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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
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‘Cop on a Rooftop' event raises money for Special Olympics Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Cops were scaling Des Moines metro buildings Friday morning as part of the 10th annual Cop on a Rooftop event at Dunkin' Donuts to benefit Special Olympics of Iowa. Starting at 6:00 a.m., the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Iowa was collecting money for athletes so that they can keep competing and training throughout the year. Bacoon Ride to go on with slight detour due to trail bridge fire 'So, biggest challenges that we just face in awareness is I think a lot of people don't realize that, we are year-round, and they just think, oh, something just happens like big in Ames in the summer, which is next week for us. But, you know, we actually have them compete year-round,' said Madison Cory, Director of Law Enforcement for the Special Olympics Iowa. Anyone who donated before the event ended got a coupon for a free medium hot or iced coffee. Click here for more information on Special Olympics Iowa. 'Cop on a Rooftop' event raises money for Special Olympics Iowa Closure of Grimes medical supply facility will affect dozens of workers Dizzying work going on at Des Moines parks! Five minutes with Ben Page 15 veterans receive marked graves, ceremonies a century after their service Wrong-way driver arrested after allegedly leading DMPD on chase downtown Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
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Bacoon Ride to go on with slight detour due to trail bridge fire
DES MOINES, Iowa — The annual Bacoon Ride will take place in June as planned, despite structural damage to a key trail bridge in Adel caused by an arson fire earlier this week. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition said a slight detour has been approved for the June 14th ride on the Raccoon River Valley Trail, due to the bridge fire on the east side of Adel. Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the fire, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. Dizzying work going on at Des Moines parks! Five minutes with Ben Page The original planned route for the Bacoon Ride included the damaged bridge. The ride's host, the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, said it has worked with Dallas County Conservation, the City of Adel, Adel Police Department, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Iowa Department of Transportation to create a detour that will safely get riders out of Adel and back on the Raccoon River Valley Trail. The detour will take riders south on S 6th Street to Highway 6, where they will cross the Raccoon River and travel east until turning north on Prospect Avenue to rejoin the trail. The Bacoon Ride is in its 11th year and the largest single-day bike ride in the state. 'Our hearts go out to the City of Adel as well as to Dallas County Conservation, who are showing tremendous leadership in this dramatic moment. We want both our registered riders, residents of the area, and the general public to understand that the Bacoon Ride will continue to support Dallas County Conservation with a portion of proceeds from ticket sales going directly to the county based on the number of registered riders,' said Iowa Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Luke Hoffman. If you'd like to help with Dallas County Conservation's efforts to rebuild the bridge, you can donate here. You can register for the Bacoon Ride here. Judge OKs Iowa limits on K-6 gender identity, sexual orientation teaching but not elective programs Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen to retire Bacoon Ride to go on with slight detour due to trail bridge fire Can you create 166,000 outfits out of 50 items? Iowan shares how he did it in new 'anti-fashion' magazine Governor's bill tackling doctor shortage passes House and Senate Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
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Closure of Grimes medical supply facility will affect dozens of workers
GRIMES, Iowa — A medical supply facility in Grimes will be closing later this year, leaving dozens of workers without a job. American Contract Services, a company that provides package and sterilization manufacturing services for healthcare facilities, announced it would be closing its Grimes facility. According to the Iowa WARN Notification List, 62 employees will be laid off on July 31 when the facility closes. WHO 13 News reached out to Owens & Minor, the company that owns American Contract Services, for comment, but has not heard back. Closure of Grimes medical supply facility will affect dozens of workers Dizzying work going on at Des Moines parks! Five minutes with Ben Page 15 veterans receive marked graves, ceremonies a century after their service Wrong-way driver arrested after allegedly leading DMPD on chase downtown MercyOne Des Moines cutting ties with long-time anesthesia partner Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
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Why the Birdland Pool won't open on time this summer
DES MOINES, Iowa — A supply chain issue is pushing back the opening of the Birdland Pool this summer, according to Des Moines Parks and Recreation. The city said it still hasn't received a shipment of filters, which were ordered in October 2024, that are required for the safe operation of the pool. That means the pool may not open until early July. Over 1,000 origami cranes to be displayed during Iowa State Fair as tribute to Japan 'We know how much our community looks forward to summers at Birdland Pool, and we share in their disappointment over this unexpected delay,' said Ben Page, Director of Des Moines Parks and Recreation. 'We're doing everything we can to open the pool as soon as possible and appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we work through these challenges.' A $1.75 million improvement project of the Birdland Pool is underway to extend the life of the facility. It includes deep-end reconstruction, new mechanical systems, and pool repainting. Once the pool opens, daily admission will be reduced to $1 as a way to recognize the community's patience with the issue. As soon as the necessary filters arrive and are installed, the city said staff is in place to fully open the pool. Other Des Moines pool opening dates are: Teachout Family Aquatic Center: Open May 24–26 (Memorial Day weekend), May 31–June 1, and daily starting June 7 through August 10 Ashworth Pool, Nahas, and Northwest Family Aquatic Centers: Open May 31–June 1, then daily starting June 7 through August 10 Why the Birdland Pool won't open on time this summer DMPD releases photos of vehicle that may be linked to deadly hit-and-run crash Scholastic Spotlight follow-up: Crestview GOAT Party Pleasant Hill construction will cause detours for DART State Fair Shuttle at SEP Six small businesses get impact loans from City of Des Moines Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
