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Yahoo
15-04-2025
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New details about officer-involved shooting that shut down I-80 in Dallas County
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is releasing limited details about an officer-involved shooting that took place early Tuesday morning. In a news release, the DCSO said law enforcement was investigating a traffic complaint near the 104 mile marker of I-80, west of De Soto, around 1:34 a.m. Multiple agencies were involved in the investigation in addition to the DCSO, including the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Stuart Police Department, Iowa State Patrol, and the Adel Police Department. Man who shot at Iowa police officers sentenced after pleading guilty The DCSO said that during the incident, deputies and officers fired their guns. No other details about the incident itself were released. The officers and deputies who fired their weapons have been placed on paid administrative leave, per protocol, pending the outcome of an investigation into the shooting by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Their names have not been released at this point. Law enforcement radio traffic recorded at the time of the incident indicated a suspect may be shooting at law enforcement as a dispatcher is heard saying, 'Deputy says male is actively shooting at her.' Within 20 minutes, an officer is heard saying, 'Suspect's down, 153.' Officials have not confirmed the content of the law enforcement radio traffic. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office says it is committed to transparency and will provide more details as they become available. I-80 was closed in both directions of travel between Exit 104 and Exit 106 for hours because of the incident and the investigation. As of around 7:20 a.m., the westbound lanes were open again. The eastbound lanes were opened up around 8:33 a.m. The DCSO is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Iowa DCI at 515-725-6010. Man who shot at Iowa police officers sentenced after pleading guilty Scholastic Spotlight: North Polk swag entrepreneur Des Moines Makers Market Bar Hop brings together local vendors, breweries Kids utilize GPS tracking during I-Spy an Egg Hunt Thousands attend 2nd annual Ames Renaissance Faire Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Politics
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Executive order cuts funding for Iowa museums and libraries
DES MOINES, Iowa — Federal grants to local libraries and museums have been halted following an executive order. President Donald Trump signed an executive order a month ago, dismantling seven independent government agencies. The order states the goal is to reduce the parts of the federal bureaucracy that Mr. Trump determined to be 'unnecessary.' The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is one of the agencies named in the order. The IMLS distributes millions of dollars in federal grants to libraries and museums across the country. The institute was inaugurated in 1996 under a Republican-led Congress. The Trump administration proposed significant cuts to the IMLS in 2018, which would have reduced and eventually eliminated the institute's grant programs. However, Congress ultimately ensured the institute was able to continue operations. Thousands attend 2nd annual Ames Renaissance Faire In the fiscal year 2024, Iowa received $2.5 million in grants from the IMLS. In 2019, a grant from the IMLS was awarded to the Science Center of Iowa. The grant was used to revitalize their What On Earth? exhibit. The Science Center was expecting to receive another grant this year, which they planned to use on projects throughout the museum. However, early last week, they learned this grant was terminated, and the project is now on hold. 'It wasn't a huge surprise. I think with grants, that's always something that you have to be cautious and careful of. It also makes us be a little more resourceful,' said Amy Hock, the museum's Director of Marketing and Public Relations. According to Hock, general admission ticket sales only cover about 65% of the operating costs for the museum. She said they utilize corporate and donor donations as well as grants to make up the remainder. Nationwide, museums receive only 20% of grant funding from the IMLS. The remaining 80% of grants go to libraries across the country. As a result, libraries will see more significant impacts from these funding cuts. The State Library of Iowa received $2,210,343 in the fiscal year 2024, according to a release from the Iowa Library Association. The release said in part, 'The State Library of Iowa is able to support our robust net of libraries, and much of that is made possible with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the only federal agency that administers funding to our nation's libraries.' The Iowa Library Association went on to urge people to contact their elected officials regarding these funding cuts. WHO 13's 2025 NFL Draft Day Preview Pella police seeking help to locate missing juveniles Fire ravages Newton's Moose Lodge Forecast: Windy Monday, storm chances Decorah man to use lottery winnings on project for dog Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- General
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Kids utilize GPS tracking during I-Spy an Egg Hunt
DES MOINES, Iowa — Egg hunts are happening all around the metro, and one in particular makes tracking down those eggs a little easier. 'It's a handheld GPS unit, I teach everyone how to use that, we do three practices right here close so I can keep track of people and help if they have problems, and then off they go out in the park all over the place,' said Joel VanRoekel, City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Supervisor. Thousands attend 2nd annual Ames Renaissance Faire VanRoekel joined the parks and recreation department 13 years ago and started the program shortly after. The program is a fun and unique addition to an annual favorite event where kids collect geodes, bubble wands, and sweet treats. 'It's really fun, we started out pretty small and today we have a pretty good crowd, I have been adding on and making it bigger and bigger as time goes by, and luckily today is beautiful,' said VanRoekel. The program helps boost activity in the parks and can be a push for families to return as spring returns. The program also runs a Pot of Gold hunt in March and a Pumpkin Search in October. There will be another final round of egg hunts across the metro next weekend on April 19 and 20. Click here to view upcoming local egg hunts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Renaissance Faire returns to Ames next weekend
AMES, Iowa — With just one week left to go preparations for the 2nd annual Ames Renaissance Faire are underway including some bigger and better additions. The second annual Ames Renaissance Faire takes place April 12th-13th, and performers and vendors say it's going to be quite the event. Held by Iowa State University students, the faire offers an opportunity to put their hard-earned skills to use. Kaley McCombs, an Ames Ren Faire Organizer, says they are excited to bring something into the community and have been met with massive support. 'It's actually really great because all of my teachers are very, they're very proud of this, and they're very proud of me and they're very supportive, and they just have been very helpful and with everything,' said McCombs. 'I think I've been able to manage everything well and just I've had a good support system from my advisors and teachers up at Iowa State.' WHO 13+ streaming app now available on Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV This year over 40 vendors are set to attend with three stages and two encampments set up. A schedule of events can be found here. Alasdair McGhee, Mucky Duck, says this year offers more opportunities and will hopefully draw in people who may not normally gravitate towards a renaissance faire. 'I'm very excited to experience something new and I'm looking forward to it, hoping it's going to be a bit busy and me and loads of new people in the local community and maybe some people that have never experienced the market again,' said McGhee. 'A little taste of what we're about and hopefully bring in a new demographic to the market as well as a customer base.' The costume contest takes place Saturday will Ravenscroft Musicke Guilde performing during the sacred music show on Sunday. Brent 'Molotov' Allan, a performer who attended last year, says they are excited to return with some exciting Stupid Human Tricks. 'What they have pulled off is nothing short of miraculous. You know, last year we weren't sure what to expect and the attendance was great,' said Allan. 'Everything ran so smoothly and honestly; the Ames fair runs more smoothly than a lot of the fairs that I've been to that are run by professionals that have been doing this for decades.' The Ames Ren Faire runs April 12th -13th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1400 South Fourth street in Ames. Tickets for the Ren Faire can be purchased on the website or on Facebook. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
