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A 116-year-old Drake house gets a facelift. Check out the before-and-after photos
A 116-year-old Des Moines house is getting a second chance at life after a local nonprofit took on the fixer-upper in hopes to maintain the historic property. Before the renovation, the house located at 3114 Cottage Grove Ave. was divided into three apartment units. Invest DSM, a nonprofit that specializes in community development, took the property under its care and did a full gut and renovation.
Fewer vacancies, more applicants: Iowa school districts say 4-day week already paying off
Superintendents in two central Iowa school districts says their switch to a four-day school week is already paying off — before students are even back in class. Saydel Community School District, which has about 1,400 students in unincorporated Polk County between Ankeny and Des Moines, opted in February to change the school week...
Iowa Attorney General asks for dismissal of lawsuit against state in college athlete gambling investigation
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit against the state filed by dozens of college athletes accused of sports gambling. She claims the investigation did not violate the athletes' civil rights. The investigation began in September when more than...
Glendale Cemetery closed while crews begin clearing trees, storm debris
DES MOINES, Iowa — When an EF-1 tornado came through the Des Moines metro area it hit lots of homes, and also packed a punch at Glendale Cemetery. Many trees were snapped off and blown over onto gravestones. Most stones did not seem to have damage, but there are many trees and branches that need […]
The Beacon Village in Des Moines provides affordable housing to formerly incarcerated women
DES MOINES, Iowa — The recently opened Beacon Village acts as both an affordable housing option and a place for women in crises to heal. The facility located at the old Village Inn Motel off of East Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street in Des Moines has 32 units and is a place designed specifically for women who struggled with addiction and formerly incarcerated women. In order to live there, residents must be employed, single without kids and at least six months sober.
Des Moines neighbors busy cleaning up trees and other damage from confirmed EF-1 tornado
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hundreds of Des Moines neighbors were busy Tuesday cleaning up the damage caused by Monday night's tornado. The confirmed EF-1 tornado damaged many trees and power lines in its path. One neighbor, Molly Atkins, said she took some major damage from the storm. "We have...
In the wake of pork plant closures, some producers take on extra costs
Over the last two years, several large pork packers have closed plants in California, Minnesota and most recently Iowa. For some pork producers, this means additional miles and more money to deliver hogs on top of tough economic times.
Storm Lake City Council by 3-2 Vote Approves Increased Funding for Participation in a Community Betterment Program
The Storm Lake City Council Monday on a 3-2 vote approved updating the city’s participating cost in a Hometown Pride regional program. Hometown Pride is designed to create and improve local facilities, spaces, and events in a community. Last month, the council approved joining a group of eight other communities in the program, and capped the city’s contribution at ten thousand dollars annually. Since then, Spencer has had to withdraw from the group, at least temporarily, to focus on flood recovery, which changes Storm Lake’s annual contribution to approximately $12,375 per year for five years, assuming no other communities join.
Local players having a big impact with the Humboldt Crabs
By Ray Hamill — Former Eureka Logger Myles Standish is the latest local player to join the Humboldt Crabs for the 2024 season after making his summer debut with the team over the weekend. Standish, a 2023 Eureka graduate, plays collegiately at the University of Hawaii and is the...
Sioux City to host free dental clinic in October
Sioux City will host the 15th Iowa Mission of Mercy free dental clinic in October. Event founder Dr. Richard Hettinger says this will be the third time it has been in Sioux City. “Last time we were here we saw more than 800 patients and provided $600,000 worth of care....
Hull Fareway Hosts Ribbon Cutting
Hull, Iowa – Fareway Stores, Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for their much-anticipated new store located at the southwest corner of Highway 18 and Division Street in Hull. The 10,600 square foot store provides for a full-service butcher counter, an impressive grocery selection, with fresh-cut produce, healthy varieties, and locally sourced items, in addition to a variety of craft beer, fine wines, and top-shelf spirits.
Man Pleads Guilty to Striking Biker With Vehicle in Deadly Hit-And-Run in Cherokee
Cherokee, Iowa – A man accused of being involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Cherokee has pleaded guilty. According to court documents, 30-year-old Casey Herwig has pleaded guilty to one count of Knowingly Leaving The Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death, which is a class D felony. Herwig faces a maximum of ten years in prison, along with a fine between one thousand and ten thousand dollars.
The circus is coming to Forest City
The Culpepper and Merri-weather Circus is coming to Forest City, Thursday, Aug. 1, at Heritage Park of North Iowa with shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. The circus has been providing quality, local, family entertainment for 38 years. This authentic one-ring, big top circus has been featured on television. They are very excited to bring you their brand new performance featuring big cats presented by Trey Key, aerialist extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze, 10th generation Loyal bareback horse riders, the Perez daredevil duo on the tight rope and wheel of destiny, Elizabeth Ayala’s incredible foot juggling and hair hang, and everyone’s favorite circus clown, Leo Acton.
NEWS: Braun Honored as GPAC Sports Information Director of the Year
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Midland University Assistant Athletic Director for Athletics Communications Jeff Braun has been selected as the 2023-24 Dave Rebstock/Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Sports Information Director (SID) of the Year, presented by Hauff Mid-America Sports. This is the first time Braun has been honored with “The Rebby” award for the GPAC. A vote of the league’s sports information directors determined the selection.
Sibley Business Is Senator Ernst’s Small Business Of The Week
Sibley, Iowa — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, ranking member of the Senate Small Business Committee, has announced that a Sibley salon has been named her Small Business of the Week. According to Ernst, Trisate Curls provides quality, specialized care for curly and wavy hair that is a cut above...
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