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Severe Weather downs trees, causes damage throughout Central Iowa
An active day of weather across Iowa ended with multiple reported tornadoes hitting several spots throughout Central Iowa. Several Tornado Warnings were issued throughout Friday, including in Dallas, Polk, Marion, and Warren Counties. These storms produced damaging wind gusts and produced large hail as well. Some spots reported hail as large as three inches.
Allegation: Jailed developer Daniel Pettit tried to give away foreclosed Wes Des Moines land
Embattled Johnston developer Daniel Pettit is at the center of new allegations he tried to fraudulently give one of his investors a valuable West Des Moines development site that's entangled in foreclosure and several court cases — as he sits behind bars in Polk County. Dallas County Recorder ReNae...
Urbandale police standoff ends in suicide
URBANDALE, Iowa – A police standoff lasted hours before coming to an end Wednesday night when Urbandale police say the suspect took his own life. The standoff started around 6:30 p.m. with a report of a domestic dispute at a home on 150th Street in Urbandale. “Upon attempting to make contact with the other party, […]
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New owners plan to rebrand combination plant shop and cocktail bar in West Des Moines
Fans of plants and cocktails will have to find a new spot to drink and shop. Pots & Shots, the one-of-a-kind cocktail bar and plant store, closed on Monday in West Des Moines. Owner Temeshia Bomato told fans on Facebook that she sold the business, which “will be rebranding before reopening with a similar concept.”
This Is Iowa: Broken crayons find new purpose, helping victims of violent crimes
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — Something beautiful can come from things if they are given a second chance, which is why a Waukee woman made a unique request on social media, asking for broken crayons. The response was overwhelming, Katie Kenny said. "It's just been insane. We have bags and...
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