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Iowa DOT’s Pete Hjelmstad: Updates on Hwy 14, Hwy 18, Hwy 218 & Lansing bridge projects along with future road work to watch out for
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Pete Hjelmstad joined the morning show (7/18/24) to talk about the latest updates regarding the bridge replacements on Highway 14, 18, 218 and at Lansing along with other construction projects. The latest on the...
A tour of Verizon's Des Moines switch center reveals the key to its cell network in Iowa
From barnyards to batteries, Verizon's Des Moines switch center works to ensure uninterrupted service during everything from concerts to catastrophes. "People take for granted having phone service," senior communications manager Liz Geraldi said during a recent tour of the center in a secret location in Des Moines. "Most people have no idea what we do, and that's the point."
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, Sept. 22, 1959: Soviet premier visits Iowa
The eyes of the world are on Iowa as deep in the throes of the Cold War, Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev makes a visit to tour its farms, claiming his nation will soon rival the state in corn production. The Register's sister afternoon paper, the Des Moines Tribune, reports on his Sept. 22, 1959, arrival at the Des Moines airport to visit his friend, seed entrepreneur Roswell Garst, in Coon Rapids. The excursion follows a Pulitzer-winning 1956 editorial by the Register's Lauren K. Soth inviting a Soviet delegation to come to Iowa to study its agriculture.
Boone Little League team reaches Semifinals
Boone Little League’s Intermediate All Stars faced off in a Central Region Tournament game Wednesday afternoon. The game turned out to be an instant classic. Chase Wulf took the hill for Boone and exchanged scoreless frames until the 5th. Boone catcher Macon Robinson’s 2 out RBI double would put Boone up 1-0.
Tree companies swamped following derecho in Des Moines area
URBANDALE, Iowa — In the Karen Acres neighborhood tree trucks and utility trucks rumble down the streets. Piles of branches line the streets, waiting to be picked up. “Non-stop text and phone calls nonstop all day and night,” said Tim Roney, of RR Tree Service. Roney recently retired from a job in an auto repair […]
Neighbors raise concerns to Des Moines City Council over nonprofit's plan for affordable housing
DES MOINES, Iowa — The building at 1301 Kenyon Ave is vacant for now, but Hope Ministries has plans to turn it into affordable housing for men who were formerly homeless. The organization sees this project as a step in the right direction for Des Moines , though neighbors say they are concerned about what this means for the neighborhood.
Marshalltown elects first Latina into city council in special election
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Marshalltown residents elected the first Latina to city council Tuesday night in a special election to replace longtime councilperson Al Hoop, who passed away earlier this year. Receiving 56.3% of votes in the unofficial results, Melisa Fonseca, a Marshalltown native and real estate business owner, defeated...
Police release name of man whose body was pulled from Des Moines River
DES MOINES, IOWA — The Des Moines Police Department is releasing the name of a man whose body was recovered from the Des Moines River near downtown earlier this week. Police were first called out on the morning of Friday, July 12th on a report of a person struggling in the Raccoon River near SW […]
Iowa's Caitlin Clark Replacement Drops Truth Bomb On Comparisons To Fever Star
Caitlin Clark is starring in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever currently, but in the college ranks, her former Iowa Hawkeyes squad is looking for ways to replace her. Enter Lucy Olsen, who transferred to Iowa from Villanova after three seasons with the Wildcats in an effort to help the team replace ...
The ADM Softball Team Qualifies for State Tournament in Fort Dodge
Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Schools is sending the softball team to the state tournament after defeating rival Winterset on Tuesday. ADM played in the Class 4A Region 4 Championship game in Adel on Tuesday as they took down the Huskies 6-0. The first run of the game wasn’t scored until the fifth inning, then the Tigers piled on five more in the sixth to separate themselves. For ADM, it is the fourth straight year they’ve advanced to state.
After 40 years, a popular Iowa State Fair food stand is calling it quits
If you're heading to the Iowa State Fair this year, you'll miss out on Crescenti's, the classic concession stand usually found across from the horse barn. Why won't Crescenti's be at the Iowa State Fair 2024?. Crescenti’s owner Barry Vosler retired, according to a release from the Iowa State Fair....
Sara’s Quicky Delivery: Revolutionizing Convenience in Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa, IA — In a time when convenience and efficiency are paramount, Sara Roach has stepped up to fill a unique niche in Oskaloosa with her innovative business, Sara’s Quickie Delivery. Founded in January 2023, this local delivery service has quickly grown, providing residents with an alternative to larger delivery platforms.
Construction underway on 4 new Microsoft data centers
Sixteen building permits were issued for new commercial projects in the Des Moines area in June, including four for data centers at two Microsoft Inc. campuses in West Des Moines, a review shows. Two permits were issued for the construction of data centers at the Ginger West campus, 11100 Booneville...
2024 Martin Blog Fall Sports Preview No. 6 (7/17): Class 2A District 8 Football
(KMAland) -- The Martin Blog Fall Sports Preview continues with a look at Class 2A District 8 football. 7/10: Missouri River Conference Boys Cross Country. 7/11: Rolling Valley Conference Boys Cross Country. 7/12: Class 8-Player District 9 Football. 2024 CLASS 2A DISTRICT 8 FOOTBALL PREVIEW. Kuemper Catholic won another district...
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