Nitrate levels in Iowa water remained high through fall, data show
Nitrate concentrations, exacerbated by a wet spring that followed years of dry conditions, reached near record highs in Iowa rivers this summer. Concentrations are typically elevated in the summer. The past several years, nitrates have dropped to near-zero concentrations in late summer through early winter. But this...
Full of Memories, Empty of People
One night as my mom and I were out shopping she decided she wanted to take a trip down memory lane and visit her old stomping grounds: Valley West Mall. I have hazy memories of visiting the mall when I was younger so I was a little excited, but my mom, a former self-proclaimed “mall rat”, was ecstatic to be able to...
The Retro Iowa Diner Still Serving An All-You-Can-Eat Menu Straight From The Past
The first time I pulled into 133 Southeast Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA, the neon wink felt less like a sign and more like a gentle invitation from another era—a time machine asking if I wanted to step inside. There’s a certain warm blink of recognition you get...
Iowa Lottery winner credits late husband for lucky tradition
DES MOINES, Iowa — A long-time tradition once shared with her late husband led to a $100,000 lottery win for a West Des Moines woman. The Iowa Lottery said Marjory Rittman, 64, won the prize as part of the “$100,000 Mega Crossword” scratch game. Rittman scratched off the winning ticket Saturday night. Playing...
Driver Escapes Serious Injuries in a Car Versus Train Accident in Des Moines
(Des Moines) The Des Moines Police Department says NE 56th Street is currently closed in both directions between NE 23rd Avenue (Easton Boulevard) and NE Metro East Drive due to a car versus train accident. According to the press release, a southbound vehicle, driven by a 33-year-old woman, slowed down...
Teen accidentally shoots himself in the leg at Des Moines hospital, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police say a teenager is recovering after he accidentally shot himself in the leg inside Broadlawns Medical Center. At around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, the DMPD said officers responded to the hospital, located in the 1800 block of Hickman Road, on a report of a shooting. Police say that...
Iowa’s WARN site announces four plant closings in November
Four Iowa companies announced closings on the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, site in November. The closings resulted in the loss of 144 jobs. A fifth company, Insane Impact LLC of Des Moines, also announced during November that it was closing, but that listing proved to be a reporting...
Business Loan Program Returns as Des Moines Reopens Support for Small Firms
The City of Des Moines has reinstated its small business loan program, giving local entrepreneurs renewed access to financial support aimed at strengthening neighborhood commerce. After a limited initial run last year, city officials confirmed that the initiative is now available on a rolling basis, allowing eligible...
Perry Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft in Jefferson
A Perry woman was recently arrested for an alleged theft incident in Jefferson. According to court documents, the Jefferson Police Department was notified on September 5th by Cobblestone Inn and Suites that one of its employees was possibly doing fraudulent activity through its rewards program. During the...
Iowa Pork, Fareway, and Local Leaders Plan to Feed Nearly 500 People at Iowa...
Mark your calendars for December 2nd, as local hearts and stomachs come together to tackle hunger in Iowa communities—breakfast is served!
