Des Moines IA

Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger doesn’t seem to be leaving Ames, Iowa, anytime soon. While Otzelberger’s name was one of several prominent coaches tied to the newly-opened North Carolina job, Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 said on Thursday that the Iowa State coach is not in the mix for the job. “TJ … The post...

Polk County’s HR scene is buzzing this month, with several remote and local roles offering strong pay and flexible setups. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting out, there’s something here for you.

(Creston) Nighttime maintenance work on Interstate 80 near De Soto will cause lane closures in both directions over several days in April, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Creston Construction Office. Westbound I-80 will be closed nightly from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. between the De Soto...

The Carroll County Solid Waste is hosting its annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Event this upcoming Saturday at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) for residents. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., staff from Carroll County Solid Waste will unload vehicles with items that are considered hazardous and are not...

The West Central Valley Track and Field Teams will compete in their first meet together on Tuesday in Earlham. The Wildcat Girls already have one meet under their belt, with the A.D. Dickinson Relays in Cedar Falls on March 10th. During that contest, West Central Valley junior Willow Ray won first place in the Girls...

Charlie’s Properties LLC, located in Valley, Neb., paid NL Ventures XII Morton LLC $2.4 million for property at 2701 Delaware Ave. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The 2.2-acre parcel includes a 29,480-square-foot warehouse built in 1963. The property is valued at $1.4 million. The transaction was...

DES MOINES — Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who take people out on the water in canoes and kayaks are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) paddling schools. Participants will learn paddling skills, how to identify hazard and river features, tips for...

Severe Weather Awareness Week continues this week, and today’s focus is preparedness. Dallas County Emergency Management Director AJ Seely says spring and summer weather can be unpredictable. That’s why he stresses the importance of having a plan in place to deal with everything from torrential rain to wind or even...

ANKENY, Iowa — A new drink shop has opened in Uptown Ankeny, and it’s owned by a 17-year-old high school student. Sydney Rider is a Junior at Ankeny Centennial High School and opened Syd’s Sweet ‘N Sips last summer. The shop sells lemonades, dirty sodas, energy drinks, and to-go drink kits. Rider got the idea […]

The Norwalk City Council approved the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2027 in their most recent meeting. Following a public hearing, council members unanimously adopted the plan, which outlines capital projects and anticipated funding sources across multiple city departments. No public comments...