New Ordinance Cited for Change at Raccoon River Park

Things were a lot calmer and cleaner this summer at Raccoon River Park, and West Des Moines Police say it's all due to a new ordinance setting a $100 fine for drinking liquor and swimming outside the roped off area of the beach. That plus stepped up beach patrols worked so well, authorities say they didn't have to write one ticket.

DM Mars Cafe Making a Comeback

Mars Cafe in Des Moines the Drake neighborhood closed in August, but that may be about to change. KCCI reports a post on the cafe's Facebook page says they'll be back September 15th. The new owners say it's true, but they haven't offered details. The cafe was a spot where local artists and musicians got together.

Branstad Has STEM Meetings Planned Statewide

Gov. Branstad's got a series of public meetings planned statewide over the next month to improve education. Branstad says focusing on STEM, science, technology, engineering and math; will help Iowa students better prepare for future careers. They meeting are to get feedback on and better focus the program. You can find STEM meeting locations at www.governor.iowa.gov.

Kellogg Residents Ordered to Boil Water

The city of Kellogg in Jasper County is now under a boil advisory. According to KCCI the problem was caused by a downtown water main break. Health officials say Kellogg residents should boil water for at least one minute before using it. Repairs are underway, the lines will be flushed and sampling done for bacteria and chlorine content. It may be a couple of days before the waters cleared for use from the tap.

Organic

Think you're eating better by eating organic? Chances are you're not. New research show organic produce and meat typically isn't any better for you than conventional varieties when it comes to vitamin and nutrient content. But organic options may live up to their billing of lowering exposure to pesticide residue and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. there was no difference in the amount of vitamins in plant or animal products produced organically and conventionally - and the only nutrient difference was slightly more phosphorus in the organic products.

Escaped Inmate

An inmate who escaped from a work release facility in Davenport is back in custody. Word from the Iowa Corrections Department - Donald Tyler didn't return to the facility as scheduled on Friday. He's been part of the work release program since June 6. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2005 after being convisted for robbery

Sleep and Tablets

If you're going to bed right after setting down your iPad you may not be getting the best night's sleep - new research shows that all of those nighttime hours spent with your tablet can wreak havoc on your sleep. The bright light emitted from these tablets can suppress melatonin. That's a hormone that helps control sleep and wake cycles, called circadian rhythms. Word from researchers- Using tablets for two hours on their brightest settings suppressed melatonin by about 22%