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Urban garden one step closer to reopening after vote from Des Moines zoning board
A beloved urban garden in the Woodland Heights neighborhood is one step closer to reopening to the public. To resounding applause from neighbors and other supporters of the Woodland Realm, the Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission, with a 13-1 vote, rejected a recommendation from city staff to deny its owner's request...
Seagers win second LCAA open event
FORT MADISON - A Fort Madison father/son team ran away with the first place finish in the second of three Lake Cooper Angling Association “Open” tournaments, with Mitch and Scott Seager bringing to the scales a bagged limit of five bass weighing 19.79 pounds. With a brisk 50-degree morning, all but one team of the 42 anglers caught their limit of five largemouth bass going to the scales.
A First–Crop Duster To Appear at Farm Progress Ag Show
The annual Farm Progress Show will be taking place August 27th -29th in Boone, Iowa and for the first time, a noted crop duster aircraft will make an appearance. A crop duster plane will be on display, and possibly a flight demonstration. According to Farm Progress, the Ag Tractor AT...
Danfoss in Ames announces layoffs as agriculture downturn continues
Danfoss Power Solutions of Ames has announced it is laying off 40 workers on Aug. 31. The announcement comes as the effects of a downturn in agricultural prices ripples through the farming machinery industry. “We are adjusting Danfoss’ operating model to ensure full accountability, increased cost competitiveness, and faster decision-making. This means parting from...
Norwalk announces groundbreaking event for addition to southwest development corridor
The city of Norwalk, in conjunction with WB Realty Co., announced the opening of Dunn Industrial Park, a new light-industrial development. A groundbreaking event will be held on site, located at Delaware Street and Madison Avenue, at 4 p.m. on Aug. 21. WB Realty Co. recently completed the 39-acre industrial development on the southwest side of Norwalk, which includes two 20,000-square-foot commercial buildings and two multi-acre lots. The development project was completed in July 2024, and the two new buildings are now ready for occupancy. “This helps every resident in multiple ways,” said Hollie Zajicek, economic development director for the city of Norwalk, in a prepared statement. “The Dunn Industrial Park is the newest addition to our long-term strategic plan of growing Norwalk southwest, and eventually connecting to I-35.”
Alternating Currents Electrifying The Quad-Cities With Events In Illinois And Iowa
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 16-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple locations, it’s a one-of-a-kind fest that allows people to put together a diverse menu of awesome entertainment, and the majority of the shows are free.
Miller-Meeks says pipelines will help Iowa ethanol industry stay competitive
NEWTON — U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks spoke Thursday in favor of carbon dioxide pipelines as a way to aid Iowa’s ethanol production industry with an environmentally conscious impact. Miller-Meeks, the Republican representative for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, spoke about pipelines and other renewable fuel efforts supported by the...
A 2nd stage for Miss Moravia contest, musical groups
A major new feature of the 119th Moravia Fall Festival will be the addition of a second stage. Due to conflicts for spacing between groups on the Community Building stage, this year the committee is renting a 16’x20’ portion of the Centerville Pancake Day stage to accommodate several activities. On Saturday afternoon, after the Big Parade, the Miss Moravia contest will take place at this new location.
Tasker Phillips Strikes Again in 34 Thriller!
West Burlington, IA, August 16, 2024 – Tasker Phillips won for the second time this season at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa with the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Friday night. After the race got off to an awkward and slow first seven laps, things got thrilling down the stretch and the Pleasantville, Iowa native netted $2,000 for his win.
Western Iowa Forecast: Upper 70s to 80s Expected, Showers Possible Early Week
Des Moines, IA – Western Iowa is set to experience mild weather through the upcoming week, with temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to low 80s. Residents can look forward to mostly dry conditions over the weekend, although a stray shower or thunderstorm could develop in northeast Iowa later this afternoon or evening.
End of Summer Traffic Enforcement
(Des Moines) Last year, during the final weeks of summer, there were 54 traffic fatalities in Iowa, with 44% involving impairment. To prevent future tragedies, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is collaborating with law enforcement across the state to reduce impaired driving. From August 16 to September 2, agencies will participate in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement project. During this time, officers will work together to remove impaired drivers and motorcycle riders from the road.
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