Des Moines City Council weighs $7 million grant for pro soccer stadium
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council is considering awarding a $7 million grant to the Iowa Soccer Development Foundation for the construction of its professional soccer stadium. The Pro Iowa Stadium as well as the Global Plaza will be located at the old Dico Superfund Site off W MLK Jr. Parkway near […]
Winter storm warning expanded to include Story, Boone counties
A winter storm warning was expanded by the National Weather Service in Des Moines at 4:46 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. This warning, which previously applied to parts of northwest and north central Iowa, now included the U.S. Highway 30 corridor. That includes Boone, Story and Marshall counties. The warning comes as...
Des Moines plows in good shape, ready for a mini round two this weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Public Works crews say they’re ready for another round of winter weather, even though this weekend’s snow is not expected to be as severe as last weekend’s storm. After last weekend’s major snowfall, the department reports that most of its plows and equipment came out of the storm in […]
Popeyes, former Iowa franchisee reach settlement in trademark case
DES MOINES, Iowa — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has reached a settlement with a former Iowa franchisee who it sued earlier this year after he reportedly misused the company's trademarks, court documents show. Popeyes sued Chicago-based business owner Asif Poonja and his company, Jam Equities, LLC, in September for the...
Special Olympics holds annual Polar Plunge at Raccoon River Park
DES MOINES, Iowa — Special Olympics Iowa held their annual Polar Plunge at the Raccoon River Park where hundreds experienced the new “pool on wheels.” The Polar Plunge offers individuals and local businesses the opportunity to support Special Olympics athletics and Unified partners by taking a dip and raising funds....
Iowa DNR Hiring Field Technicians for Local Water Quality Monitoring—Apply by December 31
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring five Environmental Monitoring Field Technicians for its Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Section. The positions are based in Des Moines, Iowa. Technicians will travel across the state to support water quality and biological sampling programs. The jobs...
Historic pipe organ played by Liberace donated to Hoyt Sherman Place
Hoyt Sherman Place's century-long wait for a pipe organ has finally ended, with a fully restored 1922 instrument — once played by Liberace — arriving in Des Moines on Saturday. Why it matters: The instrument will enable the historic theater to broaden its entertainment offerings for choir performances,...
UPDATE: Missing Ankeny man located safe
ANKENY, Iowa — The Ankeny Police Department says an Ankeny man missing since Friday night has been located safely. Authorities say Olson was located shortly after the previous media release made at 7 p.m. Ankeny Police say officers were able to make contact with Olson and say he is safe. The Ankeny Police Department...
A week late, Valley Junction fills with shoppers for Small Business Saturday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Holiday shopping events across the metro rescheduled for Saturday following last weeks snowstorm making for a weekend full of small business and vendor shopping. Erika Worley, a Small Business Saturday Shopper, said that she planned her day out Saturday going to all the markets that were...
Black Cat Ice Cream opens new downtown Des Moines location
The popular Des Moines ice cream chain opened the new storefront after closing its Drake neighborhood location in June.
