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‘American Pickers’ Will Film in Iowa This September
Earlier this summer, the show 'Antiques Roadshow' made a stop in Iowa to film a couple of episodes. Now, another popular show will be returning to the state to film!. A recent article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that 'American Pickers' is set to do some antique-hunting in Iowa in September of 2024. If you're not familiar with the History Channel series, the official website reads:
What Are South Dakota Children’s Immunization Requirements, Minnesota, Iowa
We are turning the calendar into the new school year. As new families are preparing their kids for the first time in South Dakota it is a requirement by the state that all children have the necessary immunizations. Sioux Falls School District. Add this to the checklist of things to...
More severe storms expected Wednesday after stormy start
DES MOINES, Iowa – A morning round of storms dropped a lot of rain across central Iowa and another round of severe storms is expected again Wednesday night. Morning storms brought strong winds and hail. Wind gusts over 60 mph were reported in Ottumwa and Melcher-Dallas. Norwalk saw several reports of gusts in the 50-55 […]
ADM’s Ellis Smith Makes Softball 2nd Team All Conference
A sophomore from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Softball team secures a spot for all conference. Ellis Smith is another recipient on ADM to be apart of the 2nd Team All Conference for softball following a wonderful season. Smith played in 40 games during the 2024 season with 104 at-bats, scoring 23 runs off of 30 hits. She racked up 25 singles, four doubles, one triple, and 16 RBI’s, hitting an average of .288.
‘Preschool is a fundamental part of our system’: DMPS adds principals to all of its preschools
DES MOINES, Iowa — For the 2024-2025 school year, all four Des Moines Public School preschools will have a designated principal on campus for the first time ever. District officials explained that preschool is a priority for DMPS. The district believes that its new principals will help create a strong culture at the preschools they lead.
Grand View’s Limas is one fast walker
DES MOINES — The term “race walking” sounds more like an oxymoron than an Olympic event. But it is a legitimate track and field event, and one Grand View athlete made a run — or rather, a walk — at the Olympics in it. John Sears has the story.
Bellevue man killed by Des Moines Police during pursuit
DES MOINES, Iowa (WOWT) - A Bellevue, Neb., man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Des Moines earlier this week. Weston Derby, 45, was shot dead by Des Moines Police officers after a chase ensued early Tuesday when Des Moines Police officers responded to report of a restraining order violation at a home in the southeast area of the city.
Total Health Experience to break ground Thursday on Urbandale medical campus
Total Health Experience is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art medical campus planned on 25.3 acres, north of Interstate Highways 80/35 in Urbandale. The event starts at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. When completed, the campus will include up to nine buildings with 265,000 square feet of newly constructed space. Dr. John Tentinger, a local radiologist, is spearheading the development. For more information about the project, click here.
Notable Transactions: California group acquires West Des Moines apartment complex
A 223-unit multifamily complex in West Des Moines has been acquired for $32.78 million by a California real estate investment corporation, Polk County real estate records show. Canyon View Capital, based in Santa Cruz, Calif., acquired PointeWest Apartment Homes at 4501 Pleasant St. from Capreit Inc. in Maryland. The acquisition...
DCH Hosting First-Ever Back to School Bash on Tuesday
The Dallas County Hospital is preparing to have an event for children ahead of the new school year. The hospital is gearing up for the debut of a back to school bash in the City of Perry Tuesday afternoon from 3-4:30pm. Public Relations Marketing Foundation Director Tom Harmsen tells Raccoon Valley Radio the expectations of the outing.
Coaching contracts. A casino conflict. A hungry horse. Newspapers nosedive.
The salaries of state employees are public information, and, to the surprise of some and the unsurprise of others, coaches from Iowa’s three state universities continue to be some of the highest-paid state employees. The UNI men’s basketball Head Coach Ben Jacobsen has won more than 300 games with...
DMPD and other emergency services are responding to Wednesday evening severe weather damage in the metro
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police announced that it was reporting to over two dozen calls concerning weather-related damage Wednesday evening. The damage includes wires, trees or poles down. No injuries have been reported, but MidAmerican Energy has reported more than 11,000 Des Moines customers lost power. To...
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