Book bans don’t stop students at Ankeny High School
“Green Eggs and Ham,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “The Giving Tree,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” and “The Giver” are a few of the books most children read at some point during their childhood; however, they have one thing in common: they’re all on a banned book list.
Movies and TV shows casting in Des Moines
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
What makes Des Moines, DSM? You tell us
We are unveiling a new regular feature that invites Axios readers to create the ultimate guide to authentic Des Moines. The big picture: The answers will be used to create a year-end roundup of our "best of DSM." Methodology: We want your authentic answers, not what you think the correct...
Iowa DOT delays opening of University Avenue entrance ramp
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced a delay in the opening of the University Avenue entrance ramp, originally scheduled for Wednesday. According to a Facebook post, crews have been working to reconfigure the I-235 and I-80 ramps that lead to northbound I-35 and I-80. By eliminating...
New federal vax recommendations worry Iowa doctor
Some Iowa pediatricians are concerned about recent changes to childhood vaccine recommendations by federal officials. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced this week it will no longer broadly recommend vaccinations for children against six diseases. This includes the flu, rotavirus and hepatitis...
A downtown Ames cocktail and bourbon bar has closed. Find out more
An elegant live music establishment has closed in downtown Ames. Noir bar , which operated at 405 Kellogg Ave. for nearly half a decade, announced its closure in a Dec. 31 Facebook post . “It has been an incredible journey bringing live music to Ames, and we are deeply grateful for every moment we’ve shared with all...
Stoppelmoor makes Team USA, celebrates with family and friends
DES MOINES – West Des Moines native and Valley high school alum Zach Stoppelmoor qualified for the winter Olympics on Monday, winning the US speed skating trials in the 500M. Stoppelmor qualified with the fastest time, 34.66 seconds. The 26 year old is the first Iowans to represent team USA in the Olympics for speed...
The Enormous Thrift Store In Iowa That Bargain Hunters Swear Is Better Than Costco
In the heart of Des Moines, where the prairie meets possibility, sits a treasure trove that makes bargain hunters’ hearts beat faster than a caffeinated squirrel – the Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center on SE 14th Street. This isn’t just any thrift store – it’s the...
Polk County Auditor discusses possible use of AI
Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald discusses the possible use of AI for Polk County.
‘Chaos, chaos, chaos’: Mitchellville residents react to continued city government exits
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa — Mitchellville is experiencing another shakeup in city leadership as the town’s public works director announced his resignation on Tuesday, continuing a wave of departures that began when the entire police department quit in recent weeks. Residents say the situation has left the community feeling...
