Newton Firefighters Participate In Annual Fight For Air Climb
The Newton Fire Department is again participating in the annual Fight For Air Climb, which supports the American Lung Association. Newton Firefighters will be climbing stairs in three Des Moines buildings between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Sunday. In all, five Newton Firefighters in full gear will climb 1,656 steps as...
Iowa Secretary of Ag in Greene County on Concept of Larger-Scale Conservation Implementation and...
A few agricultural partners and area farmers attended an informational meeting to learn about a couple of cost-share programs for conservation practices. Abby Inman with the Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council, along with TJ Lynn with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, presented how...
Des Moines, IA Locals KEEP COMING BACK to This LEGENDARY 80-Year-Old Breakfast Spot—Even Jason...
🕒: Monday - Saturday: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Waveland Cafe serves as the wood-paneled, coffee-scented heartbeat of the neighborhood, offering a “no-nonsense” experience that has local foodies completely hooked. Fans from Ankeny swarm this cozy, trophy-lined sanctuary for the legendary...
Grandpa George still throwing clay at 102
George Strausman is still firing up the kiln every week at his pottery class.
🚚 Multiple Transportation Jobs Hiring Now in Polk County, IA
Polk County’s transportation scene is rolling strong this month — from local delivery routes to long‑haul OTR runs, there are solid options for drivers and techs ready to hit the road.
Indianola City Council Cancels Public Hearing for South C Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project
The Indianola City Council decided to cancel their public hearing for the South C Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. The council only received one bid, with a price steeper than the city expected. Indianola City Manager Jake Meshke says the council may circle back to this issue in the near future.
Indianola City Council Authorizes Amendment No. 9 for Hillcrest Unified Urban Renewal Plan
The Indianola City Council authorized the ninth amendment for the Hillcrest Unified Urban Renewal Plan at their final meeting of the month earlier this week. The amendment will fund multiple areas across the city. Indianola City Manager Jake Meske says the amendment would make room for some additional allowable...
Bondurant company turns wind turbine blades into traffic barriers
Des Moines, Iowa – A company based in central Iowa has found a way to recycle the giant blades from wind turbines, using their ground up parts when making concrete traffic barriers that are popular around construction sites. Nick Wylie, founder of Renewablade, headquartered in the Des Moines suburb of Bondurant, says...
Unique items stolen in Des Moines burglary, police seek public’s help
DES MOINES, Iowa — Authorities are asking the community to keep an eye out for some unique items that were reported stolen from a Des Moines home earlier this week. The Des Moines Police Department says between March 24 and 27, a burglary occurred at a residence along North Valley Drive, in the Westwood neighborhood....
Warming into Sunday with storm chances in central Iowa
The wind swung to a more northerly direction Thursday at around 10 am in Des Moines, and temperatures have cooled again as a colder, drier airmass flows into Iowa. These conditions will be with us through Saturday. Fire danger will be with us today, and also into Saturday. Dry and breezy conditions persist, and Iowa...
