Shelby Fleig
Ames Trib News
Des Moines, IA, United States
Contact Shelby
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Shelby:
Here's what happens next, now that Cristhian Bahena Rivera's been found guilty of Mollie Tibbetts' murder
Cristhian Bahena Rivera was convicted of first-degree murder on Friday. He will be sentenced in July, and defense attorneys are likely to appeal. → Read More
Des Moines will offer city staff forgivable mortgage loans, rent reimbursement to ditch the suburbs
Just 38% of city staff and 18% of the Des Moines Police Department lives inside city limits. A new incentive program aims to change that. → Read More
Does Des Moines need a mask order after CDC loosened its guidelines? The city is reviewing.
"Since day one, we have always relied on the science and our medical experts," said the Des Moines mayor, who is reviewing the citywide mask mandate. → Read More
How to get free tickets to the 2021 Dew Tour at Des Moines' new Lauridsen Skatepark
Free tickets to attend the 2021 Dew Tour, the inaugural event in downtown Des Moines' brand new Lauridsen Skatepark, are now up for grabs. → Read More
Des Moines loop scooping hits 'boiling point,' prompts restricted weekend parking downtown
Des Moines City Council voted to restrict parking along 12th Street from Walnut Street to Grand Avenue, where loop scoopers congregate. → Read More
Ankeny public buildings will reopen April 1 after being closed for a year
Those who are unwilling or unable to wear a face mask should continue accessing city services online or by phone, said a news release. → Read More
Pro skaters say Des Moines' Lauridsen Skatepark, Dew Tour will elevate Midwest skate scene
Dew Tour is expected to contribute at least $4 million to the local economy, said Catch Des Moines President and CEO Greg Edwards. → Read More
NWS: Polk, Story counties under tornado watch with much of central Iowa until 8 p.m.
Along with the threat of tornadoes, the NWS warns central Iowans could see scattered hail and wind gusts topping 70 miles per hour. → Read More
NWS: Polk, Story counties under tornado watch with much of central Iowa until 8 p.m.
Along with the threat of tornadoes, the NWS warns central Iowans could see scattered hail and wind gusts topping 70 miles per hour. → Read More
Eat Greater Des Moines, Parks department offering free food and produce boxes this month
The program will run each Wednesday for five weeks, starting March 3. The boxes are limited and residents must reserve one in advance. → Read More
It's pothole season in Iowa. Des Moines residents reported nearly 800 just last week.
Potholes show up suddenly toward the end of every winter season, but this year was especially fast, said the public works director. → Read More
Polk County supervisors approve new property tax revenue cap after jump in valuations
Supervisors set a new cap on property tax revenue after valuations increased by nearly $1 billion countywide. The levy rate has not changed. → Read More
Des Moines Superintendent asks school board to reject construction bids for planned stadium
The Des Moines school board will consider Superintendent Ahart's recommendation to reject the bids at a March 2 meeting. → Read More
Iowa mayors join campaign to condemn anti-Semitism, offer solidarity to Jewish community
According to the Anti-Defamation League, Iowans reported four anti-Semitic incidents in 2020, three of them involving public vandalism. → Read More
People are still bad at recycling and other takeaways from Des Moines' budget workshop
Beyond the hundreds of pages of budget figures, Wednesday's discussion revealed challenges and goals that will impact Des Moines residents. → Read More
Des Moines weighs continued COVID-19 pandemic losses as city budget process begins
Des Moines City Council will hold an all-day workshop on Wednesday to discuss the city manager's 2021-2022 budget recommendations. → Read More
Des Moines police: Man critically injured, another in custody following Wednesday shooting
The shooting followed an dispute and physical fight inside a convenience store late Wednesday night, police said. → Read More
Des Moines residents team up to shovel snow from inaccessible bus stops, want city to act
"This is about the neglect of the city as much as anything else," said a Des Moines resident who helped organize the volunteer effort last weekend. → Read More
Des Moines buildings closed to public until March 1, nearly a year after first closures
City administrative buildings will stay closed to the public until at least March 1, nearly a year after they first shut down. → Read More
Tuesday snowfall in Des Moines sets daily record with 9.6 inches
Tuesday's storm shattered Des Moines' daily snowfall record and pushed the city's monthly total into the top 10 on record. → Read More