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2 weeks ago | 
who13.com | Lisa Carponelli |Rachael Kauffman
DES MOINES, Iowa — Several area high schools are celebrating their graduates this weekend, and for those now moving into their final year of school, it’s time to think about the future. Plenty of maroon caps and gowns at the Knapp Center Friday night, and Dowling Catholic High School held its graduation ceremony on the campus of Drake University.
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2 weeks ago | 
who13.com | Roger Riley |Rachael Kauffman
INDIANOLA, Iowa — Campsites are full as people begin their Memorial Day weekend festivities, and those looking to get a spot for the weekend had to plan ahead. Those hoping to snatch a camping spot for this weekend hopefully didn’t wait till Friday. Aquahbi State Park and Campground is fully booked over the weekend and has been for a while.
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2 weeks ago | 
kdsm17.com | Rachael Kauffman |Griffin Wright
AMES, Iowa — After days of anticipation, Reiman Gardens Stink Floyd is finally blooming! However, with only a few hours of bloom time, visitors had better get there quick!Stink Floyd is a corpse flower, or Amorphophallus titanum, that only blooms every 7 to 10 years. The bloom will only last for 24 to 36 hours, and the notorious stench, often compared to rotting flesh, is strongest earliest on. Reiman Gardens says the bloom started around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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4 weeks ago | 
who13.com | Gabe Prough |Rachael Kauffman
ANKENY, Iowa — Breakthrough T1D hosted a walk on Saturday in support of the cure for type 1 diabetes and those living with the disease. The Breakthrough T1D Walk was held at the DMARC campus in Ankeny, where crowds of families and supporters gathered for a 1.3-mile walk fundraiser to aid the search for a type 1 diabetes cure. Breakthrough T1D was known as JDRF until June of 2024. Angie Schuman is a Breakthrough T1D committee member and explains the name change.
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1 month ago | 
kdsm17.com | Rachael Kauffman |Griffin Wright
TOPICS:Caitlin ClarkCarver-Hawkeye ArenaFansTicketsIndiana FeverBasketballGame3-pointerIOWA CITY, Iowa — Over a year after leaving, Caitlin Clark returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where fans were overjoyed to see her hit the court again. The game was hugely anticipated and tickets sold out fast, and at high prices. Tickets on the secondary market ranged from $190 to $2,000, making it the most expensive game Clark has ever played.
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1 month ago | 
who13.com | Rachael Kauffman |Griffin Wright
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Over a year after leaving, Caitlin Clark returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where fans were overjoyed to see her hit the court again. The game was hugely anticipated and tickets sold out fast, and at high prices. Tickets on the secondary market ranged from $190 to $2,000, making it the most expensive game Clark has ever played. Even at a high price, fans traveled across state lines to see Clark in action.
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1 month ago | 
ourquadcities.com | Rachael Kauffman |Katie Widner
DES MOINES, Iowa – Roughly 24 hours after Gov. Kim Reynolds made the announcement that she won’t be seeking a third term, she took time to speak to reporters during Saturday’s annual Egg Hunt on the Hill. For more than 10 minutes, Governor Reynolds fielded questions about her family, past accomplishments and the future of the Republican party. These are the highlights from the conversation. You can watch the interview in its entirety below. Video Player is loading. WATCH: Gov.
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1 month ago | 
siouxlandproud.com | Rachael Kauffman |Katie Widner
DES MOINES, Iowa (WHO) — Roughly 24 hours after Gov. Kim Reynolds made the announcement that she won’t be seeking a third term, she took time to speak to reporters during Saturday’s annual Egg Hunt on the Hill. For more than 10 minutes, Governor Reynolds fielded questions about her family, past accomplishments and the future of the Republican party. These are the highlights from the conversation. You can watch the interview in its entirety below.
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1 month ago | 
who13.com | Katie Widner |Rachael Kauffman
DES MOINES, Iowa – Roughly 24 hours after Gov. Kim Reynolds made the announcement that she won’t be seeking a third term, she took time to speak to reporters during Saturday’s annual Egg Hunt on the Hill. For more than 10 minutes, Governor Reynolds fielded questions about her family, past accomplishments and the future of the Republican party. These are the highlights from the conversation. You can watch the interview in its entirety below. Video Player is loading. WATCH: Gov.
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1 month ago | 
kdsm17.com | Griffin Wright |Rachael Kauffman
TOPICS:Grass fireControlled burnAdelDallas CountyFire departmentWindFire breaksSpringDALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — A controlled burn turned into a 100-acre grassfire Sunday afternoon outside Adel. According to the Adel Fire Department, shortly after 2 p.m. crews were called to the 200 block of 330th Street, south of Adel, on reports of controlled burn that had spread.
