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Iowa unveils first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation child care availability website
(Des Moines) Today, Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new, first-of-its-kind website called Iowa Child Care Connect (childcareconnect.iowa.gov) to help Iowans more easily find childcare availability near their homes, where they attend school, or near parents and caretakers’ workplaces. “Using Iowa’s Child Care Connect, Iowa parents will be able to...
Iowa Democratic chair says DNC has motivated Iowans ahead of 2024 election
Iowa Democrats say the national convention has motivated state party members leading into the 2024 election — an election that could prove crucial to their chances of regaining an early spot in the presidential nominating process. Delegates from across the nation have spent the past four days in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, rallying […]
City of Des Moines credits road projects for creating safer community for pedestrians
DES MOINES, Iowa — The city of Des Moines is seeing some of its road construction projects pay off following a study city leaders say shows the metro area is the fifth safest city for pedestrians out of America's 101 largest metropolitan areas. The report was released by the...
Back-to-School Event August 25th
Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered with about 20 other organizations to put on a back-to-school event this weekend. On Sunday August 25th there will be a Back-to-School Event at the Midnight Garden on 17th Ave. That is Maria Gonzalez, Community Match Support Specialist with Big Brothers Big Sisters. This event...
Time is Running Out on the Unclaimed $500,000 Iowa Lottery Ticket
The winner of a massive lottery prize has less than a month to claim it before a six-figure piece of paper effectively becomes worthless. Back in March, a Powerball ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star, located at 1502 South Federal Avenue, in Mason City, IA. That ticket proved to be a lucky one, as it's now worth $500,000. The prize will expire if unclaimed by the September 12th deadline.
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
City Approves Agreement for Home Sewer Inspections
–The Algona City Council approved an agreement with an engineering firm this week to conduct sewer lateral inspections in various areas around town. The inspections are being conducted to make sure sump pumps or footing tiles are not hooked into the city’s sanitary sewer system. City officials say it was a common practice many years ago, but it goes against city code today as those hookups can overwhelm the sanitary sewers during heavy rainfall events. Kevin Graves with WHKS addressed the council during a work-session prior to their regular meeting Monday, and he discussed how the inspections will work.
Iowa unveils new childcare search website
DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a new website Thursday that’s designed to help Iowa parents navigate the state’s childcare crisis. It’s a first-of-its-kind site that aggregates near real-time data from providers and the state so parents can search for child care based on their needs and location, see quality rankings and complaints, […]
For some Iowa orchestras, video game scores may be the key to attracting younger audiences
With a flurry of fingers and bows, 70 musicians spring into a swirling and epic score. As the rippling harp, piercing flute and chanted Latin lyrics from a 50-member chorus ebb, a solo soprano’s voice carries forward, soaring above the audience that has settled quietly in the Urbandale High School auditorium on a late June Sunday afternoon.
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