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ARL holds a pet adoption special, asks for hot dogs, canned pumpkin, whipped cream and more as shelters remain crowded
Last week, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) asked for the public’s help because of a “severe space challenge” caused by a surge in dogs and cats arriving at its shelters. Over the weekend, it offered a special discount rate on adoptions of all dogs and cats six months or older, and 135 pets were adopted. Unfortunately, the space problem still exists, because while those adoptions were happening, 132 more pets arrived at ARL.
Perry Police Department July 2nd-5th
Fraud reported in the 1700 blk of 4th St. Incident took place in Boone County, referred to the sheriff’s. Report of Harassment from the 700 blk of 18th St, officer spoke with offender of possible charges. Accident:. Unit 1 Driver/Hernandez, Daniel of 1809 Estela St Veh/2004 Silver Nissan Altima....
ADM Baseball Shuts Out North Polk for Huge RRC Win
The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Baseball team garnered their 14th win, with a big conference victory versus North Polk on Wednesday. The Tigers were shutout by the Comets in their previous two matchups, but defeated North Polk 7-0 last night in Adel. ADM scored one run in the first inning, two in the second, two in the third, and two in the fourth as they held the Comets scoreless for only the second time this season. Rhylan Stine-Smith finished 1-3 with a two-run RBI Triple, with Grant Rychnovsky going 1-3 with an RBI Double.
Reminder of Ordinances for Fireworks in Guthrie County
The Fourth of July may have passed, but some may still be celebrating with fireworks. Residents of the main towns in Guthrie County need to remember what their town’s ordinances are for fireworks. For Stuart, fireworks are allowed from June 1st to July 8th, and can only be lit on private property. Additionally, fireworks can only be shot off between the hours of 9am and 10pm, except for July 4th and the Saturdays and Sundays directly preceding and following the holiday, when they are allowed between 9am and 11pm for Stuart residents to remember. Guthrie Center and Panora both do not permit fireworks within city limits.
Iowa Workforce Development to be on site at Bridgestone as more than 200 workers are laid off
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hundreds of union workers at a Bridgestone tire plant in Des Moines are out of a job. KCCI first told you about the layoffs last month. Officials at Bridgestone said there would be 216 layoffs at the Des Moines plant. Iowa WARN showed all of those were set to happen Friday.
Processing issue causes delay for some MercyOne employees' direct deposit
DES MOINES, Iowa — A processing issue caused a delay in Friday's payroll direct deposit for some MercyOne employees. The hospital confirmed the delay, saying it is due to an issue with processing and the July 4 banking holiday. In a statement, MercyOne says they have been working to...
Contact Buzz: Des Moines’ 48 Hour Film Project celebrates 20 years of frenetic filmmaking
An excited tension permeates the theater on this Friday in July. It is packed with filmmakers anticipating some fast, creative cinematography. The figurative starter’s gun will soon discharge, signaling that each team has two days — 48 hours — to conceive, script, shoot, edit and submit a short film to mark the successful completion of one of Iowa’s most intense creative marathons.
Des Moines received hundreds of fireworks complaints. But few tickets were issued.
Just about 900 complaints about fireworks were called into Des Moines metro police stations over the Fourth of July holiday, but only 53 citations were issued. Here's a roundup of what happened over the Fourth of July: Iowa laws permit fireworks, but some cities have restrictions ...
Retro KCCI: Concept cars of 1993 debuted at the Des Moines Auto Show
DES MOINES, Iowa — In 1993, new production cars, future cars and concept cars, normally on display in big cities, took over Des Moines. Watch the video above to see the hot cars of the 90s. The auto show had vehicles for every budget like the Geo Metro for...
DMACC to host ‘Doc Ops Day’ training for inaugural class of emergency medicine residents at UnityPoint Health
The Des Moines Area Community College fire science technology, emergency medical technician and paramedic programs will host a hands-on “Doc Ops Day” training event for the inaugural class of emergency medicine residents from UnityPoint Health – Des Moines. The event aims to help physicians understand the role of first responders through a variety of exercises, including Jaws of Life extraction, a forcible entry door simulation and navigating an obstacle course while dressed in full emergency gear. The “Doc Ops” event will take place on July 10 at the DMACC Fire Training Facility in Ankeny.
Homeless man charged in assault, stabbing near Des Moines park
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police arrested a homeless man Thursday, a week after they say he was involved in an assault and stabbing that left one person hospitalized. Robert McCalley and two other suspects approached two men sitting in a vehicle at University Avenue and Keo Way — across from Good Park — on June 27, according to court records.
WATCH: Fireworks light up the sky for Yankee Doodle Pops
DES MOINES, Iowa — Yankee Doodle Pops is one of the biggest annual gatherings in Iowa. This year, the Des Moines Symphony's 30th concert and fireworks show drew close to 100,000 people, spread across downtown from the Iowa Capitol grounds to the tops of parking ramps and everywhere in between.
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Celebrating Latin art, car show, concerts, disc golf and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — Looking for something to do this weekend? Or, want to try out a new place to grab a bite to eat?. Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, July 5-7. Friday, July 5. Celebrating Latin Art & Culture at Mainframe Studios, 900...
Campers at Cherry Glen continue the Independence Day celebrations
POLK CITY, Iowa — The Fourth of July may be over, but the party is continuing for many people across Central Iowa. Trailers are packed in the Cherry Glen Campgrounds in Polk City, where campers will be continuing the celebration this weekend. Outside of the campgrounds, there will be fireworks displays across Central Iowa. Friday […]
7 Brew Coffee, credit union to move in near former Price Chopper on Merle Hay Road
It's out with the old and in with the new at the Haymarket Square shopping center on Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, just east of Urbandale. A 7 Brew Coffee store and GreenState Credit Union branch will move in where the Price Chopper gas station once stood. Demolition of the gas station...
Stephens Auditorium's Goldfinch on the Lawn outdoor concerts feature Blues, jazz performers
Stephens Auditorium’s Goldfinch on the Lawn concert series is back. The singer-songwriter showcase usually takes place at the listening venue on the ground floor of Stephens. But during warm weather, the music is sometimes played on the greenspace outside the iconic concert venue. Tickets are $5 in advance and...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, Nov. 5, 1917: Merle Hay dies in WWI
The Evening Tribune, the afternoon sister paper of the Des Moines Register, reports on Nov. 5, 1917, that Iowan Merle Hay is among the first U.S. soldiers to be killed in World War I. The 20-year-old farm mechanic and store clerk from Glidden may have been the first to die as German troops mounted an attack on his unit's trench in France. Hay's funeral in Glidden drew mourners from around the country, and in Des Moines, he became the namesake of a major thoroughfare.
Second Highest Year for Tornadoes as of July 1
(Des Moines) Brad Small, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines, says it has been a remarkable year for Tornadoes. Small tells KSOM/KS95 News that as of July 1, Iowa has up to 108 tornadoes for the calendar year, second only to 120 tornadoes to date, set in 2003. The average number of Tornadoes per year is 50.
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