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Social Media · Des MoinesAMES Iowa -- Last night social media lit up with photos of aurora borealis, or northern lights. The geo magnetic storm is caused when the sun ejects charged particles from it's corona. Earth's magnetic field directs the particles to the north and south poles, according to Space.com. On the WHO13 late news, people saw Ed Wilson's many photos of the night display. People took to their cars to search for darkness. Across Iowa late last night car…See the Story
People flock outside to catch Northern Lights
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Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesWAUKEE -- Lacrosse is not a sanctioned sport in Iowa, but is gaining in popularity. Waukee's team plays in the Nebraska Lacrosse League, and finished 10-1 in conference play this season. The team earned the No. 1 seed in the league playoffs, which start Saturday. The Warriors have lost in the championship game each of the last two seasons. Waukee hopes the third time is the charm. Waukee opens the postseason Saturday against Papillion-La Vista …See the Story
Waukee lacrosse after championship redemption
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Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesDes Moines, Iowa (May 9, 2024) – Meals are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, or disability. Child care participants who are members of FIP or SNAP households or who are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meals. Adult care participants who are members of SNAP households who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible…See the Story
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL IOWA ANNOUNCES THEIR SPONSORSHIP OF THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
Johnston, Iowa · JohnstonUrbandale, IA – The City of Urbandale took a significant step towards sustainability this week, with the completion of a state-of-the-art solar panel array system on top of the City’s Parks & Public Works Maintenance Facility, located at 9401 Hickman Road. The $500,000 solar panel project represents a substantial investment in the city’s renewable energy future. The 225-kilowatt system not only contributes to reducing reliance on fossil fuels, b…See the Story
Urbandale Embraces Sustainability, Completes Solar Panel Project
Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesBy Beau Bowman Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Des Moines police have a suspect in custody after a monthslong investigation into human trafficking in the city. “The most concerning piece is that when we went in there, they were doing business as we expected,” said Sgt. Paul Parizek with the Des Moines Police Department. After neighbors complained about suspicious activity at a massage parlor in the 800 block o…See the Story
Woman charged after human trafficking uncovered at massage parlor
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Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesTwo boys were rescued Thursday after they got in the Little Sioux River in Spencer, authorities said. According to a release from the Spencer Police Department, officers and the Clay County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance in the 600 block of 4th Street SE in Spencer Thursday around 5 p.m. Authorities arrived to the scene to find two 12-year-old boys calling for help while clinging to a utility pole in the Little Sioux River. SpenceSee the Story
Spencer coach rescues 2 children caught in Little Sioux River
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