The reconstruction of the green space at 8th and Story Streets has been moving very quickly.  The central area will have a band shelter, will accommodate the annual Christmas tree and will be available for rent for special occasions.

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented Monday on the Iowa Crop Progress and Conditions report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “Farmers across the state welcomed the precipitation that fell over the past few days,” said Secretary Naig. “Some […]

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has produced a weather briefing concerning the increasing confidence of severe weather late this evening into Tuesday morning. The main concerns will be damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding, but large hail may be possible early on in the event. Isolated brief tornadoes are also possible.

Stop into Ericson Public Library for Genealogy Workshop at 6 p.m. This informal, drop-in genealogical research program allows utilization of Ancestry.com Library Edition to investigate ancestors and family trees. This program meets in the first floor Fireplace Room, and laptop computers are available at the main desk. The library would like to offer this as […]

DES MOINES–  Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all state flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff on Monday, August 19th, 2019 until sunset in honor and remembrance of fallen Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputy, Stephanie Schreurs. Deputy Schreurs, a 24-year veteran with the department, died from injuries sustained in the line of duty on Tuesday, August […]

For Monday’s KWBG Public Affairs program Tuned In, our guest was Josh Long of the Boone Firefighters Association.  They have a fundraiser coming up on Friday.  In years past, the Association had sold shirts featuring different firefighting equipment.  They are expanding their collection, and have plans to release a new shirt each year.  This year’s […]