Andy Fales

Des Moines

Anchor and Radio Host at WHO-TV (Des Moines, IA)

TV and podcast personality; free-thinker, free-speaker and defender of his own ideas of the common good. Opinions are my own.

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‘I’d Give It an ‘A’’: Four-day school week a resounding success for metro district

2 weeks ago | who13.com | Andy Fales

MARTENSDALE, Iowa — Losing teachers to bigger districts at an alarming clip, tiny Martensdale-St. Marys (MSTM) was stuck. “They’d get offers from places like Norwalk or Des Moines and we couldn’t compete,” said MSTM superintendent, Dr. Bill Watson. Unable to raise salaries, the district would then struggle to fill the open positions. “At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, we had 15 open positions,” Watson said.
‘I’d Give It an ‘A’’: Four-day school week a resounding success for metro district

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andy Fales

MARTENSDALE, Iowa — Losing teachers to bigger districts at an alarming clip, tiny Martensdale-St. Marys (MSTM) was stuck. “They’d get offers from places like Norwalk or Des Moines and we couldn’t compete,” said MSTM superintendent, Dr. Bill Watson. Unable to raise salaries, the district would then struggle to fill the open positions. “At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, we had 15 open positions,” Watson said.
More big checks from Des Moines’ Big Grove Brewery

2 weeks ago | who13.com | Andy Fales

DES MOINES, Iowa — In less than three years on Ingersoll Avenue, Big Grove Brewery has already developed a reputation as a very generous neighbor. “I almost walked right down the street and shook somebody’s hand!” said Amy Landrigan, the executive director of The Beacon — a nearby charity dedicated to helping women in crisis. On Wednesday, Big Grove made The Beacon one of two recipients of its annual Big Grove for Good grants.
Dizzying work going on at Des Moines parks! Five minutes with Ben Page

3 weeks ago | who13.com | Andy Fales

DES MOINES, Iowa — Even with more than 70 public spaces under his direction, Des Moines Parks and Rec chief, Ben Page, brought us up to date with six high-profile projects in a matter of minutes, Thursday. Let’s start in the southeast corner of the city, where the tunnel under Army Post Road is complete, and the Karris-Kaul Trail bike trail is open for business.
Dizzying work going on at Des Moines parks! Five minutes with Ben Page

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andy Fales

DES MOINES, Iowa — Even with more than 70 public spaces under his direction, Des Moines Parks and Rec chief, Ben Page, brought us up to date with six high-profile projects in a matter of minutes, Thursday. Let’s start in the southeast corner of the city, where the tunnel under Army Post Road is complete, and the Karris-Kaul Trail bike trail is open for business.
Bison baby boom! New stars bring visitors flocking to Neal Smith NWR

3 weeks ago | who13.com | Andy Fales

JASPER COUNTY, Iowa — While one part of the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is quieter than normal, another part is as busy as ever. The visitors’ center remains closed after a hailstorm last year punched hundreds of holes in its roof. Then came the rain. “A traditional flood comes from the ground up,” says refuge manager, Scott Gilje, “this came from the roof down.”This year’s cuts to the federal government have set back all plans for repair and reopening.
Beloved urban garden prepares for more crops, crowds in 2025

1 month ago | who13.com | Andy Fales

DES MOINES, Iowa — After successfully winning over city hall last year, two industrious brothers have a spring and summer planned for their urban garden in Des Moines. When the city told him he needed to build a fence around his Woodland Realm urban garden last year, Ryan Francois complied. But when he was told he’d need to place it 7-10 feet inside the sidewalk, he — and a room full of supporters — pushed back.
Beloved urban garden prepares for more crops, crowds in 2025

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andy Fales

DES MOINES, Iowa — After successfully winning over city hall last year, two industrious brothers have a spring and summer planned for their urban garden in Des Moines. When the city told him he needed to build a fence around his Woodland Realm urban garden last year, Ryan Francois complied. But when he was told he’d need to place it 7-10 feet inside the sidewalk, he — and a room full of supporters — pushed back.
Notorious no more! Snookie’s intersection nearly complete as city eyes more problem crossings

1 month ago | who13.com | Andy Fales

DES MOINES, Iowa — With construction of one of Des Moines’ most notorious intersections nearing completion, city leaders are eyeing their next project — and it’s just down the street. “This intersection has been interesting for a long time,” says Jim Hunter, owner of Snookie’s Malt Shop, which looks out at the cockeyed, three-way intersection of Beaver Avenue and 41st Street. “First off, nobody will signal what they’re gonna do.”City leaders concur.
Notorious no more! Snookie’s intersection nearly complete as city eyes more problem crossings

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andy Fales

DES MOINES, Iowa — With construction of one of Des Moines’ most notorious intersections nearing completion, city leaders are eyeing their next project — and it’s just down the street. “This intersection has been interesting for a long time,” says Jim Hunter, owner of Snookie’s Malt Shop, which looks out at the cockeyed, three-way intersection of Beaver Avenue and 41st Street. “First off, nobody will signal what they’re gonna do.”AdvertisementAdvertisementCity leaders concur.