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Des Moines-based Ricochet gaming lounge expands to Kansas City


Des Moines-based Ricochet gaming lounge expands to Kansas City

Des Moines gaming lounge and social bar Ricochet plans to expand its presence outside of Iowa. Ricochet has announced the opening of a new location in Missouri. This will be the second Ricochet location to open. Traffic at the Des Moines Ricochet has not slowed down since opening in 2021, allowing for growth. Owner Brad […]

Extreme heat until Monday, severe storms possible


Extreme heat until Monday, severe storms possible

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – As if Saturday wasn’t hot enough, Sunday and Monday will be even hotter. SUNDAY FIRST WEATHER WARNING DAY – Dangerous heat is expected today. Highs will rise above 95 degrees and with dew points between 70 and 77 degrees it will feel like 100 to 110 degrees. This makes it dangerous […]

What you should know about Story County’s $25 million conservation bond


What you should know about Story County’s  million conservation bond

In the November general election, Story County voters will have to make a $25 million decision. The Story County Water and Land Legacy Bond will be used to further protect the county’s natural resources, including improving water quality in rivers and lakes, addressing safety issues, and expanding recreational opportunities such as parks and multi-use trails. […]

Mastodon skull found in Iowa estimated to be 13,600 years old


Mastodon skull found in Iowa estimated to be 13,600 years old

Discovered in the southern part of the state, it is Iowa’s first well-preserved mastodon. Watch: Ancient mastodon skull dug out of ground in Iowa Researchers at the University of Iowa have found a mastodon skull estimated to be over 13,000 years old. Archaeologists in Iowa believe they have unearthed an ancient mastodon skull dating back […]

Chenue Her leaves Local 5 News, “Good Morning Iowa” after 3 years


Chenue Her leaves Local 5 News, “Good Morning Iowa” after 3 years

America’s first Hmong anchor is saying goodbye to his post on Local 5’s “Good Morning Iowa.” Chenue Her, a native of St. Paul, Minnesota, will end his three-year tenure in Iowa on August 30. Why is Chenue Her leaving “Good Morning Iowa”? She said he did not make the decision to leave Local 5 lightly. […]

What are Iowa’s most popular baby names? Check out the list from 2023


What are Iowa’s most popular baby names? Check out the list from 2023

Here are America’s most popular baby names The most popular baby names in the United States have changed a lot over the last century, but it seems that some names always remain in the top 10. without brand – lifestyle If your child is in kindergarten in a few years and there are several Charlottes […]

The World Food & Music Festival takes over downtown Des Moines. Your travel guide


The World Food & Music Festival takes over downtown Des Moines. Your travel guide

You can sample cuisine from around the world this weekend at the Des Moines World Food & Music Festival without leaving Iowa. During the annual festival, food and drinks from over 30 countries will be available to you this weekend. When does the World Food & Music Festival take place? The three-day festival begins on […]

Meet the newest Good Morning Iowa host Joseph Holloway


Meet the newest Good Morning Iowa host Joseph Holloway

Local 5 started the week with a new “Good Morning Iowa” anchor and executive producer. Joseph Holloway comes to Local 5 We are Iowa after experience as a reporter and anchor in Arkansas, Oklahoma and North Carolina. Who is Joseph Holloway? Holloway has more than a decade of experience in local news and has worked […]

Iowa is home to two of the most breathtaking views in the United States. Where?


Iowa is home to two of the most breathtaking views in the United States. Where?

How to take travel photos that will make all your friends at home jealous Use these tips to instantly improve your photography, whether for Instagram or to impress your friends. 10Best Editors, USA TODAY 10Best Two Iowa state parks were recently recognized for their beautiful views, joining a list that already includes Cape Cod, the […]

Iowa State Fair attendance on Saturday, Day 10, 2024


Iowa State Fair attendance on Saturday, Day 10, 2024

On the first Saturday of the Iowa State Fair, the authorities closed all parking lots on the fairgrounds at 1 p.m. For the first time ever, the parking lots were full. The same thing happened on the second Saturday of the fair, with parking lots closing at 2 p.m. And it showed in the number […]