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Nation's Largest Outdoor Farm Show Next Month
According to their website, the Farm Progress Show is the nation's largest outdoor farm event annually, hosting over 600 exhibitors from around the world. This year, the annual Farm Progress Show will be held August 27 - 29th in Boone, Iowa. National Events Director, Matt Youngman says the event attracts around 160,000 attendees each year, connecting farmers, ranchers and businesses.
Memorial Golf Tournament Happening Sunday in Perry
A traditional golf tournament will be happening on Sunday in the City of Perry. The 11th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament is taking place at the Perry Golf & Country Club on Sunday, with a tee time of 7:30am. According to the country club, golfers are free to tee off anytime after 7:30am and the event is open to anyone interested. The tournament features the Championship Flight that will play 27 holes, with the Senior Division, Super Senior Division, and all other flights to play 18 holes.
Des Moines fireworks-related complaints increased from 2023, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa — Police in Des Moines responded to just over 10% more fireworks-related complaints over the first few days of July in 2024 than the same period last year. Sgt. Paul Parizek the Public Information Officer for the Des Moines Police Department said officers responded to 721 fireworks-related complaints between 6 p.m. on […]
Old Glory flies in Panora
Anyone in Panora or even passing through in the past couple of days undoubtedly noticed the American flags displayed around town square. Pat Moylan of Panora explained that a grant allowed the purchase of telescopic flagpoles, which are much lighter than the older ones. Moylan shared that Panora flies the...
Let’s Talk Dallas County About Perry Chamber’s 4th of July Celebration
Today’s Let’s Talk Dallas County program features the Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti as she discusses the successful event pertaining to the 4th of July, as well as some upcoming events.
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...
Newton businesses required to provide updated contact info to city
Jul. 4—When a building in Newton experienced major water issues stemming from a frozen sprinkler system, authorities had difficulties identifying the owner and thus notifying them of the condition of the building. It is incidents like this that Newton businesses are now required to register their contact information with the city. Newton City Council on July 1 adopted the amended ordinance ...
Quilt guild donates to Greenfield
In the aftermath of the tornado that devastated Greenfield, many things need to be stitched back together in the community. The Des Moines Area Quilters Guild recently made a large donation of handiwork to help toward that goal. Several members of the Des Moines Guild delivered 397 quilts and 350...
Researchers explore low-cost drainage water cooling
Agricultural engineers at Iowa State University are looking into using drainage water as a cost-effective way to help keep buildings cool during the hottest weeks of summer. “I think it has a lot of potential,” Iowa State University Extension ag engineer Kris Kohl says. The system would involve the...
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.
1969 – Moyer Wins Fairgrounds’ Mid-Season Title
Bill Moyer takes a victory lap after winning the mid-season title at Des Moines. Des Moines, Iowa (July 5, 1969) – Des Moines’ Bill Moyer squeezed his 1968 Corvette past Lem Blankenship’s 1965 Plymouth on the final turn of the 32nd lap, then coasted to the mid-season late model championship at the Iowa state Fairgrounds before 7,957 fans.
Belanger Inks Professional Contract with WINGS Leverkusen
LEVERKUSEN, Germany – Iowa State women's basketball alum Hannah Belanger has signed WINGS Leverkusen to begin her professional career. Belanger played one season at Iowa State following an impressive four-year career at Truman State. Belanger played in all 33 games for the Cyclones while making 32 starts. She averaged...
Iowa State football's Caleb Bacon ready for leadership role after Gerry Vaughn's departure
Weekends should be a bit easier for Angie and Doug Bacon this year. The parents of Iowa State football linebacker Caleb Bacon were accustomed to making the nearly two-hour trip from Lake Mills to Ames in 2023 to watch their son suit up for the Cyclones in what became their oldest’s breakout season. ...
Undrafted out of Iowa, Johnston's Jack Dreyer is on the cusp of the major leagues
When Jack Dreyer signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in August of 2021, the former Johnston High School and University of Iowa baseball player got the opportunity he was looking for − and a new nickname. "UFDA." It’s an abbreviation for undrafted free agent. All the players in the Dodgers organization who...
Outworked early in his career, Curtis Jones now makes his mark with Iowa State basketball
When Curtis Jones was coming out of high school, he felt overlooked by many colleges. He wasn't in the spotlight much during his high school experience in Minnesota. He remained under the radar during his humble days at Indian Hills Community College. He broke onto the scene a bit at the University at Buffalo and is now a major contributor for an Iowa State team that made the Sweet 16. Throughout that journey, Jones has proven a lot of people wrong.
July 4 brings a breakfast and parades to Central Iowa
URBANDALE, Iowa – A breakfast at the Nevada Fire Department, to raise dollars for first responders, before their big morning parade. Slater has been hosting a giant parade since 1889, and continues that tradition. Long time residents Alvin and Barb Lund were the Grand Marshalls. And one of the largest parades around is Urbandale, it […]
Making magic happen: The heart and hands behind the Iowa Cubs' fireworks show
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Cubs Fourth of July fireworks show has been lighting up Des Moines’ skies since the 90s. Organizers say it takes months of preparation to create the magic. In a changing technical world, Lead Firework Shooter Jake Amsden says there's nothing quite like...
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