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City officials in Warren County not expecting casino plans with moratorium lifted
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A two-year moratorium for new casino licenses in the state expired on Monday. The moratorium was almost extended, but the bill failed to make it out of the Iowa Senate this last session. All eyes are now on counties and cities that may plan to move forward with a referendum vote, or […]
Don't boat at Saylorville Lake as water levels rise, debris fills lake, officials warn
Officials from the state and Army Corps of Engineers ask people not to boat at Saylorville Lake during the Fourth of July holiday week as water levels are expected to rise more than 880 feet above sea level. Certain areas at the lake already are closed due to flooding from...
Des Moines offers $1K reward on fireworks vandalism while police start response team
Des Moines is offering a $1,000 reward for information on who set off fireworks in the Riverview Park men's restroom, causing serious damage to the brand-new facility. The incident prompted Des Moines Parks and Recreation to close the park's facilities. Meanwhile, Des Moines police will start its first-ever fireworks response team for the Fourth of July holiday.
K-State to host Drake at T-Mobile Center this December
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - This year’s annual Wildcat Classic at the T-Mobile Center now has an opponent for Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang and the Wildcats. On Tuesday, K-State Athletics announced the Drake Bulldogs will match up with the Wildcats on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
Des Moines Parks and Rec launches summer Bucket List Challenge
DES MOINES, Iowa — This summer, Des Moines Parks and Recreation wants you to make a bucket list. The department is asking people to explore 16 of the city's parks and trails and take pictures of them enjoying the outdoors. Nature lovers can submit their photos at the end...
AFD Squad is Top Fundraiser in the Climb for Air
–Members of the Algona Fire Department were recently awarded a traveling trophy as the top fundraisers at an event that supports the American Lung Association. The Fight for Air climb is a fundraising effort that benefits people with lung disease that literally fight for every breath they take. Mike Sabin served as captain for the AFD team, and he tells KLGA News many of the department’s veteran members have done the climb in years past.
Chasers notch third straight victory with 5-1 win against Iowa
PAPILLION – An eighth inning rally helped the Omaha Storm Chasers win their third straight game with a 5-1 victory against the Iowa Cubs Monday at Werner Park. In just the second Monday game of the season, both teams struggled offensively for the first five innings and pitching dominated as the Cubs and Chasers combined for just five hits over five shutout innings to open the game.
Des Moines Blank Park Zoo Unveils Creepy Crawly Exhibit
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Blank Park Zoo has a new exhibit with reptiles, amphibians and insects in the Myron and Jackie Blank Discovery Center. Among the new animals includes a Jamaican Boa, an axolotl, an arboreal alligator lizard, green mantillas, Golfodulcean poison dart frogs, Madagascar hissing cockroaches and an emperor scorpion.
Des Moines Buccaneers out of Merle Hay hockey arena plan; mall says an arena is still a go
A planned arena at Merle Hay Mall will move forward despite the Des Moines Buccaneers pulling out of the project, mall CEO Liz Holland said Tuesday. Holland, who in May said the junior pro hockey team and the mall had agreed to the principal terms of a lease, confirmed Tuesday that, as...
Sensory Swim to launch at select Des Moines aquatic centers
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department is making sure all residents can enjoy a day at the pool. The department is launching a brand-new program at Nahas, Northwest, and Teachout aquatic centers. Sensory Swim provides individuals and families with a calming and relaxing experience. Starting July 7th, from noon until 12:45 on Sundays, you can expect no music and features to be turned off to accommodate attendees.
7.1.24 – Metro baseball & softball results
Iowa City West defeated Cedar Falls, 5-3. The second game of the doubleheader was rained out. Cedar Rapids Prairie took a pair of games from Waterloo West, 7-2 and 15-1. And Waterloo East swept a doubleheader at Fort Dodge, 11-1 and 10-3. In Metro softball…. Cedar Falls split a doubleheader...
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Oakie leads Jaguars to sweep at Waukee NW, but Johnston captures CIML crown
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Monday’s doubleheader at Waukee Northwest needing a lot of help to stay alive in the CIML Conference race. The Jaguars didn’t get it. While fifth-ranked Centennial swept the No. 8 Wolves, No. 4 Johnston also swept a twinbill at Southeast Polk to...
Couple identified as victims of fatal I-80 crash in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Patrol has released the names of two people who died after their SUV went off I-80 early Saturday morning and landed upside down in a creek in Des Moines. It happened near the 134 mile marker of eastbound I-80, just west of...
This new Des Moines art installation aims to serve as a connection to Iowa's rivers
A new interactive art installation is coming to Des Moines in an effort to reconnect Iowans to the rivers that flow through the heart of Iowa. Iowa Confluence (ICON) Water Trails has partnered with Bravo Greater Des Moines, the Polk County Board of Supervisors and Polk County Conservation to make the installation called "Hello, River" possible. The sculpture is a product of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Chargers Fall to Lions in Des Moines
The AC/GC Chargers were on the road last night, as they faced the Des Moines Christian Lions in varsity doubleheader action. In game one for the baseball team, both teams were held scoreless going into the third inning, where the Lions put up 6 runs, then turned around in the fourth to put up 13 runs, and end the game with a 19-0 loss for the Chargers. AC/GC made a better showing in the second game, falling 12-2. The Chargers were scoreless until the third inning, but allowed two runs in the first. The lone run in the third came off the off loaded bases, when senior Andrew Mahaffey was hit by a pitch, and Chase Slaybaugh finished his trip back to home plate.
Flash Flood Warning for Adair, Adams, and Cass Counties
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a Flash Flood Warning for Adair, Northwestern Adams, and Southern Cass Counties until 10:15 a.m. At 4:32, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing between two and four inches of rain across the warned area. This rain is causing flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
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