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Des Moines woman injured after falling into hole on downtown sidewalk
DES MOINES, Iowa – A pedestrian is considering legal action after a lunch-hour walk led to injuries. Shelley Renes is an attendance clerk at Des Moines Public Schools’ Central Campus, who often gets fresh air with a coworker over their lunch hour. “We always head down to the Sculpture Park and walk the same path, […]
Iowa Attorney General Warns About Scam I About Got Taken For
It used to be, if they're calling you asking for card info, it's a scam. Now, the scammers are letting you come to them. Dwyer was booking a rental car yesterday, and being old school, he prefers to do things over the phone. So, he looked up their number, called,...
Recent Iowa climate statement endorsed by nearly 200 scientists
DES MOINES, Iowa — 186 scientists across 32 universities in Iowa have signed off on their 14th annual climate statement. In 2023, the planet recorded its highest global surface temperature since data has been collected. According to the new report, the record-high temperatures have led to 28 separate billion dollar disasters across the United States.
Letters: We all have far more pressing concerns than abortion access
Abortion access should pale to more pressing concerns Abortions are still available to Iowans. Gov. Tim Walz made it very clear that if you are in the need for an abortion, for any reason, the great state of Minnesota will welcome you! You can drive up and have the procedure done, drive back home...
New hoses help DMFD reduce exposure to carcinogens inside stations
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Fire Department received two grants to help fund new technology to improve the health of its firefighters inside fire stations. A prominent new technology is a yellow hose, known as the Direct Capture Diesel Exhaust Hose. The hose attaches to the engine of a firetruck and is designed […]
‘Eastside funk’ detection project expanding in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Almost a year ago, the City of Des Moines contracted with a company called Envirosuite and installed odor monitors around three plants on the east side of the city. Now the city looks to expand the $200,000 project, signing a one-year extension of the contract worth $100,000, adding 10 new monitors […]
Goodbye Wind Chill Warnings in South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota
Have you ever wished for a life where you never have to hear the words 'Wind Chill Advisory' ever again?. This winter, your wish is going to come true. The National Weather Service says they are retiring the terms 'Wind Chill Warning', 'Wind Chill Watch', and 'Wind Chill Advisory' beginning with the 2024-2025 winter season.
Off Hours: Where to go fishing in the fall in Iowa
Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. Recently, we've written about where Clown from Slipknot dines in Des Moines, former Datebook Diner Wini Moranville's new book, working in a haunted house, karaoke bars, where to go thrifting, where to buy crafts, Black-owned businesses, vegan restaurants, gluten-free options, the Amana Colonies and where to buy plants. Hello, Des Moines. I'm Ryan Hanser and this week in Off Hours, I'm encouraging you to chase fish before the snow flies. Two things you...
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