Des Moines City buildings reopen June 1
After more than 14 months of COVID precautions, restrictions and closures to the public, Des Moines next week will reopen its City administration buildings. The reopening on Tuesday, June 1 includes the City Hall, Argonne Armory, Municipal Service Center, and Public Works buildings, the Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) and the office location for the Civil & Human Rights Department at Polk County River Place.
State confirms first case of West Nile
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first case of West Nile virus infection reported in 2021, an older adult (aged 61 years to 80 years) from Montgomery County. The case was confirmed through a test at the State Hygienic Lab.
“Humans get infected with West Nile virus through a mosquito bite and being outside means there's a risk for West Nile virus infection. But we have easily accessible preventive tools like insect repellent, that can help keep Iowans safe from mosquito bites, which lowers the risk of West Nile infection" said IDPH Medical Director & State Epidemiologist Dr. Caitlin Pedati.
FROM KCCI: ISP: 2 juveniles dead, 2 with life threatening injuries after train hits truck
CLARKE COUNTY, Iowa — The Iowa State Patrol has confirmed that two people are dead after a train hit a vehicle on Thursday evening. Sgt. Alex Dinkla told KCCI at about 4:30 p.m., a Chevy Silverado pickup truck was traveling east on a level B road near Kendall Street and 160th Avenue in Clarke County. ... READ MORE FROM KCCI
FROM WHO-TV 13: Watch: Iowa’s first glow-in-the-dark trail officially opens
VINTON, Iowa – A uniquie new trail is now open to Iowa riders – though it has already been drawing a crowd. The Nathan’s Miles Trail – perhaps the longest glow-in-the-dark trail in the world – has it’s ceremonial opening Thursday night. … READ MORE FROM WHO-TV
FROM WOI-DT Local 5: Des Moines welcomes MMA fighters for Friday night events
This Friday, mixed martial arts, or MMA, fighting is coming to Wells Fargo Arena. Xtreme Fighting Championships fighters will take the hectogon at 6 p.m. Friday. ... READ MORE FROM WOI-DT Local 5 | 
