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The Boone County landfill is filling up fast, officials predict only 30 years til capacity
Space at the Boone County Landfill is becoming an issue, Boone County Landfill Administrator John Roosa said. Slowing down the tons of solid waste taken in is the first step to slowing that process down. With just over one million tons of available space, the landfill would reach capacity in 13 years....
Job fair held for Smithfield workers being laid off
ALTOONA, Iowa — Iowa Workforce is helping people in Altoona find jobs. Hundreds will soon be without a job when the Smithfield Plant closes. Last month, the company announced that 314 workers at its hambone facility would be laid off due to efforts to consolidate the company nationwide. Genesis...
Des Moines teen accused of murdering his brother could undergo mental evaluation
DES MOINES, Iowa — A teenagercharged with the murder of his older brother may undergo a mental evaluation. Police say Mohamed Elzubeir, 16, stabbed his 19-year-old brother Abdelmagid Elzubeir in the neck on June 11. The case is now on pause until a judge decides whether Mohamed Elzubeir can...
Utility crews work to restore power to storm-damaged metro
DES MOINES, Iowa — Strong storms that blew through the Des Moines metro Wednesday night caused tree damage and brought down power lines, leaving thousands of customers without electricity. At the height of the outage, around 17,000 MidAmerican Energy customers were without power. Crews have been working overnight to make repairs and as of 6:50 […]
Two Jefferson High School Grads and Tower of Fame Recipients Team Up to Tie in Nutritious Lifestyle in New Book and Facing Food Insecurity in Iowa
Two Jefferson High School graduates are teaming up for an event that brings together nutrition education and awareness of food insecurity. Susie Kundrat is a 1984 Jefferson High School graduate, this year’s Tower of Fame Award recipient, and is currently on a nation-wide book tour as she wrote “Eat Move Groove: Unlock the Simple Steps to Lifelong Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness.” Kundrat is making a stop on Saturday for a program at Beaverdale Books in Des Moines where she is going to educate people about taking the science of nutrition and how to keep it simple, practical and applicable to life, as she calls it an “invitation to wellness.”
Notable Transactions: California group acquires West Des Moines apartment complex
A 223-unit multifamily complex in West Des Moines has been acquired for $32.78 million by a California real estate investment corporation, Polk County real estate records show. Canyon View Capital, based in Santa Cruz, Calif., acquired PointeWest Apartment Homes at 4501 Pleasant St. from Capreit Inc. in Maryland. The acquisition...
Lucca finds its ‘sweet spot’
Lucca just turned 20 years old. It has nurtured some of the city’s very best chefs and restaurateurs. Owner Steve Logsdon brought David Baruthio (Baru66 and four other places) here from France when he opened. Derek Eidson (Django and Guesthouse Supper Club) followed him. Logsdon is a James Beard Best Chef Midwest semifinalist himself. His brother, Joe, who makes Lucca’s bread, is a James Beard National Best Pastry Chef semifinalist. Steve began his career in a similar incubator for talent. He worked the kitchen with George Formaro and Chuck Fuller at Mike Lavalle’s City Grille.
Conservation of the endangered bonobo
Did you know seven of our closest living relatives are located right here in Des Moines? No, it’s not your favorite uncle or grandpa. Instead, it’s bonobos — a great ape species. The apes are part of the Ape Initiative, a nonprofit located in Des Moines dedicated...
Olympian Natasha Kaiser-Brown returns to Des Moines to train high school athletes
The Olympics are special for Natasha Kaiser-Brown. The Des Moines native, formerly Natasha Kaiser, was once in the same shoes as the nearly 600 athletes from the United States competing for a medal in Paris this summer, give or take 30-some years. Kaiser-Brown – a standout track athlete at Des Moines Roosevelt turned professional...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, March 4, 2024: Caitlin Clark sets record
Featured front page Millions watch on March 3, 2024, as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark breaks Pete Maravich's all-time NCAA Division 1 scoring record, the Des Moines Register reports...
Des Moines’ first and only elevator death
I recently participated in an architecture walking tour of downtown Des Moines. I went with my mother and a handful of her friends for the southern tour of downtown that goes from the Civic Center to the World Food Prize and then makes its way around Court Avenue until it ends at the Kirkwood. My mother, a gem who I love dearly, mentioned at one point that the concrete corner of one of the buildings smelled like urine. She said this in her “outside voice” and quickly moved closer to the air flow.
Chicago abortion providers brace for new clients seeking care after Iowa ban takes effect
Abortion providers in Chicago and Illinois are expecting a surge of out-of-state patients after Iowa’s six-week abortion ban went into effect Monday. The state became the fourth in the U.S. to enact a ban on abortions after six weeks, which is before most people know they’re pregnant. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the ban, which was passed last year by the Republican-controlled statehouse.
Oskaloosa Faces Mounting Financial Strain Over Unpaid 911 Service Bills
Oskaloosa, Iowa—The City of Oskaloosa is grappling with a significant financial challenge as its unpaid balance for Mahaska County 911 services continues to grow. Despite a recent payment of $237,703 to the Mahaska County 911 Board, the city’s outstanding debt has increased to $860,305.12, raising concerns about the fiscal responsibility and stability of essential emergency services.
Just How Many Iowa Jobs Did John Deere Cut This Year?
In July, John Deere announced that there would be layoffs all across the company. Company officials gave the following explanation for the most recent round of layoffs;. "Despite our efforts to contain costs and optimize production and inventory levels, the strategies we have implemented – including a global hiring freeze – have proven insufficient in addressing the challenges posed by declining customer demand, rising costs, and prevailing economic uncertainties crucial for ensuring the long-term health of our business."
‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
Eastern Iowa Man Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize From Scratch-off Game
It never hurts to win some cash, especially in these times. A Quad Cities man scored himself a large chunk of change the other day after we won big with the Iowa Lottery. To be exact, he scored $50,000 and the place he bought the ticket from is right down the road from the Quad Cities metro.
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