JOHNSTON, IOWA – Members of the Johnston Board of Education have named Ms. Laura Kacer as the new superintendent of the Johnston Community School District. The board was unanimous in its decision to hire Kacer following her interview with the seven-member board and numerous pieces of positive feedback from the
Read More →Waukee, Iowa — The City of Waukee is declaring that a Snow Emergency Parking Ban will go into effect in Waukee on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. This parking ban will remain in effect until Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. The parking ban applies to all streets in
Read More →Due to the forecasted winter weather and potential for hazardous driving conditions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Saylorville Lake will close the Saylorville Lake Dam Road and NW 78th Ave at 5 pm Friday, January 18, 2019. The road will re-open on Saturday, January 19, 2019 once snow
Read More →Waukee, Iowa — The City of Waukee is declaring that a Snow Emergency Parking Ban will go into effect in Waukee on Friday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m.This parking ban will remain in effect until Sunday, Jan. 20 at 12 p.m. The parking ban applies to all streets in Waukee
Read More →The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Saylorville Lake are warning visitors to stay off the ice. Recent warm and cold weather, along with rain and snow decrease the stability of ice conditions. Ice on reservoirs is extra dangerous due to the water constantly moving beneath the ice’s surface. Also,
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 14, 2018) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that it has acquired the business of 22 Shopko pharmacies in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Shopko patient files will merge into existing Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations in the 17 cities where the acquisitions have taken
Read More →By Submitted WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 14, 2018) — As part of its second annual Hy-Vee Hams for the Holidays campaign, Des Moines-area Hy-Vee employees and local first responders will distribute 500 Hormel® Cure 81® hams on Monday, Dec. 17, to benefit families in need this holiday season. Hams
Read More →By Submitted Waukee, Iowa—Construction of Waukee’s first dog park is nearing completion. The Waukee Parks & Recreation Department will open the park to the public in early 2019, as soon as weather allows. The four-acre Trailside Dog Park is located at 590 SE Brick Drive in Waukee directly south of
Read More →DES MOINES – The Des Moines Symphony continues its 81st Season with New Year’s Eve Pops: From West Side Story to Wicked at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 at the Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut St., Des Moines). The hottest ticket in town is the Des Moines Symphony’s
Read More →Grimes, IA – Bring on the cold! The West Des Moines Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Iowa is set for Sunday, December 2nd at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines. The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics Iowa athletes
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