GRIMES, Iowa — The city of Grimes has announced a naming rights deal with grocery chain Hy-Vee to rename the GrimesPlex sports turf facility. The 50-acre sports complex at 1000 NE Heritage Drive will now be known as the Hy-Vee MultiPlex Powered by the City of Grimes. The deal is for five years, with the…
Iowa State, Iowa both in AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll
UCLA is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a historic win that lifted the school to its first appearance in the top spot. The Bruins knocked off South Carolina, the defending national champion that had held the top spot in the previous 23 polls, on Sunday with a dominant 77-62…
New classes, programs offered through DMPS Community Education
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Community Education program through Des Moines Public Schools is open for registration for classes in the winter and spring. Jacob Burke, the Community Education Manager with Des Moines Public Schools joined Today in Iowa Sunday to discuss the variety of classes and programs that are offered. “Community Education is typically…
Winter Farmers’ Market kicks off its final day
DES MOINES, Iowa- The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting the final day of the Winter Farmers’ Market on Sunday at Hall B in Hy-Vee Hall. Over 100 vendors are showcasing their local products. Doors opened at 9 a.m. and people can stop by and shop until 4 p.m. Attendance is free. One of the…
Des Moines police identify 15th homicide victim of 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa — Authorities have released the name of the 15th homicide victim in Des Moines this year. The Des Moines Police Department said that 65-year-old Bruce Murray was found dead at an apartment on 513 Forest Avenue this last Thursday just after 8 p.m. When officers arrived to the scene they found Murray…
Three Indianola farms host event to showcase Warren County small businesses
INDIANOLA, Iowa — Three Indianola farms are collaborating to host an event on Saturday to showcase local vendors. Cortum Farm & Co, Edge of the Woods Farm, and Honey Hollow are hosting the third annual Holiday Happenings at each of their farms from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. Local businesses from all over Warren County…
Newton man arrested for DWI after allegedly backing into patrol car, trying to flee
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — A Newton man is facing a slew of charges after police said he tried to flee from officers and instead hit several vehicles in a Walmart parking lot. He then allegedly led police on a chase that ended with two more patrol vehicles sustaining damage. 54-year-old Aaron Parrish Scalabrini was arrested after…
Bell ringers needed around Des Moines for annual Red Kettle Fundraiser
DES MOINES, Iowa – Volunteer bell ringers are needed to fill shifts at all red kettle locations around the Metro and surrounding suburbs, according to the Salvation Army. The kettles operate Monday through Saturday from 10a.m. to 8p.m. with the exception of Sundays and Thanksgiving, when there will be no ringing, and a shortened day on…
Trump expected to name Kelly Loeffler for Agriculture secretary
President-elect Trump is expected to name former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to serve as secretary of Agriculture, a source close to the transition told The Hill. Loeffler is currently the co-chair of Trump’s second inaugural committee, ahead of the January 2025 swearing in, along with real estate mogul Steve Witkoff. Loeffler briefly represented Georgia in…
Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women’s Soccer League team
WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined Cincinnati’s bid for a National Women’s Soccer League expansion team. Major League Soccer’s FC Cincinnati heads the group trying to bring a women’s pro team to the city. The club issued a statement confirming that Clark, a rookie for the Indiana Fever this season, had joined in the effort.…
Hawkeyes on the road at Maryland as regular season winds down
WHAT’S AT STAKE? Iowa (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) would make it nine straight years with at least eight wins, not including the shortened 2020 season, with wins over Maryland and Nebraska. The Hawkeyes also can elevate their position in the bowl selection pecking order. The Terrapins (4-6, 1-6 Big Ten) need to win their final…
WHO 13 Farm Report: Thursday, November 21st
WHO Radio’s David Geiger shares Thursday’s top agriculture news. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service
Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Thursday said he was withdrawing from consideration as President-elect Trump’s nominee to be attorney general. Gaetz announced the decision in a message on the social platform X, saying that while he had had “excellent meetings” with senators Wednesday, “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction…
Chief Wingert recaps 30-year career he thought wouldn’t last 30-days
DES MOINES, Iowa — It is the sunset on what became a dream career. “The most rewarding thing for me is just a dude that had a front-row seat to watch people do incredible things every single day. They always told me that when the time comes you’ll know it. They’re right. It is time,”…
WHO 13 Farm Report: Wednesday, November 20th
WHO Radio’s David Geiger shares Wednesday’s top agriculture news. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service
Iowa’s Childcare Crisis could be alleviated with promising pilot program
DES MOINES, IOWA — There is a shortfall of roughly fifty thousand childcare spaces in Iowa at any given time. Lack of childcare is the number one barrier to financial self-sufficiency for women, so the Iowa Women’s Foundation launched a pilot program last year in an effort to create more options for families. The “Childcare…
Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump says he has chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO, the bedrock Western alliance that the president-elect has expressed skepticism about for years. Trump, in a statement, said Whitaker was “a strong warrior and loyal Patriot” who “will ensure the United States’ interests…
2nd Bee Gees drummer dies within a week
(KTLA) — Colin “Smiley” Petersen, the original drummer of the Bee Gees, has died at the age of 78. His passing was announced on the Facebook page, Best of the Bee Gees, on Monday. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen. He enriched our lives…
Matt Rife bringing new tour to Des Moines in 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — Stand-up comedian and crowd-work specialist Matt Rife is coming to Des Moines on his next tour. You’ve seen his Netflix comedy specials, Wild ‘N Out, and all the social media clips but next summer you can see him in person at Wells Fargo Arena. Rife is scheduled for a Sunday, June…
Hacker gains access to testimony in Gaetz investigations: reports
A hacker gained access to witness testimony related to investigations into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who resigned from Congress last week after President-elect Trump tapped him for attorney general, multiple news outlets reported Tuesday. The unidentified person, using the name “Altam Beezley,” downloaded the information on Monday afternoon, according to The New York Times,…
2 are killed and 1 is critically wounded in New York City knife rampage. A suspect is in custody
NEW YORK (AP) — A man carried out a string of stabbings across a swath of Manhattan on Monday morning, killing two people and critically wounding a third without uttering a word to his victims, officials said. The 51-year-old suspect was in police custody after being found with blood on his clothes and the two…
New year will bring new name for another Iowa Events Center space
DES MOINES, Iowa — Another name is changing in downtown Des Moines. Hy-Vee Hall will soon be known as EMC Expo Center. Polk County and Oak View Group, the operators of the Iowa Events Center, announced Monday morning a new 10-year naming rights partnership for the exhibit hall and meeting space that will take effect…
