Dave Bohl

3 weeks ago | whoradio.iheart.com | Dave Bohl

Photo: Pavel1964 / iStock / Getty Images(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines 70.3 Ironman race is happening this weekend. The race includes a 1.2 mile swim at Gray's Lake, a 56 mile bike ride that goes throughout Des Moines and West Des Moines, followed by a 13.1 mile run ending on Court Avenue in downtown Des Moines. The race draws athletes from around the country and the world, and roughly 1,400 athletes are signed up to compete. The race begins at 6:30am at Gray's Lake.

3 weeks ago | whoradio.iheart.com | Dave Bohl

(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Public Library is beginning its Summer Reading Challenge this weekend. Starting on Saturday, June 7th, those up to age 18 can enter the challenge any time until Saturday, August 2nd at all six Des Moines Public Library locations or online. Participants will receive a reading log, and after reading for 20 minutes per day, attending a library program, or complete one of the library's literary activities, they'll be able to advance.

3 weeks ago | whoradio.iheart.com | Dave Bohl

Photo: Oleksandr Filon / iStock / Getty Images(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Area Metro Transit Authority Commission votes to design a new bus network with some service changes. The DART Commission voted to prioritize service coverage in Ankeny, Altoona, and Clive. The new design will result in a 10 percent decrease in overall service. The new DART budget will adjust for annual expense increases and will remain flat until fiscal year 2028.

3 weeks ago | whoradio.iheart.com | Dave Bohl

Photo: Juanmonino / E+ / Getty Images(Des Moines, IA) -- The 2025 Greek Food Fair begins on Friday in Des Moines. The festival will be held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church located at 1110 35th Street in Des Moines. This is the 45th year of the festival featuring food from across Greece and Serbia, as well as traditional dancing, beverages, and more. The festival is free to attend, though vendors will charge individually.

3 weeks ago | whoradio.iheart.com | Dave Bohl

Photo: FatCamera / iStock / Getty Images(Des Moines, IA) -- Des Moines University acquires new cutting edge technology. DMU now has a portable 3-D motion capture laboratory. The state-of-the-art lab is the only one of its kind in the Des Moines area. The equipment includes 16 movement sensors, muscle activity senors, and pressure detection.The lab's portability allows therapists to monitor movement from anywhere.