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Driver rescued from creek bed near Runnells after SUV rear-ended
RUNNELLS, Iowa — Multiple fire departments and law enforcement agencies worked together Wednesday night to free a driver from an SUV that ended up in a creek bed near Runnells. Captain Ryan Evans with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened just before 7:00 p.m. and initially came in as a water rescue […]
3 victims rescued after human trafficking arrest made in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines woman has been arrested on human trafficking charges and police say three victims have been rescued following a months-long investigation. Huirong Zhou, 42, is being held in the Polk County Jail on three felony charges of human trafficking. She was booked into the jail shortly before 5 p.m. on May 8.
K-9 tracks down Des Moines chase suspect Wednesday morning
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man is in the Polk County Jail after police say he fled from officers early Wednesday morning. The pursuit began just after 2:30 a.m. at SE 14th Street and Watrous Avenue when police pulled into a parking lot to check on a truck that was parked near a […]
15-year-old Ellipsis resident charged with murder in killing of staff member
A 15-year-old Ellipsis Iowa resident has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of a staff member there. Jovahn Mathis, who lived at the center for troubled youth in Johnston, has been in custody since he allegedly shoved Kathleen Galloway-Menke, 50, of Des Moines on May 8 outside of the facility, 7085 Northwest Beaver Drive. Galloway-Menke hit her head on the concrete and suffered brain damage, her lawyer said, and died Tuesday after two daughters decided...
Meet the candidates running for Iowa's 1st Congressional District in southeast Iowa
Three candidates are competing to represent Iowa's 1st Congressional District, which includes Indianola, Iowa City, Davenport and Keokuk in the southeastern corner of the state. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is seeking re-election to a third term. She is facing a primary challenge from Republican David Pautsch. The winner...
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: May 17-19, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's another packed weekend in central Iowa as temperatures rise heading into summer, and our calendars are filling up quickly!. Take the stress out of your weekend with this guide: We rounded up five events taking place in and around Des Moines this weekend to help you focus on the fun.
Day One Local Class 1A Results from the 2024 High School State Track and Field Meet
(Des Moines, IA) – The High School State Track and Field Championships for Class 1A are underway at Drake Stadium. We will have all the local results for you right here and on 96.5 KSOM and 95.7 KSWI. The summary of this article will be available following the conclusion of Thursday’s State Track and Field Meet. This article will be updated as the events are finalized.
Riverview warehouse that was slated for apartments has been demolished. What's next?
The long-empty Des Moines Cold Storage facility near Riverview Park has been cleared after it was determined that the decaying brick structure wouldn't support planned apartments, a restaurant and a bicycle shop. Des Moines Cold Storage sold the 103,000-square-foot warehouse at 2814 Seventh St. in 2018. By then, the condition...
Meet the supervisor candidates running in the redrawn Warren County District 2 in Norwalk
Three candidates are competing to represent Warren County's District 2 supervisor seat, which includes Norwalk. Republicans Eddie Davis, Aaron DeKock and Mark Snell will face off for their party's nomination in the June primary. Incumbent Republican Crystal McIntyre will not be running for reelection in District 2, as supervisor districts were redrawn and approved...
4 drive-in theaters in Iowa when you want a retro experience this summer
It’s starting to feel like summer as Iowa’s few drive-in theaters welcome moviegoers for the season. The closest to Des Moines is the Valle Drive-In in Newton. But, it isn’t the option for those wanting to see a movie under the stars. Here’s where else you can visit for a drive-in experience in Iowa.
'It's going to hurt so many people': Iowa book ban law draws lawsuits from students, families
Seventh-grade Norwalk teacher Alyson Browder has always thought of her classroom as a place where students can be themselves. A teacher for 10 years, she's built a classroom library with more than 1,700 books, which run the gamut from showcasing characters with disabilities to those who identify as LGBTQ+. A pride flag on the...
Animal Rescue League of Iowa is looking for adopters, foster families and donations as it deals with a surge in puppies
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is asking for help as it deals with a sudden boom in the number of puppies it is caring for. The 98-year-old nonprofit said in a news release on Thursday that it currently has “130+ more puppies than we did at this time last year.”
Bass Pro Drive in Altoona will be closed by the outlet mall. See when and where to detour:
There will be a road detour around the Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona due to construction later this month, affecting access to businesses in the area. The city announced in a news release that a section of Bass Pro Drive Northwest, from south of the access to Fairfield Inn & Suites to the west roundabout, will be closed starting May 28. The closure will impact direct access to the outlet mall and other businesses in the area along Bass Pro Drive.
Gov. Kim Reynolds announces $17.5 million for opioid prevention, recovery programs
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a $17.5 million investment in opioid prevention and recovery programs, citing lack of action by legislation this session. "I'm disappointed that a bill to spend a portion of Iowa's opioid settlement money never reached my desk this session. As a result, $47.5 million remain unused in the fund ... since legislation was not passed, I'm leveraging federal funds to make this investment in the health and well-being of Iowans," Reynolds said.
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