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13-06-2025
- Business
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Jefferson celebrates Great American Main Street Award
JEFFERSON, Iowa – Earlier this year, Jefferson was honored as a winner of the Great American Main Street Award by Main Street America, the highest honor a Main Street community can receive. Woodworking meets Broadway in small town Iowa Jefferson Matters' Executive Director Matt Wetrich said it's a reflection of 13 years of hard work to revamp the historic central business district in a struggling small town, as well as turn Jefferson into an enticing destination and welcoming hometown. He joined Today in Iowa's Calyn Thompson during the Live On Location coverage to discuss the recognition. You can check out all the stories from Today in Iowa's week-long focus on Jefferson here: Live on Location in Jefferson. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-06-2025
- General
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Salvation Army of Greater Des Moines celebrates National Donut Day
WHO 13 NEWS — The first Friday of June marks National Donut Day. The Salvation Army takes the day to highlight its founding role and the true history behind the sweet tradition. The Salvation Army Capital Area Command is handing out free donuts while supplies last on Friday, June 6 at the Clive location: 1400 NW 100th Street. National Doughnut Day: Where to grab a free or discounted doughnut Friday Tamyra Harrison, development coordinator for the Salvation Army Capital Area Command, joined Today in Iowa to talk about the day and programs offered throughout the year. To learn more, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Iowa's high school musical theater talent on display in Des Moines Thursday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hundreds of central Iowa high school performers are completing final rehearsals ahead of Thursday night's Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards in downtown Des Moines. Des Moines Performance Arts has been all a buzz this week as 650 students from around the state have gathered for rehearsals at the Civic Center. The showcase and awards happen Thursday night and feature ensemble performances of the best vocalists in central Iowa schools singing together, and then about half the schools will perform excerpts of their high school musicals on the Civic Center stage. Gabe on the Go: Cuddling with goats in Cumming A musical director and a choreographer, both based in New York City, are here to work with the kids to prepare for the showcase. The program started in 2013 and has seen huge growth. 'When we started, we had nine schools in central Iowa. We've grown to be statewide with over 100 schools, more schools asking to join us, and we've become one of the largest programs of its kind in the country. And schools just keep telling us how valuable the feedback is and all the learning opportunities and how much showcase provides inspiration,' said Karoline Myers, DMPA Director of Education. The High School Theater Showcase is a ticketed event and is sold out. But you can watch the live stream on starting at 7:00 p.m. The showcase will also air on Iowa PBS in July. Awards and scholarships will be given at the end of the night for categories like best actor, vocalist, and dancer. And two students will win a 10-day trip and Broadway workshop in New York City to take part in a national High School Theater Showcase on Broadway later this summer. Those two students will be guests on Hello Iowa at the end of June. On Monday morning on Today in Iowa, we will feature some of the student performers and their directors in Scholastic Spotlight. Iowa's high school musical theater talent on display in Des Moines Thursday Gabe on the Go: Cuddling with goats in Cumming Sausage plant planned for Perry, 500 new jobs to be created Inside look at Final Four in Coolest Thing Made in Iowa Contest Forecast: Thursday raindrops, then heat Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
- Business
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Live on Location: Getting to know the community of Colfax
WHO 13's Today in Iowa crew has had a wonderful week learning about the unique town of Colfax in Jasper County and sharing the community's history and progress. We wrapped up the week Friday morning with a live visit to Colfax's Mineral Springs Park, where our Justin Surrency spoke with the superintendent of Colfax-Mingo Schools, Tim Salmon, about recent upgrades to athletics facilities and a proposed 100-spot childcare facility. Meteorologist Megan Salois also got in on the action with a trip to Sheepgate Coffee Company to meet community members and learn about the shop's caffeinated menu and sweet treats. Justin talked with local pharmacy owner and city council member Brad Magg about the need for Gov. Reynolds to sign the PBM legislation into law, and the effort and investment being made into the town's Main Street. You can check out all the Live on Location from Colfax stories here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-05-2025
- Politics
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Gov. Reynolds discusses decision not to run for office and her role in the primary race
DES MOINES, Iowa — Three weeks ago, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that she would not be seeking reelection in the state's highest office. A 16-year career in the state's executive branch will come to a close in two years. Reynolds was Iowa's 46th Lieutenant Governor from 2011 until the summer of 2017 when she was appointed to the highest office in the state. Reynolds won reelection twice, in 2018 and 2022. On Today in Iowa Sunday, Reynolds discusses the process of her making the big decision and what the future could potentially hold for her. She also looks back at some of the biggest challenges she has faced as Iowa's Governor. The Iowa Republican Party will hold an open primary now for the 2026 gubernatorial election, the first open primary in 16 years. Reynolds previews what her involvement will look like in the primary process. You are able to view the first part of the interview in the video attached above, with the second part right here: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
