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Police investigating after woman's body found in woods on Des Moines' south side.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Content warning: Readers may find the information in this article and the above video disturbing. The survivor of Saturday's violent kidnapping incident is speaking out for the first time about what she endured. Police said early Saturday morning, a 32-year-old woman, who wanted to be...

A moose that had been spotted several times this week in Iowa has apparently drowned in an area lake. KUOO Radio in Spirit Lake is reporting that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that there is evidence of a bull moose drowning on East Okoboji Lake. Authorities believe...

The armed robbery that developer Daniel Pettit described to Johnston police back in September sounded like a scene out of “The Sopranos,” except there were details that didn't jibe. Moustapha Moustapha, Pettit told police, barged into his Johnston mansion, brandished a gun, and demanding money he said Pettit...

A few Iowa towns have a worse reputation than others. Bigger cities will likely have more crime. That's just how it is. Unfortunately, we see stories all of the time about a homicide or something terrible that's happened near us. Using statistics, RoadSnacks came up with the "Murder Capitals of...

In this article, we explore three remarkable Italian restaurants in Ames. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these places? If yes, we'd love to hear about your experiences. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

David Schultz disappeared Nov. 21. His red semi was found along a highway in Sac City, Iowa, its trailer still filled with pigs he was transporting.

DES MOINES, Iowa (TCD) -- A 40-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly kidnapped his ex-girlfriend, bound her with tape, tortured her, then left her outside a hospital. On Saturday, Dec. 2, at 9 p.m., the Osceola Police Department contacted Des Moines Police to report a situation at Clark County Hospital regarding a female who said she had been kidnapped. She told police her ex-boyfriend, Jordan Mangum, went to her home at approximately 2:30 a.m., tied her up with duct tape, and took her against her will.

(Des Moines, IA) -- Four Iowa nursing homes have been added to a federal list of the worst care facilities in the country. Harmony in West Des Moines, and Ivy in Davenport, along with facilities in Sergeant Bluff, and Sioux City join six other state facilities already on the list including Genesis Senior Living in Des Moines, and Iowa City Rehab.

"Norfolk police are urgently searching for two missing Native American teens, last seen in September and November respectively. With the investigation ongoing, any information that could assist in locating these teens is being sought. Tune in for more details."

One of the most harrowing river rescues in history, let alone Iowa history, is going to be getting the big-screen treatment from a Missouri filmmaker. Filmmaker Colin LaVaute, whose most notable credit is probably the 2011 horror film You're Next, is set to start principal photography on his film, tentatively titled Hero, this month, per The Des Moines Register. The film is set to tell the story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph of a construction worker named Jason Oglesbee rescuing a woman named Patti Ralph Neely from the powerful currents of the Des Moines River in 2009.

As central Iowa slips closer to winter, one of the area’s favorite traditions lights up the skies at night — festive lights festooning houses decorated with inflatables, holiday-themed décor, and trees. Clark Griswold would be proud. While you could randomly drive around the metro to find the...

(Des Moines, IA) -- A local holiday tradition starts Friday in Des Moines. The Greater Des Moines Partnership Announced this week that their 4th annual "Hide and Seek Ornaments You Keep" pop-up activation will soon begin. From Friday, December 8th through Sunday the 17th, artists will be placing handmade ornaments...

NEVADA, Iowa — Residents at the state veteran home are in for a holiday surprise from a Nevada 16-year-old this season. High school sophomore Dakota Davis is collecting donations to build 400 gift kits, one for every person living at the Iowa Veterans Home. Davis is requesting the following...

In an exclusive interview, a survivor of a brutal kidnapping incident shares her harrowing story for the first time. Detailing the torture endured and her fight for survival, the focus remains on her determination to live for her young son.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is hoping his solid performance in the fourth Republican Party-sanctioned debate will propel his campaign in Iowa.

DES MOINES COUNTY, Iowa — You might have heard of Chronic Wasting Disease infecting and killing deer, but how about Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease?. Iowa is currently experiencing its second-worst outbreak of EHD. It's been reported in 74 counties so far and is particularly bad in southeastern Iowa. 2023 has seen the highest number of counties to report EHD in one year.

Discover the latest development in the 2020 shooting case of F Kaydee Bobbitt. Antonio Hodges, already serving time for intimidation with a deadly weapon, enters an Alford plea for voluntary manslaughter, extending his prison sentence to a total of 10 years.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around des moines..

DES MOINES, Iowa — A woman whosued after being pepper-sprayed by Des Moines police during 2020 protests over the death of George Floyd has settled with the city. Essence Welch says she was protesting peacefully outside the Polk County Criminal Courthouse days after Floyd’s death when a DMPD officer pepper-sprayed her in the face.