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Reynolds, Bird announce $5.5 million in victim services funding after federal cuts
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Attorney General Brenna Bird pledged Monday to provide $5.5 million in one-time bridge funding to keep services available for Iowa crime victims after Congress made budget cuts to federal victims services funding. Earlier this year, Congress lowered the spending cap on the Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) fund to $1.2 […]
Iowa Irish Fest 2024: Everything You Need to Know
Iowa Irish Fest returns to Downtown Waterloo THIS weekend. From Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 4th, people from all across the globe will be pouring into Eastern Iowa for one of the biggest celebrations of Irish culture in the Midwest. If you're planning to head out to Waterloo, make...
Why are we seeing more derechos?
MOLINE, Ill. — Iowa and Illinois have become well acquainted with derechos over the last several years. Ever since August 10, 2020, the word derecho has seemed to pop up more and more. However, the term "derecho" isn't new. The word came about in 1888 by Dr. Gustavus Hinrichs,...
A Manhunt is Underway for a Colfax Man After a Fatal Motorcycle Crash
The Johnston Police Department is actively searching for Todd Phillips, a Colfax man accused of fleeing the scene of a motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of his passenger. The details of the accident. Thanks to WHO13, they report at around 12:10 a.m. Saturday the Johnston Police Department responded...
Knoxville Man Charged with Felony Criminal Mischief
A Knoxville man has been charged with felony criminal mischief after alleged vehicle vandalism early Friday morning. According to court records, on July 26th at 2:34 am, Knoxville Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Marion St. and Attica Rd. for a report of a vehicle being vandalized. The reporting party stated that two males took off running westbound on Marion St and described one of the males as having black and white hair. This fit the description of 18-year-old Zachary Rankin according to Officer Joe Weppler. The reporting party was then able to positively identify Rankin as the one vandalizing the vehicle due to a Facebook image.
Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation & Des Moines Airport Authority Announce Artists for New Des Moines International Terminal
Des Moines, Iowa (July 2024): The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and the Des Moines Airport Authority have announced the artists chosen for five large-scale, sitespecific art installations throughout the new airport terminal, slated to open in late 2026. To support the artist selection and installation process, the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation initiated a $4 million fundraising effort in late 2023 which, to date, has reached just over 80% of the fundraising goal. This includes a $1 million contribution from the Ruan Family Foundation and support from over 60 donors. Fundraising will continue through 2025.
USA TODAY named its Bars of the Year. This Des Moines favorite made the list
Hello, Marjorie in Des Moines made USA TODAY’s list of best bars in the country. The USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2024 list, released today, features 27 bars from dives to high-end cocktail bars. ...
Ankeny native Joey Oakie signs with MLB's Cleveland Guardians
Ankeny native Joey Oakie is now officially a member of the Cleveland Guardians organization. Oakie, a third-round pick by the Guardians in July's Major League Baseball Draft, officially signed with the Guardians on Saturday. ...
R&R Realty Group wraps redevelopment of Urbandale’s Crescent Building
R&R Realty Group announced the redevelopment of the Crescent Building at 12421 Meredith Drive in Urbandale, Iowa. Positioned at the crossroads of Interstate-35 and -80, the Crescent Building stands as a testament to R&R’s forward-thinking approach to development within the urban loop. The Crescent Building has been reimagined with...
ADM’s Kaylee Smith Named to 2nd Team All-Conference
A senior from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team is being recognized as an all-conference athlete. The Tigers’ Kaylee Smith has earned the award of 2nd Team All-Conference for the 2024 season. Smith appeared in all 39 games this year with 118 at-bats, scoring 19 runs off 38 hits. She had 31 singles, four doubles, two triples, one home run, and 18 RBI’s.
GEORGE DAILY PRESENTS "THE HOBBIT" WITH HELP OF CENTRAL COLLEGE
OSKALOOSA — The George Daily Auditorium in Oskaloosa, Iowa, will present “The Hobbit” Aug. 1-4 with key contributions from several Central College graduates, faculty and staff members. Based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien and adapted by playwright Kim Selody, the production will be performed as part of the George Daily Youth Theatre’s 25-year anniversary celebration.
Here’s What You Can Save On During Iowa’s Tax-Free Weekend
It's almost time to send our kiddos back to school!. One sure signal that the summer is drawing to a close is tax-free weekend. It's when a lot of us get back-to-school clothes and supplies for our kids and it's a good time in general to do some shopping. It's...