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Off Hours: How to celebrate the Olympic Games in Paris right here in Des Moines
Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. Recently, we've written about karaoke bars, where to go thrifting, where to buy crafts, Black-owned businesses, vegan restaurants, gluten-free options, the Amana Colonies and where to buy plants. Hi everyone! Adam Wood here sending you today’s Off Hours all the way from the site of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad: Paris, France. Join me in getting as excited for the Olympics as I am! ...
Sneak Peek: Mullets restaurant opens in Ames
Mullets is serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Ames after the highly anticipated restaurant's soft opening on Wednesday. The 1980s-themed eatery and bar will celebrate its grand opening on Friday. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mullets is located at 4518 Mortensen Road, at the site of the former West...
'We're going to do this for my dad': Semifinal win an emotional one for a West Des Moines senior
FORT DODGE, Iowa — West Des Moines Valley'sstate softball semifinal game on Wednesday was an emotional win for senior Ireland Broderick. In January, Ireland's 51-year-old father, Mike Broderick, lost his battle with liver cancer. The father of four served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and was a firefighter for 17 years for Des Moines and Norwalk.
Changing the narrative: Des Moines North High School students share lived experiences in new book
DES MOINES, Iowa — Students at Des Moines' North High School are sharing their personal life stories with the world. Earlier this month, their collective stories were published into a book. "To be honest, it doesn't feel real. There's not really a lot of opportunities like that available for...
Iowa City High earns win over Waukee in Iowa high school state baseball tournament quarterfinals
CEDAR RAPIDS— After being pushed to Wednesday due to rain on Tuesday, the Class 4A quarterfinal matchup between No. 3 Iowa City High and No. 6 Waukee finally took center stage at Veterans Memorial Stadium. A fifth-inning surge gave the Little Hawks what they needed to pull out a 2-0 win over the...
Urban Dreams hosts Summer on Sixth event, teaching youth leadership skills
DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s an opportunity for Urban Dreams summer youth dream team to learn important skills by hosting summer events. Urban Dreams Summer on Sixth is a weekly event hosted by teens, with the goal of teaching the youth how to become doers and foster community where they feel valued, supported, and empowered. […]
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.
Human & Civil Rights Commissions to hold webinar, discuss LGBTQIA+ resources August 7th
In Iowa, leaders from the Human & Civil Rights Commissions are partnering with Iowa Safe Schools to talk about legal protections and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community. The webinar is being held Wednesday, August 7th. Organization leaders are covering several topics, including:. Discrimination. Healthcare access. Support for students. They are...
Getting ready for fall youth sports
If your kid has been wanting to try out a new sport, fall is the perfect opportunity to get started! Max Fernandes, Youth Sports Coordinator for the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, talks about flag football and soccer. To learn more about programs the YMCA of Greater Des Moines offers,...
Dutch women receive basketball academic honor
PELLA—The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association has once again awarded Central College special mention for its squad’s academic achievements. The WBCA recognizes NCAA, NAIA and two-year college teams across the country that carry the highest grade point averages. To receive special mention, a team must carry a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher. Central carried a 3.46 team GPA during 2023-24. Six Central players received American Rivers academic all-conference distinction, which requires a 3.50 cumulative GPA. Guard Abby Johnson (junior, Ankeny HS) led Central with a 4.0 GPA for the year. #30 Abby Johnson G 5′ 11″ Junior #30 Abby Johnson…
Ames wastewater treatment facility’s needed renovation could cost more than $50 million
Plans to renovate Ames' wastewater treatment facility may cost the city $8.6 million more than expected. The Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) is being converted to improved nutrient removal treatment technology, which will take place over a 20-year period. The first phase of the project received only two bids, and the low...
NCAA to increase scholarship limits in football, men’s basketball & more
The NCAA will move to increase scholarship limits as part of an agreement that will be filed on Friday according to a report from Ross Dellinger at Yahoo! Sports. The move will increase the limit to football scholarships a program is able to grant from 85 to 105. Men’s basketball...
RAGBRAI 2024 Day 5 preview: Leaving Knoxville, riders move on to Ottumwa
If you succeeded in grinding out the last two long, hilly days, Day 5 is a chance to slow down a little and enjoy the southern Iowa scenery. The mileage is just over 60 and the elevation gain is a mere 2,500 feet, 80% less than the epic Day 3 climb. Here's what's...
Steep fines set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws
Michelle Cox was in disbelief when a U.S. Department of Labor official told her earlier this year she was violating federal law by employing 14- and 15-year-olds past 7 p.m. on school nights. Cox, the owner of a Subway franchise in Maquoketa, Iowa, knew the state legislature had made substantial changes to state labor laws […]
'It's just irresponsible': U.S. Humane Society calls for investigation into Blue Zoo
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — 'Horrified' was one word the Humane Society of the United States used to describe the news about the shark bite at Blue Zoo, which led to the shark being euthanized. Now, the Humane Society is calling on the city and local law enforcement to...
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