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Seven days on the road, 3,000 fry pies: Amish family serves RAGBRAI riders entire route
MILO — The stand is set up, the fry pies have been put out and now, shortly after 7 a.m. on RAGBRAI’s Day 4, Katie Gingrich has a question. “How hot is it supposed to be?” she asks, an important question when you are selling ice cream and also are Amish without a wealth of information at your fingerprints. ...
Polk County K-9 to receive new body armor in memory of fallen DMPD K-9
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Polk County K-9 now has its own body armor, thanks to a donation in memory of a Des Moines police K-9. K-9 Bax received the present from a nonprofit group whose mission is to protect K-9s. Vested Interest in K-9s is giving the department a protective vest for Bax. It will be embroidered with "In Memory of K-9 Hobbs."
After-School Activities for Kids in Des Moines
Are you looking for fun after-school activities for your kids in the Des Moines area? Whether you live in Ankeny, West Des Moines, Altoona, Urbandale or beyond, you’re sure to find some extracurricular fun. Browse through our list below for a few ideas, which is divided into Arts and Academics, Clubs and Organizations and Sports and Recreation programs. Whether your kids want to learn a new sport like gymnastics or tennis or a skill like chess or art, there’s a little something for everyone!
Adel Police Report July 15-21
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. A single-vehicle accident was reported at the intersection of R Avenue and U.S. Highway 6. Damages were estimated at $1,600. July 16, 2024. Officers took a report of counterfeit in the 300 block of Nile Kinnick Drive S. July...
Non-profit 'Knock and Drop Iowa' seeking to support family of mother killed in recent crash
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines family is grieving the loss of their mother. On Saturday, Des Moines Police reported a car crash at 2nd Avenue and Holcomb Avenue. Police found 47-year-old Maria Elena Rodriguez dead. Three of her family members were in the car with her at...
Nationwide planning 5% cut to workforce over the next year
DES MOINES, Iowa — Nationwide announced on Thursday that the company will be reducing its workforce by 5% within the next year. WHO 13 obtained an email that was sent to employees on Thursday that addressed the workforce reduction. According to the email, Nationwide will be expanding their use of global sourcing partnerships within their […]
Ag advocates gather for CommonGround National Conference
Eight Nebraska CommonGround Volunteers recently attended the National CommonGround Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. CommonGround Nebraska is made of a group of farm and ranch women who have conversations with consumers about food and is supported by soybean and corn farmers. The conference included a panel of state ag leaders...
Urban Dreams requests community support as it hosts final youth programs of summer
Urban Dreams, a Des Moines-based community center, is asking for community support in connection with its youth summer program events, which are wrapping up this month. Community members are invited to the last Summer City Hoops, which features free food and basketball games, at 4 p.m. today at Evelyn K. Davis Park. The final Community Courtyard event is scheduled for 4 p.m. July 31 at 1410 Sixth Ave. In a letter to the community, Urban Dreams Executive Director Izaah Knox wrote that community events like these offer alternatives to “disruptive behaviors” for young people. Knox also called on nonprofits, businesses and individuals to consider ways to engage local youths. “Urban Dreams has been at the forefront of providing weekly Community Connectivity events and programs aimed at entertainment, positive engagement for everyone, and redirecting the energy of our youth toward positive activities,” Knox wrote. “However, the scale of this task is immense, and we cannot do it alone. We need your help to expand our reach and enhance our impact.” To read Knox’s full letter, click here.
Popular Johnston playground to close for renovations
JOHNSTON, Iowa — The playground at Johnston's first park is getting a makeover after more than three decades. The playground at Dewey Park opened in 1992. Over time, the equipment has worn out. The city is now tearing it down to make room for a new playground. The park...
FEMA Benefits for More Counties
Des Moines, IA (KICD) — Additional FEMA Funding is now available at several local counties already in the Presidential Disaster Area. Governor Reynolds says I.A. – Individual Assistance – is now available residents in Osceola county; and P.A. – Public Assistance – is available for local governments in Cherokee and Palo Alto Counties.
Lawsuit claims Des Moines Christian ignored bullying, asks court to order school to act
A former Des Moines Christian School family is suing to force the religious institution to address what they say is unchecked bullying. Mark and Jana Scharnberg of West Des Moines filed suit last week against the Urbandale-based private school and several of its administrators and employees. They allege that the school failed to take action in response to serious bullying against their children and other students. ...
Des Moines detective seeks more than $250,000 in suit against former City Council member
A Des Moines Police detective is seeking more than a quarter-million dollars in damages over a brief scuffle with a racial justice activist who became a City Council member. Detective Jeffrey George, with fellow officer Peter Wilson, filed suit in 2022 against Indira Sheumaker and five other people who were involved in an...
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 269
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny football standout and current Iowa graduate assistant football coach Quincy Griffith about his experiences in the coaching profession. Coldwell Banker realtor Ronda Dix also makes an appearance.
Ankeny Christian lands 4, Twin Cedars garners 3 on All-Bluegrass First Team softball
(KMAland) -- Ankeny Christian has four and Twin Cedars has three on the First Team All-Bluegrass Conference list following the softball season. Ankeny Christian’s Anna Weathers, Katelyn Weathers, Riese Gjerde and Katie Quick were honored on the first team while Twin Cedars’ Jillian French, Alli Reed and Cristen Durian were also chosen.
Training for Cottage Foods-Based Processors to Begin in September
Ames, IA – Small food cottage-based processing companies in Iowa can improve their entrepreneurial skills and learn basic food safety in their kitchen through in-class and Zoom learning sessions offered by the Small Farm Sustainability team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Small Food Processing Cohort is...
Why are gas prices going up? They're actually below average for July and trending down
While gas prices might seem high to some drivers in Iowa, they are declining from earlier this year and compared to last year. Gas prices are starting to decline since springtime peaks, and as fall nears, they could reach below $3 a gallon. ...
Suspect charged with attempted murder in Clive motel stabbing
CLIVE, Iowa — Police say a Des Moines man has been charged with attempted murder for a stabbing that happened early Friday morning at a Clive hotel. Wa’il Muhannad, 62, is being held in the Polk County Jail, according to Clive Police. Officers and medics responded to the Days Inn Motel at 1600 NW 114th […]
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
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