Gov. Terry Branstad will order all flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day(s) of internment to honor Des Moines Police Sgt. Tony Beminio and Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin, who were killed in the line of duty in the early morning hours of
Read More →President Barack Obama issued this statement following the Wednesday morning shootings of two area police officers: “Yesterday, two police officers put on their uniforms to serve and protect the communities they loved. And early this morning, they were taken from us in shameful acts of violence. “Sergeant Anthony Beminio and
Read More →Memorial fund accounts have been established at the Des Moines Police Officers Credit Union for Sgt Tony Beminio and Officer Justin Martin who were killed early Wednesday morning in the line of duty. If you would like to contribute to the account, visit https://squareup.com/store/des-moines-police-officers-credit-union.
Read More →Eight local bars and restaurants will donate 100 percent of profits from sales on Nov. 3 to the families of the two police officers who were shot and killed early Wednesday morning . Wellman’s Pub in Des Moines, Peggy’s Tavern in Des Moines, Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in West Des Moines,
Read More →Following the devastating loss of Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin and Des Moines Police Sgt. Anthony Beminio, Hy-Vee, Inc. Chairman, CEO and President Randy Edeker announced this afternoon that all Des Moines-area Hy-Vee stores will collect customers’ donations to benefit the fallen officers’ families. To supplement customers’ donations, Hy-Vee will
Read More →The Iowa Games, in collaboration with, Iowa State University, Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau and Catch Des Moines, have been selected to host the 2021 State Games of America in Ames and Des Moines. More than 18,000 athletes are expected to compete in the national event to be held July
Read More →Fareway Stores, Inc. recently conducted a round up at the register to support Variety – the Children’s Charity. Donations were collected from Monday, Oct. 3 through Saturday, Oct. 22 in all Fareway locations, with total donations reaching $49,003.59 during the three-week period. “This opportunity allowed customers to round up to
Read More →Polk County Veteran Affairs will be providing donated new and gently used winter coats, hats and gloves at the Polk County VA Office at Polk County River Place located at 2309 Euclid Ave. on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. All veterans, their spouses and their children are welcome
Read More →Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher on Tuesday announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled forwards Christoph Bertschy (pronounced Burr-chee), Tyler Graovac (pronounced GRAY-oh-vack) and Jordan Schroeder (pronounced SHRAY-duhr) from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). Bertschy, 22 (4/5/94), tallied his first career NHL point with an assist and skated 8:37 in Minnesota’s
Read More →The Des Moines city manager’s office has appointed Joshua V. Barr to the position of designated liaison to the LGBTQ community. Barr also serves as the director of the Des Moines Civil & Human Rights Department. He will continue to serve as the main point of contact for those in
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