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Meet the 3 Libertarian Party candidates running for Congress in Iowa
The Libertarian Party of Iowa will be fielding a candidate in three of the four Congressional districts in Iowa. Nicholas Gluba in the 1st Congressional District, Marco Battaglia in the 3rd Congressional District and Charles Aldrich in the 4th Congressional District filed their official candidacy papers Monday at the Iowa State Capitol. Here's what...
Iowa weather: This July was one of Des Moines' top 10 wettest
DES MOINES, Iowa — Parts of central Iowa finished July in soggy shape, thanks to this week's thunderstorms. Related video above: Marion County has flooding concerns as more rain moves in. All told, the Des Moines International Airport logged 8.99 inches of rain last month. That makes July 2024...
2024 Special Census is Extended
The 2024 Special Census is nearing completion, but we still have residents who have not been included in our updated population count yet. Due to heat and storms, field representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau are extending their time knocking on doors into mid-August. If you get a visit, please answer the door. It only takes a few minutes to complete the short questionnaire about the number of people in your household. Remember to check your door for a Notice of Visit if a census worker visited when you were not home. Call the number to talk to the local field office and complete the census questions over the phone. Your five minutes can make a positive impact on Waukee for years to come!
CBRE closes sale of 223-unit apartment property in West Des Moines
CBRE has arranged the sale of PointeWest Apartment Homes, a 223-unit multifamily property in West Des Moines, Iowa. California-based Canyon View Capital purchased the property from an East Coast-based seller for an undisclosed amount, marking the company’s first acquisition in Iowa. CBRE’s Cy Fox, Ray Hamilton, Keith Collins and...
Sheriff's Office Daily News Report
Christopher Montinguise, age 33, 3616 34th Street, was arrested on two counts of Possession Of Controlled Substance. Alejandro Rios, age 22, 102 Paul St, Perry, was arrested on a warrant for Sexual Abuse, Harassment and Invasion Of Privacy. Moses Tellez, age 23, 509 Willis Ave, Perry, was arrested on a...
Dexfield Diner and Pub opens up pop up diner over 5 months after devastating fire
REDFIELD, Iowa — Just over five months ago, a local diner in Redfield, Iowa was faced with a fire that destroyed the building. Now, the diner is finding ways to keep driving forward. Steve Roberts, the owner of the Dexfield Diner and Pub, is moving about the kitchen once...
Roundtable: Projecting Iowa State basketball's individual stat leaders
Iowa State men's basketball is nearing the completion of an extended summer practice session as the calendar prepares to flip to August. The summer practice period has allowed Iowa State to integrate four transfers and an incoming freshman into a roster that returns the four leading scorers from 2022-23 and two All-Big 12 selections in the backcourt.
Job fair held for Smithfield workers being laid off
ALTOONA, Iowa — Iowa Workforce is helping people in Altoona find jobs. Hundreds will soon be without a job when the Smithfield Plant closes. Last month, the company announced that 314 workers at its hambone facility would be laid off due to efforts to consolidate the company nationwide. Genesis...
Des Moines teen accused of murdering his brother could undergo mental evaluation
DES MOINES, Iowa — A teenagercharged with the murder of his older brother may undergo a mental evaluation. Police say Mohamed Elzubeir, 16, stabbed his 19-year-old brother Abdelmagid Elzubeir in the neck on June 11. The case is now on pause until a judge decides whether Mohamed Elzubeir can...
Conservation of the endangered bonobo
Did you know seven of our closest living relatives are located right here in Des Moines? No, it’s not your favorite uncle or grandpa. Instead, it’s bonobos — a great ape species. The apes are part of the Ape Initiative, a nonprofit located in Des Moines dedicated...
Olympian Natasha Kaiser-Brown returns to Des Moines to train high school athletes
The Olympics are special for Natasha Kaiser-Brown. The Des Moines native, formerly Natasha Kaiser, was once in the same shoes as the nearly 600 athletes from the United States competing for a medal in Paris this summer, give or take 30-some years. Kaiser-Brown – a standout track athlete at Des Moines Roosevelt turned professional...
Chicago abortion providers brace for new clients seeking care after Iowa ban takes effect
Abortion providers in Chicago and Illinois are expecting a surge of out-of-state patients after Iowa’s six-week abortion ban went into effect Monday. The state became the fourth in the U.S. to enact a ban on abortions after six weeks, which is before most people know they’re pregnant. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the ban, which was passed last year by the Republican-controlled statehouse.
CCSD Celebrates Successful Summer Meal Program With Over 40,000 Meals Distributed
Members of the Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Food Service Department, Administration, and volunteers faced the 90-plus degree weather today (Wednesday) to hand out packaged meals during the last day of the district’s Summer Grab and Go Feeding Program. This year, CCSD provided 42,575 meals to children and students in the Carroll area, which is expected to increase by 1,400 after today’s (Wednesday’s) distribution. Every Wednesday at Fairview Elementary since June 12, vehicles would line up, waiting their turn to receive five breakfast and lunch entrees, with fruit, vegetables, and healthy snacks for sides to ensure children are fed a nutritious meal while relieving some financial burden for families. CCSD Food Service Director Melanie Girard says some staff members worked 11-hour days to prepare, sort and package the food to have ready to go for pick-ups.
Just How Many Iowa Jobs Did John Deere Cut This Year?
In July, John Deere announced that there would be layoffs all across the company. Company officials gave the following explanation for the most recent round of layoffs;. "Despite our efforts to contain costs and optimize production and inventory levels, the strategies we have implemented – including a global hiring freeze – have proven insufficient in addressing the challenges posed by declining customer demand, rising costs, and prevailing economic uncertainties crucial for ensuring the long-term health of our business."
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