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CONSTRUCTION ON LEW CLARKSON PARK SOFTBALL QUADS
Construction has begun at Lew Clarkson Park at the softball quads. The irrigation crew will begin work on Wednesday, July 24. They will need to shut the water off to install the water valve for the irrigation controller. We will reopen as soon as the work on the irrigation water supply is finished. If you need to use the restroom, please use the portable restrooms around the softball fields and the restroom within Lew Clarkson Park.
Johnston wins walk-off thriller over Northwest
The two-time defending state champions from Johnston edged Waukee Northwest in the 4A quarterfinals, 4-3. Highlights and interviews from WHO 13’s John Sears. Also in 4A, Dowling Catholic edged DC-G, 3-1. In class 2A, Chariton beat Pleasanville, 7-1.
Iowa voters react to presidential race shakeup
DES MOINES, Iowa — On a Monday afternoon we found three voices inside Smokey Row coffee shop to share their thoughts on the 2024 presidential race. “I’m a republican at heart,” Linda Woods explained as she reacted to the latest news of president Joe Biden ending his re-election campaign. Across the room, Margo Keller proclaimed […]
10 Squared Women Of Guthrie County Donates Over $14,000 To Stuart PD Community Programs
Pictured (L-R): Katie Gordon, Sgt. Katie Guisinger, Lisa Sherman, Katelyn Bovinett, Karen Varley, and Kristen Crouthamel. The 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County recently presented their second-quarter donation to the Stuart Police Department Community Programs (SPDCP). The decision to support the group was made during the group’s May 28 meeting in Panora. Following presentations from three local organizations, the group announced their $14,400 total. SPDCP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit incorporated in 2022 that focuses on improving relationships between law enforcement and the community through outreach, education, and youth activities. Their programs include Books & Badges, Bicycle Rodeo, National Donut Day, Summer Youth Programs, National Night Out, Shop with A Cop, and many others. Sgt. Katie Guisinger says, “Funding for community programming and youth activities can sometimes be hard to come by, and this donation will allow SPDCP to not only enhance our current programming but also to expand with new programming.” Since its creation in 2017, the 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County has donated $343,050 to various local projects. The group continues to seek new members dedicated to supporting their community. For more information, visit their Facebook page or email 10squaredgc@gmail.com.
Section of 50th Street south of Interstate 235 to close this weekend in West Des Moines
Part of a main road from Interstate 235 into West Des Moines will be closed this weekend. The city announced Wednesday that 50th Street between I-235 and Ashworth Road will be closed to all traffic from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, weather permitting. The closure will...
Comedian Josh Fadem to perform in Des Moines in August
DES MOINES, Iowa — Josh Fadem, who has been in shows such as Better Call Saul, Loki, 30 rock and more will be in Des Moines on Aug. 5, according to Green Gravel Comedy. Fadem's comedy performance will be a part of his show alongside Travis Bails, Tim Overton and Megan Ellis. The event will be at Dugan's Hideaway at The Station on Ingersoll.
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, April 20, 1989: USS Iowa blast kills 47
Featured front page The USS Iowa was the first of the Iowa-class battleships that were the mightiest in the U.S. fleet in World War II. It was decommissioned in...
DMPS Welcomes New and Returning School Principals
This summer Des Moines Public Schools is welcoming new school leaders to the district, promoting current staff to new principal positions, and celebrating the return of one principal and three more leaders who are on the move between schools. “We are committed to positioning leaders where they will have the...
Locals gather at the Blazing Saddle to watch six-part series on its history, ‘The Last American Gay Bar’
A viewing party at a bar is an everyday occurrence, but what about if the bar itself is the subject of said viewing party? That’s exactly what has been happening every Wednesday of this month at the Blazing Saddle in Des Moines. Opening in 1983, the Blazing Saddle is...
Trever Baumler ignites Dowling Catholic in Iowa state baseball tournament win over DCG
CEDAR RAPIDS — Once the skies cleared and the baseball resumed, No. 7 seed Dowling Catholic delivered a quality effort to kick off what the Maroons hope is a lengthy stay at the Iowa high school state baseball tournament. Trever Baumler tossed 5 2/3 sparkling innings and helped Dowling finally break...
U.S. Humane Society wants investigation into West Des Moines zoo
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Humane Society of the United States is raising new concerns about a West Des Moines zoo after an animal caretaker was injured on the job. According to the Blue Zoo Aquarium, a Bamboo shark bit an animal caretaker on the hand on Monday. Medics treated the victim and the […]
1971 – Record 10,465 See Hilmer Capture Mid-Season Title
Des Moines, Iowa (July 24, 1971) - John Connolly, Don Hoffman and Stan Stover all suffered heart break Saturday night and Bob Hilmer of Dysart was there to take advantage and won the 35-lap mid-season late model stock car championship at the State Fairgrounds. Dick Gustin of Des Moines became...
Early runs enough for North Scott
North Scott didn’t waste a second in their state tournament opener. The sixth-seeded Lady Lancers (31-5 overall) scored two runs in the first inning and it held from there as they upset No. 3 seed Norwalk by a final of 2-0. Sydney Skarich took the first pitch of the...
Des Moines considers controversial fine on sleeping in public aimed at homeless people
The Des Moines City Council is considering an ordinance to fine people for sleeping outside, which some advocates say would “criminalize homelessness.” Under the wording of the proposed ordinance, homeless people, sunbathers, babies in strollers or anyone else caught sleeping on public property could be fined $50, critics say. Pete McRoberts, American Civil Liberties Union […]
Savannah Bananas sell out 3 games at Principal Park in Des Moines
When the Savannah Bananas announced they were coming to Des Moines in 2023, tickets to their two games at Principal Park quickly became some of the hottest items in town. The interest was high enough that the two games quickly sold out. Fans' excitement has only grown. Jesse Cole, the owner of the...
Illinois: Man says he was fired from trucking company after he refused to cut his hair
26-year-old Drew Harvey of Crete moved to Des Moines on June 23 for a new job with TMC Transportation but he was fired because of his reluctance to have his dreadlocks cut the day after he began a training program at the company. Harvey told the Des Moines Register, “I...
Meet David-Paul Cavazos, UnityPoint Health – Grinnell President
(GRINNELL, IA – July 23, 2024) UnityPoint Health® – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) hospital and clinics announced on April 9 that David-Paul Cavazos, MBA, would be the rural president for UnityPoint Health – Grinnell. His start date was June 3, 2024. Cavazos arrived in Grinnell...
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