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Vet Med students have visible role at state fair
Little feet and big eyes. For fourth-year veterinary students Chelsea Harris and Carly Bates, that description applied to any of the piglets they helped a sow deliver on the first day of the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 8. Even more memorable were the same features on all the children who walked by with their parents at the farrowing display in the Knapp Animal Learning Center.
Iowa State’s Daniel Jackson “more than likely” out for the season
AMES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell announced wide receiver Daniel Jackson would likely miss the entire season with a lower leg injury. Jackson had 16 receptions for 260 yards and two touchdowns in 2023; both TDs came in a September contest against Oklahoma State. “Daniel Jackson...
Board of Educational Examiners says Urbandale SpEd teacher, admin likely violated Iowa law
The State Board of Educational Examiners has found that the administrators who handled the incident, and the special education teacher accused of hurting the little boy, likely violated Iowa law.
Council tables water line warranty programs
Aug. 14—Unsure of whether the city could add an amendment to its new agreement with a company who could provide service line warranties for residents, the Newton City Council opted to table the item at the Aug. 5 meeting until officials know for sure if they can redistribute the 10 percent cut the city receives from the premiums. Newton News previously reported about a presentation during the ...
Adventureland Resort adds more fun-filled days with expanded Summer Season
ALTOONA, Iowa — Adventureland Resort continues its 50th celebration by offering a gift to its guests. The Home of Iowa’s Best Thrills is extending its summer season by adding three days to its calendar along with more hours each day this week. Adventureland will extend its daily operations through August 21, providing even more time to ride theme park favorites like the reimagined Underground, Monster, Flying Viking and more.
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Nursing home property in Des Moines sold to California entity
Skywalk Health Holdings LLC, based in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., paid TZVI Realty LLC $5.7 million for property at 5608 S.W. Ninth St. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes a one-story, 25,412-square-foot building constructed in 1962. Genesis Senior Living Center, with 80 units, is located in the facility. The property is valued at $2.4 million. The transaction was recorded Aug. 6.
New retail center latest in commercial growth for Polk City
The final touches are almost done on a new retail center in Polk City, which owner Shane Torres said is the first center of its kind in many years in the growing northern Polk County community. Torres, who is also the owner of Remax Concepts, said the 7,700-square-foot center is...
Downtown Des Moines’ newest apartment development opens
One of the first things Mike Whalen tells people about the Tempo is that it is built like a fortress. The seven-story residential and commercial project is constructed with insulated concrete form walls that not only provide good insulation but also act as a sound barrier. Floors are also made with concrete.
Hawk golfers return 4 varsity regulars from team that placed 10th in Class 4A
Despite losing its top two players to graduation, the Ankeny boys’ golf team still boasts plenty of talent. The Hawks return four varsity regulars from a team that placed 10th in last year’s Class 4A state meet with a 634 total. They are seniors Duncan Beelner, Kyler Crimmins, Evan Hodapp and Caden Weddingfeld.
Townhall event on homelessness Wednesday night at DMACC Urban Campus
DES MOINES, Iowa – Residents of the River Bend neighborhood have organized a townhall event Wednesday night to discuss a proposed City of Des Moines ordinance targeting the homeless that bans sleeping in public spaces. The Community Townhall on Homelessness is being held at DMACC’s Urban Campus at 1144 7th St. in Des Moines from […]
Leaders in affordable housing pushing for more opportunities
DES MOINES, Iowa — Housing for the homeless and affordable housing in general is something a group is actively working on in central Iowa. A couple of months ago, WHO 13 News reported about the old Days Inn Hotel off of Merle Hay that was being repurposed by Anawim Housing for living quarters for the […]
This weekend in Iowa: The House Flies album release, a Benefit for Palestine and a look at Davenport’s twisted history
It’s the middle of August, which means humid days, college students scrambling to move in, and as this edition of the Weekender proves, plenty of quality events throughout Iowa. The Moline-based shoegaze band The House Flies celebrates their new album with a show at the Raccoon Motel. A full lineup of performers is slated to perform at a benefit for Palestine at the Englert Theatre. If you’re in the mood for drinks and Iowa history, the Putnam Museum will feature UI professor and Davenport native Gates Thomas on “Davenport’s Twisted History” as part of its History on Tap lecture series on Thursday night.
Creston police say ‘person of interest’ turns himself in after morning shooting
CRESTON, Iowa — The Creston Police Department says a person of interest is in custody following a shooting Thursday morning. According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, CPD took a report of a shooting Thursday morning and the victim drove themself to Greater Regional Health’s emergency room following the shooting. Their condition has […]
Victim drowns in Iowa City golf course pond
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A person drowned in a pond at an Iowa City golf course after being trapped under some maintenance equipment on Wednesday afternoon. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at Pleasant Valley Golf Course, located at 4390 Sand Road SE, at around 1:39 p.m.
Kim Reynolds seeks waiver from Summer EBT food program, says state can serve more kids
Iowa is seeking a waiver to opt out of a federal program to provide grocery money to low-income kids next summer and instead use the money to provide boxes of food that could be picked up at participating organizations around the state. Gov. Kim Reynolds' announcement Thursday comes after she drew widespread criticism...
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