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729 people in Polk County experienced homelessness in July, a 15% rise over last summer
Results from the latest summer point-in-time count show 729 people were experiencing homelessness in Polk County on a single night in July, a 15% increase over last summer's count. The figure presented this week at a Homeless Coordinating Council meeting comes amid consideration of a controversial Des Moines city ordinance that seeks...
Des Moines police ask for help finding attempted murder suspect
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are asking the public for help finding a man accused of attempted murder. Related video above: Woman injured in overnight shooting at homeless camp in Des Moines. Officers began investigating after a shooting was reported early Monday morning at a homeless camp...
Crashes on I-35/80 cause traffic slowdown Thursday morning
URBANDALE, Iowa – Traffic on I-35/80 in Urbandale was slow going Thursday morning due to multiple accidents. The westbound lanes of I-35/80 were completely blocked between Northwest 86th Street and Merle Hay Road because of a crash involving a semi shortly after 8:00 a.m. The Iowa State Patrol shared photos of the semi on its […]
IPR Brings 24-Hour Alternative to FM in Des Moines
Iowa Public Radio has switched two broadcast signals to the 24-hour version of its Alternative service, which was previously only available online. Studio One began airing on KKSO/88.9 (Mitchellville) and K231DI/94.1 (Des Moines) on Thursday, Aug. 29. Host Cece Mitchell announced the news at the beginning of her show the night before:
Des Moines Buccaneers to play this season's home games at MidAmerican Energy RecPlex
DES MOINES, Iowa — There have been an interesting amount of moves made by the Des Moines Buccaneers Organization this year before its team has even hit the ice. In July, it announced that it would be pulling out of the lease agreement it had made with Merle Hay Mall back in 2021.
Iowa Safe Schools announces Workplace Safety Index
Iowa Safe Schools has announced the launch of the Workplace Safety Index, a program intended to provide employers with tools to ensure a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace for current and potential LGBTQ employees. The index focuses on four pillars: enhanced workplace inclusivity, competitive benchmarking, increased employee loyalty and retention and attracting diverse talent. It focuses on areas such as non-discrimination policies, administrative policies and recordkeeping, employee privacy and benefit programs. Iowa Safe Schools will begin working with program applicants in October to best serve their specific needs. “With diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts being scrutinized at organizations across the nation, Iowa Safe Schools decided to step up and expand our support for the employers who continue to value their LGBTQ employees for who they are,” said Becky Tayler, executive director for Iowa Safe Schools, in a prepared statement. For additional information about the index, contact Damian Thompson at damian@iowasafeschools.org.
Football Friday Primetime Coaches Corner: Perry vs. Hoover
DES MOINES, IOWA — The Football Friday Primetime season is kicking off a day early in 2024. WHO 13 is proud to bring you Thursday night football on August 29th as the Perry Blue Jays face the Hoover Huskies at Mediacom Stadium on the Drake University campus. The game will be the first for the […]
Local 5 Weekend Guide: Water Works Pops, Renaissance Faire
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's almost Labor Day Weekend! If you're not traveling for the holiday, there are plenty of events happening around the metro to help you celebrate the occasion. Local 5 rounded up five events taking place in and around Des Moines to help you make the...
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... a superhero window washer!?!
Sometimes, those super powers are good for more than just batting around super villains. You can fight grime as well ― and make a few kids smile while you're at it. ...
Emails, texts and testimony shed light on operating-table deaths
Four years after a fired Des Moines surgeon accused of incompetence informed the state that he was disabled, losing sight in one eye, and could not safely perform surgery, the Board of Medicine has ordered him to refrain from practicing. In its order, the board indicated that it determined on Jan. 18, 2024, that it […]
Meet "Pa" the Asian Forest Tortoise from the Blank Park Zoo | Paid Content
Paid Content | Teagan Roberts, Educator-Blank Park Zoo, introduces us to "Pa" the Asian Forest Tortoise from the Blank Park Zoo. Wait until you learn about how big these tortoises get and how many years they live! See the amor like scaling they have on their front legs and why it is believed to be that way. We also learn about the non-stop programs for kids that are starting up as soon as NEXT WEEK and the ages each program is geared toward.
Des Moines Launches Program To Help Tackle High Number Of 911 Calls
(Des Moines, IA) -- The city of Des Moines has launched a program to help reduce the number of 911 calls the city receives. The Des Moines Fire Department says as part of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare program which was launched in April, trained paramedics will make in-home visits, routine stops at local shelters, provide support for those with mental health issues, substance abuse, chronic conditions and more.
Introducing CarBravo at Karl Auto Group | Paid Content
Paid Content | Bret Moyer, General Manager of Karl Chevrolet-Ankeny, introduces CarBravo pre-owned certification program that gives customers more vehicles to choose from with a top-tier warranty. CarBravo can be applied to vehicles with less than 100,000 miles and carry a 6-month 6,000 bumper to bumper warranty. Certain vehicles under 150,000 miles/14 years and less can also get into a vehicle at a great price point with a BravoBudget Certified vehicle. Car Bravo can be found at all the GM stores in Ankeny, Stuart, Webster City and Marshalltown. For more information go to www.karlauto.com.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace non-profit delivers 1,900th bed to metro child in need
DES MOINES, Iowa — Kids are back to school, and getting a good night’s sleep is important for their well-being. Making sure those kids are sleeping in a bed is the mission of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Bedtime at Selena Dameron’s house will look and feel different this school year. Her kids have a brand-new […]
Stumpf named new GreenState CFO
GreenState Credit Union has announced Heather Stumpf as its new chief financial officer. Stumpf has 18 years of experience in the finance industry and has worked at GreenState since 2014. As the credit union’s first controller and finance team member, she built and managed a team to support GreenState’s growth and established a finance committee to enhance transparency of financial performance, rules and risk. Before her appointment to CFO, she served as senior vice president and controller.
Iowa State vs. North Dakota: Prediction, Preview, Betting Odds
Week one of the college football season is here. Iowa State plays North Dakota, and Heartland College Sports has your game prediction, preview, and betting odds ahead of the matchup. GAME INFO. Saturday, Aug. 31; 2:30 p.m. (CT); Jack Trice Stadium; Ames, Iowa. TV: FS1. Iowa State vs. North Dakota...
6-Foot-7 High School Volleyball Player Makes Tiny Opponents Look Silly By Tooling Much Smaller Block
Ryanne Brubaker is quickly becoming one of the most dominant high school volleyball players in the country as a sophomore. She is a cheat code off the bench at middle blocker for Grundy Center in Iowa. Everybody else on the court looks minuscule in comparison! Brubaker is an imposing presence in the middle. The right-handed […] The post 6-Foot-7 High School Volleyball Player Makes Tiny Opponents Look Silly By Tooling Much Smaller Block appeared first on BroBible.
'She was there at the right time': Waukee teen reunites with woman he says saved his life after scooter crash
Almost a month after a life-threatening e-scooter crash left him with a traumatic brain injury, a Waukee teen is walking, talking, and saying "thank you" to the woman he said saved his life. On July 28, emergency responders were called to Brandon Hobby's neighborhood after the 17-year-old fell from his...
Iowa DOT Asks Driver to Get Rid of Racist License Plate
It's not uncommon to see personalized or vanity license plates on the roadways in Eastern Iowa. Our station vehicle has the plates 981KHAK. But the state of Iowa won't allow just any words of numbers on those plates. The Iowa Department of Transportation is unhappy with one Iowan who snuck a nasty license plate on his or her vehicle.
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