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Officials urge boaters to stay off Saylorville Lake over Fourth of July
JOHNSTON, Iowa — If you're trying to get out on the water for the Fourth of July, state officials are asking boaters to stay away from one of the more popular boating spots in the Des Moines metro. As of Wednesday morning, Saylorville Lake is sitting at just over...
Iowans take kayaks down flooded city streets
INDIANOLA, Iowa — KCCI viewer Gentry Burton shared photos of her adult children kayaking down a flooded Indianola street this week. The Warren County town saw about 5 inches of rain Tuesday as strong storms pushed across the state. The storms prompted several tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings, as well as flooding and flash flooding in a number of areas.
Storms dumped up to 6 inches of rain in Iowa. See the rainfall totals from this week.
Nearly 2 inches of rain fell in Des Moines as much of Iowa saw heavy rain and severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday. Some areas in southeast Iowa experienced sporadic wind gusts over 80 mph. Clinton County experienced half inch sized hail, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Here are...
'Please celebrate responsibly': Des Moines officials report fireworks damage at 19 city parks
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Parks and Recreation officials continue to find fireworks damage and trash at local parks. City staffers found serious damage in the men's restroom at Riverview Park last weekend and, on Friday, shared photos of other fireworks issues on the Parks and Rec Facebook page.
Civil Rights complaint filed against Iowa trucking company
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - An Illinois man has filed a civil rights complaint with the state’s Civil Rights Commission after he said he was told to cut his hair or go home during a training session. Drew Harvey said he was working towards driving a semi-truck for TMC...
Iowa is Home to Some of the Best Diners in the Country
When it comes to diners, Des Moines has some of the highest-rated in the nation!. Back in June, the website Upgraded Points published a list of the 'U.S. Cities With the Highest-Rated Diners.' Before we get to the results, here's how they came up with the rankings:. "To determine the...
Adult-only pool club opens in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new pool just for adults opened off of Hubbell Avenue near the Outlets of Des Moines on the Fourth of July. It’s called Broadway Beach House and it only allows entry to guests ages 21 and up. The club includes two bars, a...
Making magic happen: The heart and hands behind the Iowa Cubs' fireworks show
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Cubs Fourth of July fireworks show has been lighting up Des Moines’ skies since the 90s. Organizers say it takes months of preparation to create the magic. In a changing technical world, Lead Firework Shooter Jake Amsden says there's nothing quite like...
WATCH: Fireworks light up the sky for Yankee Doodle Pops
DES MOINES, Iowa — Yankee Doodle Pops is one of the biggest annual gatherings in Iowa. This year, the Des Moines Symphony's 30th concert and fireworks show drew close to 100,000 people, spread across downtown from the Iowa Capitol grounds to the tops of parking ramps and everywhere in between.
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, Nov. 5, 1917: Merle Hay dies in WWI
The Evening Tribune, the afternoon sister paper of the Des Moines Register, reports on Nov. 5, 1917, that Iowan Merle Hay is among the first U.S. soldiers to be killed in World War I. The 20-year-old farm mechanic and store clerk from Glidden may have been the first to die as German troops mounted an attack on his unit's trench in France. Hay's funeral in Glidden drew mourners from around the country, and in Des Moines, he became the namesake of a major thoroughfare.
You can now drink up with brunch in W. Des Moines: City OKs bottomless booze, with strings
Some West Des Moines bars and restaurants had been unknowingly violating the city's ban on unlimited alcoholic drink specials by serving bottomless booze during brunch — and local police didn't know about it either. But the specials are now legal under city code. On Monday, West Des Moines City Council members passed an...
City of Urbandale reveals new flag design
URBANDALE, Iowa — The Urbandale City Council officially adopted a new city flag Tuesday following a comprehensive design process and months of public input. The flag features six U-shapes in white and light blue intertwined to form a star on a dark blue background. The interlocking U-shapes symbolize unity...
Tips from officials on how to stay safe Independence Day weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa- Independence Day weekend is a busy time of year for firefighters and police officers, and officials are providing tips to stay safe. The first thing officials want people to keep in mind is the law, specifically where consumer fireworks are allowed and where they are banned. Consumer fireworks are banned in the […]
Cannonfire will accent the conclusion of tonight’s patriotic state capitol concert
As many as 100,000 people are expected to attend tonight’s Yankee Doodle Pops concert on the West Terrace of the Iowa State Capitol grounds. The 30th annual event highlights the Des Moines Symphony, where spokeswoman Calla Whipp says it’s Iowa’s largest single-day concert event. “We have live...
Iowa’s First LEGO Store Has Officially Opened its Doors
Following the announcement in December 2023, Iowa's first LEGO store has opened its doors, uniting builders of all ages to stop in, flex their imagination, and acquire pieces of full-blown sets for their collections. In December, We Are Iowa Local 5 News confirmed that Iowa's first LEGO store was coming...
Median home sale price reaches record high. Des Moines parks score well. Iowa education is a concern. Another firearm found at DM airport. Prenuptual agreements.
Des Moines’ Parks and Recreation system was ranked among the top 20 in the country, according to the Trust for Public Land’s (TPL) 2023 ParkScore, which compares 100 of the largest cities in the United States. Des Moines Parks and Recreation’s score improved by three points from 2023 to 2024, from 62.1 to 65.6.
Waukee celebrates Fourth of July at city's Centennial Park
WAUKEE, Iowa — From a parade to food trucks and even a mechanical bull, Waukee residents are celebrating the Fourth of July in style. The festivities began Thursday morning and run through 10 p.m. with a fireworks show finale. Everything is happening at Centennial Park at 1255 Warrior Lane.
Ready for some fireworks? Here's where to find shows near you each night
Get ready for another explosive summer. July Fourth weekend and summer fireworks shows are coming back with full force in central Iowa. Here is a list of Independence Day and other July fireworks shows in the Des Moines metro (organized by date): Looking for a specific date? Click the date to jump ahead to: July...
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