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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.
RAGBRAI passes through Des Moines metro for 2nd year in a row, attracting more riders
INDIANOLA — Day 4 of RAGBRAI took riders the closest they'll come to Des Moines on this year's route and gave them a smorgasbord of sights and bites to experience on stops. It's the second year in a row that metro residents could easily hop on the ride; last year's historic 50th anniversary route stopped in Ames and Des Moines before passing through other central Iowa towns. Wednesday's route felt busier than other days so far this...
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.
STEM focused school enrolling students
Smaller class sizes and a dedication to STEM is what one new Des Moines school is all about! Emily Reiman, Enrollment Coordinator for Horizon Science Academy, talks about the upcoming school year. For more information, you can go online to hsadesmoines.org or call 515-335-1937. This segment is sponsored.
Weekend event guide: National Balloon Classic, Wild on Wheels
DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer is slipping by as we speak, so why not make the most of it?. Local 5 rounded up five events taking place in central Iowa to help you round out the last weekend of July. Have an event you want featured in Local 5's...
How you can see Moulin Rouge! The Musical | Paid Content
DES MOINES, Iowa — 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' is coming to the Des Moines Civic Center this August and Local 5 is giving you a chance to win a night out including tickets to the show. Starting July 29, watch 'Iowa Live' each weekday at 11:45 a.m. and listen...
Beshear to headline Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear is set to headline the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration in Des Moines this weekend. Organizers for the event say that it was scheduled prior to President Joe Biden’s withdraw from the 2024 Presidential race. Beshear had been expanding his name recognition prior to Sunday’s shakeup […]
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...
West Des Moines P&Z takes steps to move the Grand Experience forward
The West Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission took steps this week toward the realization of the Grand Experience, a planned $500 million entertainment and commercial development. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted Monday to recommend approval of an amendment to the city’s planned unit development concept plan and...
JLL adds staff as it eyes future expansion
Real estate brokerage firm JLL has added three people to its Des Moines staff as it works to meet the growing needs of its commercial clients, said Marcus Pitts, senior managing director of JLL in Des Moines. The additions of Nick Anderson, Joe Bergman and Thomas Edwards also come as...
Des Moines Considering Putting A Limit On Backyard Chickens
(Des Moines, IA) -- Des Moines city leaders are considering changing an ordinance that may impact backyard flocks due to noise complaints. The City Council is discussing limiting the number of chickens and roosters a homeowner can have. A Des Moines councilwoman stated that the change is necessary as residents...
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...
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