n' roll. » See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here. KCCI chief meteorologist Jason Sydejko competed in the air guitar contest at this year's Iowa State Fair, and he proudly took home the silver medal.
Vote for the top class of 2027 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the best class 2027 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 15 best sophomores in the area list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best class of 2027 recruit and...
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