Gilman
LATEST NEWS
Chinese restaurant specializing in barbecue duck, pork closes 'temporarily' July 29
After 22 years on Second Avenue in Des Moines, a Chinese restaurant “temporarily” closes July 29. Le’s Chinese Bar-B-Que closes, taking its Chinese and Vietnamese specialties with it. But fans of the restaurant can breathe easy; the owners are looking for a new space. Owners Tri Le and his wife Julie moved to Des Moines from Vietnam in 1992 and opened their Chinese restaurant in 2002. Second Avenue is now under construction with lane shifts. The...
Interim principal hired for coming school year at Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School will have an interim principal in the coming school year. Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District's school board on Monday formally approved Pam Dodge to lead the middle school for the 2024-25 school year, with her first day on the job to be Wednesday, July 24. Dodge said in a district...
Nationwide announces plans to reduce workforce by 5% over the next year
Nationwide is planning to cut its workforce by 5% in the upcoming year. As of early Friday afternoon, Nationwide had not publicly announced any layoffs, only that it plans to reduce its workforce by 5% over the next year. The Columbus, Ohio, based insurance and financial services company with operations in the Des Moines...
Iowa State shows off new Hilton Coliseum video board
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State unveiled a long-awaited upgrade inside Hilton Coliseum Friday. Previous video above: Iowa State's Hilton Coliseum to see upgrades this summer. The home of several Cyclone sports will have a new video board. Iowa State posted photos of the new scoreboard on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Des Moines to celebrate Folds of Honor
DES MOINES, Iowa — The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will be visiting the Iowa State Fair this year to celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to families of fallen or disabled veterans and first responders. This comes as the horses have embarked...
Prominent Black creatives to discuss growing up in Iowa at the Des Moines Art Center
Three high-profile Iowa natives will be in conversation this Sunday at the Des Moines Art Center. Artist b. Robert Moore and artist-activist Jordan Weber will join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones. The evening sees the three come together to talk about growing up in the predominately white state of Iowa, with a discussion that touches on their “…pursuits to bring wider and more nuanced stories of our American history to the forefront.”
Mandatory Payout for Prairie Meadows Jackpot Pick 5
Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Altoona, IA will hold a mandatory payout of the Pick 5 jackpot on Monday July 29, 2024. The track received approval from the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission to force out the jackpot, which hasn't been paid since mid-June. "The Pick 5 jackpot has grown to...
Mullet’s restaurant in Ames set for grand opening Friday
Mullet’s, the newest family-friendly eatery on the west side of Ames, will celebrate its grand opening on Friday. The restaurant, which offers a special mix of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, along with signature bloody marys, is owned by local entrepreneur Miranda Cook and her husband Jordan. The pair has been readying the former West Towne Pub location for a number of weeks, even serving food for select customers beginning last Saturday, as a soft opening of sorts.
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Shakespeare, Christmas in July, Cornbread Festival and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — Looking for something to do this weekend? Or, want to try out a new place to grab a bite to eat?. Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, July 19-21. Previous video above: Des Moines Biergarten returning to Water Works Park. Friday,...
Drake University Announces New Board of Trustee Members
Four new trustees join the Board, three members retire. Drake University is pleased to announce the next class of Board of Trustee members. The four new members include Esfand Dinshaw, Jeff Russell, Nikki Syverson, and Tiffany Tauscheck. The incoming trustees were approved by the Board earlier this year and began their initial three-year term of service on July 1, 2024. Additionally, Larry Zimpleman, Cathy Lacy, and Martha Capps have retired from the Board after completing their terms.
DMPS will have 12 new principals this year. Get to know them here:
Des Moines Public Schools students at 12 schools will see new principals come the first day of school. The new hires include the return of a previous principal and three administrators moving to new positions within Iowa's largest school district. ...
College basketball's sharpest defensive masterminds: T.J. Otzelberger, Steve Pikiell top the charts
Business is booming for college basketball offenses. Last offseason's tweaked block-or-charge rule certainly gave the offensive player another edge, and college basketball responded with its most efficient offensive season ever. How can opposing defensive coordinators punch back? There's a push-pull for many between adopting an aggressive or a passive defense....
Metro’s own legendary Olympic gymnastics coach inspires young athletes ahead of 2024 Paris games
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The country is flipping with excitement for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, but gymnasts at Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance in West Des Moines are particularly eager. Partially because the gym’s Olympic history serves as a reminder that they, too, can achieve their dreams. “For me, I just know that no […]
Iowans to watch at the Olympics
The Olympics opening ceremony in Paris kicks off at 12:30pm today.Why it matters: More than a dozen athletes with Iowa ties will compete, KCCI reports.State of play: Most of them competed on the collegiate level.At least eight attended Iowa State University and five attended the University of Iowa (UI).Zoom in: Karissa Schweizer is competing for Team USA's women's track team.She was raised in Urbandale, attended Dowling Catholic High School and ran cross country at the University of Missouri.Meanwhile, Peter Jok, who grew up in Des Moines, will compete in men's basketball for South Sudan, his birth country.He played high school basketball at Roosevelt and Valley before joining the team at UI.How to watch: The Games will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.Plus: Follow Axios' Olympics coverage and take note of key event dates. Peter Jok grew up in Des Moines and will make his Olympics debut in Paris on the basketball court. Photo: Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Ames softball player Katie Riesselman was voted the Ames Tribune's Athlete of the Week
Ames softball player Katie Riesselman is the Ames Tribune's Athlete of the Week winner for the week of July 15-21. Riesselman won Athlete of the Week with a whopping 93% of the vote. Collins-Maxwell softball player Erica Houge took second with 4%. ...
Women’s Network Member Profile
First Job: My first official job was working at a donut and ice cream store in Knoxville, IA. Awards/Recognitions: In the past I have received the following awards: The Stevinson Award presented by the Missouri Rehabilitation Association, Bulldog Forever Volunteer Award presented by Truman State University, Show-Me State Female Volunteer of the Year, Elks Officer of the Year, and Job Point Employee of the Year.
The City of Cedar Rapids takes legal action against mysterious structure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids is taking action against a property that has a mysterious structure on it. When KCRG spoke with the structure’s owner, he told us it’s a power generator and a solution for sustainable energy around the world. But at night it would...
Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.