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You Won’t Believe How Fast This Iowa Driver Was Caught Over The Speed Limit
I-Rock 93.5 - Iowa
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July 14, 2025
Maybe don't get the zoomies in a 35? If you're an adult driver who has been on the road for many years by now and you don't know if you're lead foot-prone or not, figure it out ASAP. My rule of thumb, on any kind of road, is to not go any more...
When Will It Start Feeling Like Fall In Illinois And Iowa? Here’s What Farmers’ Almanac Says
I-Rock 93.5 - Iowa
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July 14, 2025
It's the question we're all already asking. Technically, we're already in the "dog days of summer" and will be for a while yet. All of these highs in the 90's have had us wishing for the 56° days with flannel and pumpkin spice. And because we...
Will low attendance, lack of concerts wreck IndyCar in Iowa?
The Ames Tribune - Iowa
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IndyCar's future at Iowa Speedway is uncertain after low attendance at the 2025 races. The track's repaving in 2024 led to single-file racing, potentially contributing to decreased fan interest. Hy-Vee's withdrawal as title sponsor and the absence...
Josef Newgarden wins pole for first IndyCar race at Iowa Speedway
The Ames Tribune - Iowa
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Josef Newgarden, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, secured the pole position at Iowa Speedway, a track significantly altered by a partial repave. Team Penske, despite past dominance at Iowa Speedway, has struggled this year, facing scandals and...
Pato O'Ward defeats six-time Iowa winner in IndyCar dual at Newton
The Ames Tribune - Iowa
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NEWTON — The King of Corn Country was usurped by the Prince of IndyCar. Coming into the July 12 race, the first of two IndyCar races at Iowa Speedway in 2025, pole-sitter Josef Newgarden had won six of the 12 IndyCar races at Iowa Speedway since...
Des Moines man arrested in connection to explosive device found on golf course
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 11, 2025
Des Moines man arrested in connection to explosive device found on golf course LOCAL DES MOINES BOMB SQUAD DETONATED A DEVICE AT WAVELAND GOLF COURSE TODAY. KCCI’S PEPPER PURPURA WAS ON SCENE THIS AFTERNOON WITH A PUFF OF SMOKE. IT WAS CONFIRMED...
Des Moines traffic: Storms knock out traffic signals in the city
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 11, 2025
Des Moines traffic: Storms knock out traffic signals in the city Some traffic signals in Des Moines were knocked out by power outages due to the overnight storms. STRONGER STORMS. I’M GOING TO TIME THAT OUT FOR YOU COMING UP. ANOTHER REMINDER FOR...
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...
Des Moines Bomb Squad detonates improvised explosive device found on Waveland Golf Course
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 11, 2025
A member of the Des Moines Police Department Bomb Squad detonated an improvised explosive device that was found Thursday at Waveland Golf Course. KCCI received multiple tips early Thursday afternoon from people at the Des Moines municipal course,...
Des Moines Bomb Squad detonates improvised explosive device found on Waveland Golf Course
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 11, 2025
A member of the Des Moines Police Department Bomb Squad detonated an improvised explosive device that was found Thursday at Waveland Golf Course. KCCI received multiple tips early Thursday afternoon from people at the Des Moines municipal course,...
Regional softball finals: 3A, 4A, 5A take to the field for state bids
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 14, 2025
The final 24 spots in the upcoming Iowa high school state softball tournament will be determined Tuesday night, as Class 3A, 4A and 5A hold regional finals. Winners of each game advance to the state tournament, which begins Monday, July 21 in Fort...
Hot Air Balloons Spotted in DSM Metro During Monday Morning Commute
NEWSRADIO 1040 WHO - Iowa
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(Des Moines, IA) -- This morning, hot air balloons floated over the Des Moines metro area to give residents a sneak peek of the upcoming National Balloon Classic. Metro residents could spot several hot air balloons during their Monday morning...
Where can I park for free? See the spots in downtown Des Moines
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Parking in downtown areas can be confusing and costly, and Des Moines is no exception. We're here to simplify it. Here's a list of where you can find free parking in downtown Des Moines. When are parking meters free in downtown Des Moines? Parking...
Iowa Cold Case: Four unsolved cases in Des Moines share July 10 date
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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Four unsolved cold cases in the Des Moines metro area, all occurring on July 10th of different years, are being highlighted. The cases involve the murders of Leota Camp (1967), Patricia Veach (1969), Diane Schofield (1975), and Pamela Carter...
Des Moines County begins work on draft changes to wind energy ordinance
Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa
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Des Moines County Land Use Administrators Zach James and Jarred Lassiter returned to the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors Tuesday with an expanded and revised ordinance for the regulation, siting and operation of wind, solar and battery...
Grassroots effort underway to get changes to Des Moines County wind ordinance
Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa
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Des Moines County NO! CWECS group organized quickly this spring when it came to light that some of their neighbors had signed lease agreements with Big River Wind – AES to make way for the construction of commercial wind energy conversions systems...
Des Moines traffic: Crash blocking center lanes on 35/80
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
CHANCES TO RETURN ON TUESDAY GOING INTO WEDNESDAY. ALL RIGHT. THANKS, SEAN. I GOT TO TAKE YOU OUT TO THE ROADS RIGHT NOW BECAUSE WE DO HAVE A CRASH BEING REPORTED ON 3580. THIS IS ON I-80 JUST PAST EAST 14TH STREET. IF YOU ARE IN THOSE WESTBOUND...
Reynolds celebrates her governorship at pro-life summit
The Times Republican - Iowa
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses a crowd of Christian conservatives July 11, 2025 at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines. (Photo by Tom Foley/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Gov. Kim Reynolds celebrated her career as governor at The Family...
Des Moines Man Arrested After Armed Standoff and 7-Hour Barricade Following Police Pursuit
Iowa Pulse
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July 9, 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — A tense overnight standoff in Des Moines ended early Tuesday morning with the arrest of 41-year-old Tyler Jon Watsabaugh, who barricaded himself inside his family home following a police pursuit. The incident began just before...