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Parkview ends sheltering services with city, prompting council action
Oct. 2—Parkview Animal Hospital is dissolving its animal control agreement with the city this month, which prompted the Newton City Council to hold a special meeting on Sept. 25 and move forward with the purchase of a modular animal control facility staffed by the police department's community service officers. Per city code, Newton is required to provide animal control services. Council ...
Casey's to name ICON feature along Des Moines River
Casey's donated $1 million to Iowa Confluence Water Trails (ICON) and has been granted naming rights for an overlook near Center Street and the Des Moines River. Why it matters: ICON is one of central Iowa's largest ongoing public projects, adding amenities like boat launches and whitewater runs throughout area rivers and creeks.
Local 5 Weekend Guide: Fall Fest, Windsor Heights Book Fair and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's officially October, and fall is in full swing in central Iowa. If you're not feeling the autumn energy yet, Local 5 has rounded up five events to help you get in the spooky spirit. Where: Colby Park (6900 School St., Windsor Heights) Price: Free.
Thousands of Iowans expected to join the 14th annual Healthiest State Walk
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is hosting the 14th annual Heathiest State Walk on Wednesday. The Healthiest State Initiative is a nonprofit with the goal of helping Iowans improve their health. Executive Director, Jami Haberl, says a healthier lifestyle starts with just one step, which is why they host a walk […]
Steel materials secured for bridges destroyed by May floods
Sep. 30—Four bridges damaged beyond repair by the May floods have ordered their materials and are one step closer to being fully replaced. The Jasper County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 24 approved bid proposals from the Nebraska-based Oden Enterprises, Inc. for steel girder superstructures for each bridge. Jasper County Engineer Michael Frietsch got the bridges added to the county's ...
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