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17-05-2025
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Wakonda Club prepares for Principal Charity Classic
DES MOINES, Iowa — We're less than two weeks away from the start of the biggest golf weekend of the year in Central Iowa: the Principal Charity Classic. Preparations started at Wakonda Club in Des Moines at the end of April, so they've been getting ready for about two and a half weeks and are way ahead of schedule. They've been working on building the grandstands and tents. The Principal Charity Classic action begins May 28 and then the first round starts on Friday and goes through that Sunday, June 1. The tournament will feature some of the best senior golfers in the world, part of the PGA Tour Champions. The course was newly renovated last year, so this year the players will be a little more familiar with it. 'Cop on a Rooftop' event raises money for Special Olympics Iowa This is a community event for Des Moines and Iowa, benefiting Iowa children's charities. Since 2007, $62 million has been raised in support of Iowa youth. Each year it impacts the lives of more than 130,000 youth in philanthropic areas. Last year, they raised over $8 million from the tournament. Do they think they can top that this year? 'We do, we really do. All of our sponsors and corporate partners really help bring this all together. Our four charity partners are MercyOne, Blank Children's Hospital, Variety and United Way. Fans who come out to the tournament are supporting all of those groups. Every ticket sold, beverage purchased, go to the Principal Charity Classic,' the Tournament Director Alex McCarty said. 'I think it's the biggest thing, is it's a community event,' Wakonda Club Director of Golf Aaron Krueger said. 'So, it's a great golf tournament. We always have really good championship golf, Hall of Fame players with Ernie Els winning last year. But the community comes out and supports it. And so when you open up to the community, it's just a big event feel. It's also the charitable side for the kids and the money. They raised $8 million last year. They're looking to exceed that this year. It's a very special thing to be a part of.' Some logistics for the tournament: You can park in the downtown surface lots by 8th and Crocker streets for free, and they have a free shuttle at that spot to take you five minutes south to Wakonda Club. You can also Uber and bike. It is a cashless tournament. You can buy tickets at the door or buy them online. They start are $25. To learn more visit the Principal Charity Classic website. Iowa News: ISU President Wintersteen retires after 40 years with the school Why has it been so windy in Iowa? Get ready for a cool down this weekend in Iowa Judge OKs Iowa limits on K-6 gender identity, sexual orientation teaching but not elective programs Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen to retire Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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Iowa man charged for trying to meet teen at Altoona hotel, police say
ALTOONA, Iowa — An Iowa man is facing multiple charges for allegedly trying to meet with a minor at an Altoona hotel. According to court documents, in April 61-year-old Steven Lester Davis reached out to who he believed to be a 15-year-old girl on social media. Court documents state that during conversations with the supposed teen, Davis told her he wanted to perform sexual acts with her and even sent her explicit images and videos. Judge OKs Iowa limits on K-6 gender identity, sexual orientation teaching but not elective programs Davis later planned to meet the teen in-person, reserving a room at a hotel in Altoona for Thursday, May 15, a criminal complaint states. However, the complaint says that when he showed up at the hotel, he found that the teen he was speaking to was actually a detective with the Altoona Police Department and was taken into custody. Davis has been charged with two counts of telephone dissemination of obscene material to a minor – first offense, and one count each of grooming and enticing a minor under 16. He is also facing a charge of possession of a controlled substance – second offense, as court documents say that when he was taken into custody officers found methamphetamine in his vehicle. Davis is being held in the Polk County jail on a $100,000 cash-only bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 27. Metro News: Iowa man charged for trying to meet teen at Altoona hotel, police say '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 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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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.
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09-02-2025
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WATCH: Special Olympics Iowa players show their skills at Wells Fargo
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Wolves teamed up with Special Olympics Iowa to bring some special kids onto the court Saturday night. As part of Disability Empowerment Night, Special Olympics Iowa hosted a game featuring students from Des Moines' Lincoln and Roosevelt schools. Milan returns, Cyclones hammer Horned Frogs Students played in two ten-minute periods, during pre-game and half-time, making some pretty impressive shots. 'It gives them an opportunity to play a game that they love in front of people that love watching them play,' said Krista Smith, Director of Unified Programs Iowa. 'It is an opportunity for unified sports to be shown to the greater community.' Wisconsin pulls away late, Iowa men lose again The Iowa Wolves showed their support by wearing special jersey's designed by a student at Marion High School. One jersey was up for auction with all proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Iowa. The Iowa Wolves were certainly inspired by the students, they won 121 to 116. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
