Robert D. Ray, Iowa’s 38th governor, who never stopped serving the state and its people in recent decades, passed away early this morning in Des Moines. Gov. Ray was 89. He had dealt with Parkinson’s disease and died peacefully of natural causes at Wesley Acres, according to David Oman, Ray’s
Read More →This weekend, as floodwaters waters ravaged our community, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) was there to help the pets that were displaced. As waters continued to rise, our Mobile Rescue Teams assisted in removing 19 horses from a flooded property and transported them to safe housing after the
Read More →Des Moines, IA (July 5, 2018) – In order to accommodate an increase number of customers, who need to dispose of storm debris, Metro Park East Landfill is open extended hours the remainder of the week. The facility is open for commercial and residential haulers. On Friday, July 6, the
Read More →The best water polo teams from throughout the Midwest will visit Ashworth Pool in Greenwood Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 6-8, for the 33nd Annual Des Moines Water Polo Tournament. Water polo is considered by many as the ultimate team endurance sport. This year, teams from Madison, Kansas
Read More →Des Moines, IA (July 4, 2018) – As Central Iowans continue to cleanout from the flash floods last weekend, Metro Waste Authority offers these tips for customers who elect to self-haul debris to Metro Park East Landfill. On Thursday, July 5, the landfill will extend hours of operation by one
Read More →Des Moines, June 25, 2018 – KCCI 8 News This Morning anchor Eric Hanson has been honored with a national Edward R. Murrow award from the RTDNA. This recognition is for Excellence in Writing for the series This is Iowa. The series is beloved for sharing the stories of ordinarily
Read More →Des Moines, IA (June 25, 2018) – Due to high demand renowned professor, clinical psychologist and international bestselling author Dr. Jordan B. Peterson has added more North American dates to his 12 Rules for Life 2018 Tour. Dr. Peterson will be coming to Hoyt Sherman Place on Tuesday, Oct. 2,
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa—Hope Ministries is pleased to announce that Roddy Chong, violin virtuoso and international speaker, will be the featured entertainment at their An Evening for Hope fundraising banquet on Thursday, July 19. The event supports Hope Ministries’ work—providing food, clothing and shelter for people in need, as well as
Read More →Due to recent heavy rains, lake levels at Saylorville Lake are rising rapidly. Lakeview Main and Sandpiper Boat Ramps are now closed. Cherry Glen Lower Boat Ramp, Oak Grove Beach, Sandpiper Beach, Hwy 210 Boat Ramp, and Corydon Drive are also closed. Lakeview High Water and Cherry Glen High Water
Read More →(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from 8 a.m. Tuesday to 5 p.m. Wednesday to honor two fallen soldiers. Army Sgt. Donald L. Baker, originally of Thornton, Arkansas, was reported missing in action September 1950 near Haman, South Korea. The 20-year-old’s
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