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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Climate
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Des Moines closing splash pads, some pools to reduce water consumption
DES MOINES, Iowa — The City of Des Moines announced Friday afternoon that it will be temporarily closing its splash pads and some pools to reduce water consumption. The announcement comes after Central Iowa Water Works implemented a first-ever ban on lawn watering Thursday to reduce the strain on water treatment facilities to remove near-record levels of nitrates in the Des Moines and Racoon rivers. Jefferson celebrates Great American Main Street Award Des Moines city officials said all spraygrounds, splash pools, and wading pools will be shut off beginning Friday. However, four of the city's pools and aquatic centers will remain open. Those locations include the Ashworth Swimming Pool, the Nahas Family Aquatic Center, the Northwest Family Aquatic Center, and the Teachout Family Aquatic Center. Birdland pool remains closed as the city works to install a new filter. According to CIWW, the lawn watering ban will be in effect for the foreseeable future until nitrate levels in the rivers decrease. As of Thursday, the nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers were 17.3 mg/L and 15.4 mg/L, respectively. The last time nitrate levels in the rivers were that high was in 2013, when they reached over 14 mg/L in the Des Moines and 24 mg/L in the Raccoon. Metro News: Former Ankeny teacher sentenced to prison for sexually exploiting student Iowa-based ice cream sandwich now available at Costco locations across Midwest CIWW enacts ban on lawn watering as nitrate levels climb Brad Edwards joining WHO 13 as a contributor on July 1st Greg Edwards on making Des Moines a destination Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
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Iowa House Republicans, candidates describe Gov. Reynolds pipeline veto as 'betrayal'
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's been just over 24 hours since Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced she was vetoing a bill that would add restrictions around building pipelines in the state; but the gloves are already off for some elected lawmakers in the party. 'It's a betrayal of the Republican party platform, it's a betrayal of those landowners who fought for four years and she didn't even speak with them until recently,' said State Representative Steve Holt (R) District 12 from Denison, when discussing if Reynolds had talked with his constituents. 'So it was very, very unfortunate. Puts us in a very bad position and it, I think, it will forever tarnish her legacy.' House Republicans won't mince words with how they feel with the news about the veto. Rep. Holt said that he talked with Governor Reynolds after the session ended, urging her to sign the legislation, promising a bill to tighten language she thought was a concern. CIWW enacts ban on lawn watering as nitrate levels climb The author of the bill shared his colleague's concerns about the reason why the governor did not sign the legislation. 'To let Iowans down the way she has, it just, it kind of breaks your heart to see that,' said State Representative Charley Thomson (R) District 58 from Charles City when responding to Reynolds' concerns about insurance and voluntary easements. 'It's not credible for her to say that. And we all kind of get it, wink, wink, nod, nod, it's not about insurance, it's about sum.' Thomson outlined to WHO 13 News why he believes there needs to be insurance liabilities on a pipeline company, and protections for landowners. He compared it to an Iowan not being able to drive legally on the road without auto insurance. The pair do not have high hopes for a special session to be called, but they won't completely rule it out. Two gubernatorial candidates both say that this decision from Governor Reynolds was something they were disappointed in, but not surprised. 'I was not surprised by this. I had predicted that this would happen. And quite honestly, I'm deeply disappointed. I think this is a, it's a slap in the face at our property owners, who their only gripe, if you will, is that they just don't want to sell their property to someone for that other person's financial gain,' said State Representative Eddie Andrews, (R) District 43, candidate for governor. 'I was not surprised. Um, the timing is always a little bit of a surprise because you never know when it's going to happen. But I had a conversation with Governor Reynolds back in the early part of '23 when I first got to the statehouse. And, you know, some of the language in her statement was pretty similar to what, what her response was back then,' said Brad Sherman, a former state representative and candidate for governor. Both Sherman and Andrews told WHO 13 News that if they are elected they will sign a bill that bans the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines outright. Iowa News: Iowa House Republicans, candidates describe Gov. Reynolds pipeline veto as 'betrayal' WHO 13 Farm Report: Thursday, June 12th Deal's Orchard is a favorite Jefferson destination Des Moines man identified as body found in Newton home during search warrant execution Art scene thriving in Jefferson with more murals planned for downtown Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
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Iowa-based ice cream sandwich now available at Costco locations across Midwest
DES MOINES, Iowa — A favorite ice cream sandwich based in Iowa is now available at Costco locations across the Midwest. Art scene thriving in Jefferson with more murals planned for downtown Thelma's, which specializes in ice cream sandwiches and got its start at the Des Moines Farmers Market, is now offering a 10-pack of Snickerdoodle ice cream sandwiches at Costco. The ice cream sandwiches will be available at over 100 locations in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Kentucky throughout the summer. 'It's an incredible honor to bring our most nostalgic flavor to Costco shoppers,' Nola Morris, the CMO of Thelma's, said. 'This moment reflects how far we've come — from a pushcart at the farmers market to freezers in one of the country's most trusted retailers.' To find where Thelma's ice cream sandwiches are sold near you, click here. Metro News: Iowa-based ice cream sandwich now available at Costco locations across Midwest CIWW enacts ban on lawn watering as nitrate levels climb Brad Edwards joining WHO 13 as a contributor on July 1st Greg Edwards on making Des Moines a destination CIWW increases voluntary reduction to 50%, facilities at full capacity Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Climate
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CIWW enacts ban on lawn watering as nitrate levels climb
DES MOINES, Iowa — Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) announced on Thursday that a ban on lawn watering for residential and commercial customers will go into effect immediately. The CIWW said the ban is being put in place to prevent a violation in nitrate standards, as water treatment facilities have been working at full capacity for over 50 days to remove a nearly record high level of nitrates in the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Raccoon River last measured nitrate levels at 15.4 mg/L and the Des Moines River measured levels at 17.3 mg/L. The federal drinking water standard is 10 mg/L. Deal's Orchard is a favorite Jefferson destination 'We are pulling all levers at our treatment facilities and nitrate removal processes to prevent a violation,' Tami Madsen, executive director of CIWW, said. 'Now we need full cooperation from the public. This is no longer a voluntary request.' The first-ever ban comes after CIWW asked for a voluntary 25% and then 50% reduction in lawn watering on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Officials said that any CIWW and DMWW customer, both residential and commercial, found to be watering lawns will be notified of the violation and may have water service disconnected if watering continues. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. CIWW said that treated drinking water still meets all state and federal regulations at this time. A press conference involving CIWW and other agencies will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. at Polk County Emergency Management. Metro News: CIWW enacts ban on lawn watering as nitrate levels climb Brad Edwards joining WHO 13 as a contributor on July 1st Greg Edwards on making Des Moines a destination CIWW increases voluntary reduction to 50%, facilities at full capacity How Polk County health officials plan to defend against measles Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Automotive
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Des Moines car show featuring lowriders to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital
DES MOINES, Iowa — A car show featuring lowriders at Water Works Park this weekend will benefit the St. Jude Children's Hospital. This is the fifth year of the Lowdown Roundup car show. The show features any vehicle that has a modified suspension, as well as muscle cars, imports, hot rods, and rat rods. The main requirement – no stock vehicles. Forecast: Heat builds, smoke lingers There will also be a number of different contests for the register show vehicles and attendees. One such contest includes the Lowest Limbo contest, where show vehicles will have to travel under a limbo stick with their own power. Event organizers say the car show is a family friendly event and hope to see many people attend. 'So, we are on the west side of Water Works, so we have this entire west loop so we have plenty of room to grow when it comes to the actual show. And then we have the entire loop, which is about two and a half miles where we can kind of cruise around and show off our cars,' Heidi Henckel, event director, said. 'We do a low limbo. So it's primarily a limbo for vehicles so we can see who sets the lowest. And all are welcome. Custom vehicles, lifted, trucks, imports, lowriders, mini trucks, classics, rat rods. It'll all be here.' Tickets to the car show are $5 for adults and free for kids. Event organizers say all proceeds made from the car show will go to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. The car show runs from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1 at Water Works Park in Des Moines. For more information about the car show visit their website. Metro News: Local team set to compete in Red Bull Soapbox Race Iowa and raise money for charity Des Moines car show featuring lowriders to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital Local tattoo artist arrested after Clive police say he sexually assaulted 2 at shop CIWW says treatment facilities working near capacity, requests voluntary use reduction Final defendant sentenced in 2022 fatal shooting outside East High Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
