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Des Moines’ Waveland Golf Course Evacuated After Suspicious Device Found
Iowa Pulse
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July 10, 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — A peaceful afternoon at Waveland Golf Course turned into a tense scene on Thursday, July 10, after a suspicious device was discovered outside the facility’s clubhouse. Just before 3 p.m., staff at the course reported the...
Des Moines breaks ground on Italian-American culture center
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 11, 2025
LOVE TO SEE IT. NEW AT SIX. A NEW ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER IN DES MOINES IS TAKING ANOTHER BIG STEP FORWARD. CITY LEADERS BROKE GROUND ON THE PROJECT THIS AFTERNOON AT THE HISTORIC BUTLER MANSION CAMPUS ALONG FLEUR DRIVE. ORGANIZERS HOPE...
Improvised explosive device located on Waveland Golf Course, Des Moines police confirm
WOI-DT - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
The Des Moines Police Department Bomb Squad is currently on scene. All public access to the golf course is prohibited as the investigation continues. DES MOINES, Iowa — The Waveland Golf Course is temporarily closed Thursday afternoon as police...
DMPD: Teenager injured in downtown Des Moines shooting Thursday afternoon
WOI-DT - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
Evidence suggests this was a directed incident and there is no ongoing danger to the community, officials said. DES MOINES, Iowa — One person is in the hospital and an investigation is underway after a downtown Des Moines shooting Thursday...
Juvenile injured in shooting in Cheatom Park neighborhood in Des Moines
NEWSRADIO 1040 WHO - Iowa
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A boy is in hospital after a shooting in the Cheatom Park neighborhood in Des Moines. Police responded to the 1100 block of 10th street just after 4:30 p.m. on a report of gunfire. As officers arrived, a person with a gunshot injury arrived at a...
Paul McCartney set to rock Des Moines on October 14 during 'Got Back' tour
KGAN - Iowa
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DES Moines, Iowa — The iconic Paul McCartney is returning to the big stage for his 'Got Back' tour, and he's making a stop here in Iowa. His 19 announced dates begin September 29 in Palm Desert, California, before making his way to the Hawkeye...
Juvenile injured in shooting in Des Moines' Cheatom Park neighborhood
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
Juvenile injured in shooting in Des Moines' Cheatom Park neighborhood Updated: 5:16 PM CDT Jul 10, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ A juvenile boy was injured in a shooting in Des Moines' Cheatom Park neighborhood on Thursday afternoon, according to...
Iowa Democratic leader pushes for return of first-in-the-nation status, Republicans not worried
WOI-DT - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
Iowa House Minority Leader Brian Meyer is pushing to restore Iowa's position after a 2023 DNC move, citing Midwest values. DES MOINES, Iowa — Some Iowa Democratic Party leaders are pushing for a return of the traditional first caucus system after...
Iowa could receive up to $5.4 million in opioid settlement funds, Iowa Attorney General reports
KCRG - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa could receive up to $5.4 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a statement from Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Thursday. On Thursday, Bird announced around $720 million nationwide in opioid settlements...
Iowa leaders weigh in on intersection of federal deportation, farm labor policies
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Iowa’s elected leaders present and past are discussing a back-and-forth within President Donald Trump’s administration about how to manage...
Explosive device found and detonated at Des Moines golf course
Radio Iowa
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July 10, 2025
Des Moines police closed down the Waveland Golf Course on the south side of the city for a time today after a suspicious device was found in the rough near one of the holes. Des Moines police say the Bomb Squad safely detonated what was determined...
Iowans protest water quality issues outside of event with Gov. Reynolds
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Blake Iverson cheers as a truck honks at his sign about Iowa's water quality. Iverson protested with a group from Food & Water Watch outside of an event attended by Gov. Kim Reynolds. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) The sound of...
Iowa at risk of flash flooding, severe storms, NWS warns
The Ames Tribune - Iowa
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Multiple watches are in effect for central and western Iowa as severe storms and heavy rain move through the state. Severe storms are possible across most of that area of the state from 6 p.m. Thursday until midnight on Friday with heavy rainfall...
Iowa at risk of flash flooding from overnight storms, NWS warns
Iowa City Press Citizen
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A flash flood watch is in effect for parts of central and western Iowa from 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10 until 7 a.m. Friday, July 11. Severe storms are possible across most of that area of the state from 6 p.m. Thursday until midnight on Friday with...
Iowa men’s basketball team will play Xavier, a 2025 NCAA tournament team, in Iowa City
The Gazette - Iowa
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Big East’s Musketeers went 22-12 last season, won a game in 2025 NCAA tournament Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Iowa added a prominent nonconference opponent to its 2025-26...
Iowa Co. deputies searching for semi involved in hit and run on USH 18/151
WMTV - Wisconsin
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July 11, 2025
IOWA COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) -The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a flatbed semi that was involved in a hit and run Thursday afternoon. According to a Facebook post by the Sheriff’s Office, at around 1:45...
Iowa DNR urging paddlers to stay off rain-swollen rivers
KTIV - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is urging paddlers to stay off rain-swollen rivers due to recent weather. Iowa DNR says some rivers are already dangerously high at or near flood stage. DNR also says more rivers can...
Iowa State University Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Is Aug. 5
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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AMES, Iowa – The horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold the 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the ISU Horticulture Research Station. The annual event will feature...
Iowa Launches New BEAD Bidding Round
Broadband Breakfast
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July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025 – Iowa officials just took the next step toward spending more than $400 million to ensure the entire state has high-speed Internet. On Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Management, Division of Information Technology, announced a $400...
Iowa Communications Network Joins IX Peering Exchange at 1623 Farnam
Telecompetitor
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July 10, 2025
The Iowa Communications Network (ICN) has joined Omaha IX, an internet exchange at 1623 Farnam, a regional network-neutral edge interconnection and data center services in Omaha. The announcement was made by 1623 Farnam. ICN, which is owned by the...