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Sewer project to affect downtown traffic beginning April 3

Installation of a new sanitary sewer line will significantly affect travel on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway near downtown Des Moines through 2024, the city announced in a news release.

The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater …

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Altoona celebrates historic agricultural milestone with CORNival

Altoona is gearing up to celebrate its connection to the first acre of commercial hybrid seed corn in the United States by organizing a corn-themed celebration called CORNival. The event will mark the 100th anniversary …

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State initiative against trafficking is finalist for national award

An initiative called Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking is one of three finalists for the National Association of Secretaries of State’s 2023 IDEAS Award. IBAT is a member organization that raises awareness for human trafficking and …

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Des Moines receives more donations for north-side rec center

The Des Moines City Council on Monday is expected to receive and consider $1.65 million in additional donations and naming agreements for the Reichardt Community Recreation Center project planned on the city’s north side.

With …

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Probation credit legislation passes Iowa House

House File 349, a bill that would reduce the length of individuals’ probationary periods when they complete education and workforce activities, passed the Iowa House on Tuesday 93-1. Under the legislation, individuals could reduce their …

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Naig presents Ag Leader Awards for outstanding contributions to Iowa agriculture

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has recognized organizations and individuals for their exceptional contributions to the state’s agriculture community. The Ag Leader Awards were presented to Agriculture in the Classroom, Central Iowa Shelter & …

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Iowa’s unemployment rate slips to 2.9%

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February was 2.9%, a slight drop from January’s rate of 3%, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.

February’s rate is the lowest it’s been since August 2022, when it was …

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New chief selected for Westcom dispatch facility

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Udell Mentola has been selected as the new chief for Westcom, the consolidated public safety facility that dispatches police, fire and emergency medical services for the cities of Clive, Norwalk, Urbandale, Waukee, West …

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Women in Agriculture Day reception to be held March 23

Gov. Kim Reynolds will be signing a proclamation declaring March 23 as “Women in Agriculture Day in Iowa.” This marks the fourth year that Stine Seed Co. has partnered with the Iowa FFA Foundation, the …

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Des Moines experiencing large number of reports about potholes

Pothole season has arrived.


Through March 7, the city of Des Moines has received 1,209 reports of potholes, more than double the 578 received during the same period a year ago.

The high number of …