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DES MOINES, Iowa — The Friendship Center, a Des Moines Metro non-profit, is giving away nearly 400 backpacks this weekend for their “Back-2-School Giveaway.” On Saturday, August 1st, families can show up to the Friendship Center at 1526 MLK Parkway to receive a free backpack filled with school supplies. There will also be free dental…

(WFRV) – According to reports, the Milwaukee Brewers home opener at Miller Park has been postponed. Tweets by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman indicated multiple Cardinals players had tested positive for COVID-19, information later confirmed by multiple outlets. The reports say the Cardinals are isolating in their hotel room and not going to the ballpark.…

DES MOINES, Iowa  —  About a month ago, Minor League Baseball announced the 2020 baseball season was canceled. Many Iowa Cubs fans who purchased tickets to go to a game at principal park this year now want their money back. But the I-cubs say that might take a while. “Think because we supported because all…

DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds was joined by other state officials Thursday at the State Capitol to outline more details about Iowa’s “Return to Learn” plans for schools. The governor’s earlier mandate outlined that schools have at least 50% of in-classroom instruction in four main subjects. Thursday’s news conference went over some of…

Iowa City, Iowa — An outside review of alleged racial inequality in the University of Iowa football program released on Tuesday calls on the UI Athletic Department to make changes to its “football culture” but doesn’t call for any changes of leadership. However it does include numerous allegations of inequities, including the targeting of Black…

VAN METER, Iowa — Badger Creek State Park on the southeast side of Van Meter is becoming the new “Instagramable” spot here in central Iowa, filled with pretty flowers and a lake. It’s been around for almost a decade, but this year it’s really gained popularity on social media. From professional photographers to just families…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (CNN Newsource) – Police in Minneapolis say they believe they have identified a man who they say helped incite a riot following the death of George Floyd. The so-called “Umbrella Man” was seen on video breaking windows and confronting a photojournalist. According to a police search warrant, a key moment when the riots…

July 29 is the chicken wing’s turn at a national food holiday. National Chicken Wing Day has been on the calendar since the 1970s, thanks to the town of Buffalo, NY. The day was designated as a celebration of its legendary Buffalo chicken wings. Here’s what’s in store for chicken wing lovers in 2020: Wingstop…

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State has added Ball State to its 2020 football schedule to replace the canceled Cy-Hawk Series game at Iowa. The Cyclones announced Tuesday they would play the Cardinals Sept. 12 at Jack Trice Stadium. Ball State was available because its game at Michigan was canceled as part of the Big…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Watchmen,” cloaked in superhero mythology and grounded in real-world racism, received a leading 26 nominations Tuesday for the prime-time Emmy Awards. The HBO series, which captured America’s deep unease as it faces racial and political clashes amid a pandemic, was nominated as best limited series and received bids for cast members…

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa Men’s Basketball team is pausing workouts after positive COVID-19 tests were returned for two student-athletes. The University of Iowa Athletics Department issued a statement Tuesday, saying the team will pause workouts for 14 days. Two of the team’s members tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday. According…

FORT DODGE, Iowa – The name of a woman who died in an apartment fire in Fort Dodge Sunday has been released by officials. Fire Chief Steve Hergenreter tells WHO 13 that the victim was 67-year-old Jeanne Miller. Fort Dodge Fire Rescue was called to 629 Central Avenue just after 2:00 p.m. Sunday after a…

DES MOINES, Iowa — The ever-changing scenarios for how students will return to learn this Fall are leaving many parents feeling like there is a no-win solution and it’s costing Iowa families. Six-year-old Lincoln Schaffer is excited to start first grade but not without hesitation. “The other day he was like, ‘mom do I have…

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Civil rights icon and longtime Georgia Congressman John Lewis is being remembered in the nation’s capital. Thousands are expected to pay tribute to Lewis as his body lies in state at the U.S. Capitol. An invitation-only ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET at the Capitol Rotunda. The general public…

WASHINGTON — White House officials and Senate Republicans are finalizing a bill that would offer $1,200 checks to many Americans and that would not renew the full unemployment insurance enhancement as part of a proposal for the next stimulus bill set to be unveiled Monday, several top administration officials said Sunday. White House economic adviser Larry…

DES MOINES, Iowa — Another 389 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. The department reported no additional deaths over the 24 hours between 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The data from the IDPH shows there have been 826 total deaths from the coronavirus…

Part 1 Last week, the Polk County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution requiring county employees and all visitors to county buildings to wear face coverings. The resolution also encourages businesses throughout Polk County to explore similar measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The supervisors want to issue a mask mandate for people in…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Longtime television host and actor, Regis Philbin, has died at age 88, according to a report from PEOPLE. Philbin’s family confirmed the news to PEOPLE on Saturday. “We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th…

DUNDEE, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources kicked off it’s celebration of Iowa parks 2020. This is the 100th anniversary of the starting of Iowa’s state park system. The celebration was delayed due to COVID19, from May, the actual date of the first park’s dedication at Backbone State Park. The Backbone Park dedication…

DES MOINES, Iowa — The newest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health’s website show six more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and another 667 people have tested positive for the virus. The new numbers reflect testing reported over the 24 hours between 10 a.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday. The data from the…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation Friday extending an order that bars and restaurants require patrons to remain at least 6 feet apart to limit spread of the coronavirus. The proclamation also extends other requirements, including that bars and restaurants patrons each have seats at a table or bar…

ATLANTA (WIVB) — In a new update encouraging schools to reopen, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) say children are far less likely to suffer severe symptoms of COVID-19. In an update called “The Importance of Reopening America’s Schools this Fall,” the CDC says “the best available evidence” leads to this conclusion. As…