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10 people displaced after Des Moines house fire
DES MOINES, Iowa — Seven children and three adults are displaced Sunday after a house fire in Des Moines. Officials believe the fire started around 9 a.m. when people in the home noticed the smoke detector going off. Everyone inside was able to get out safely. Right now, investigators...
Central Iowa CBD shop owner closing store ahead of new THC limits
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — An Indianola CBD shop will close, and at least two others are at risk ahead of new regulations on products containing THC, the compound that gives marijuana its high effect. Ashley Powell owns CBD American Shaman stores in Indianola, Altoona and West Des Moines....
Police open homicide investigation in death of woman in Des Moines
Police on Saturday on Saturday opened a homicide investigation in the death of a woman in Des Moines' River Bend neighborhood. Officers received a report of the death in a home in the 1400 block of Fourth Street just before noon, police spokesperson Sgt. Paul Parizek said in a news release. Parizek said officers...
Des Moines man charged in theft of vehicle with baby inside
A Des Moines man who allegedly stole a car with a baby inside, then abandoned it, has been charged with neglect of a dependent and operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, Des Moines police say. Police arrested Corey Van Le, 32, after a nearly hourlong search that ended...
Polk County organization says homelessness hitting record high in 2024
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Approximately 715 people experienced homelessness in the Des Moines metro on Jan. 25, 2024, according to Polk County’s homeless services planning organization, Homeward. The organization's 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, which was conducted by outreach staff and volunteers through a series of conversational surveys, tallies...
Storm Chances Expected Through Tuesday
(Des Moines) Severe storms and heavy rain chances are expected today through Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, a periodic round of strong thunderstorms over western Iowa began this morning and is forecast to continue this afternoon. Forecasters say all severe hazards are possible through the next three days,...
Strong Storms Forecast Early Next Week
(Des Moines) The pleasant springtime weather won’t last long. The National Weather Service in Des Moines says periodic rounds of storms are likely early next week. Cory Martin is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines. The timing and extent of the severe weather threats are uncertain. He says details should become clearer in the coming days.
3 things to prioritize with Des Moines City Hall on the move
Preserve history on the east bank of the Des Moines River. Design every part of the new City Hall with public accessibility in mind. Don’t lose sight of basic needs for downtown’s population. Change is constant in downtown Des Moines, but every so often a period of more...
Netflix's "Unfrosted" features clothing and props from Funky Finds Vintage & Retro in Des Moines
Two years ago, crew members for Netflix's "Unfrosted" visited Des Moines' Funky Finds Vintage & Retro for costumes and props. The movie is now available on the streaming service. Teodora Mitov reports.
Iowa state track meet: Ankeny boys win first team title since 1972, other team race notes
The 2024 Iowa high school track and field meet has concluded, and there was no shortage of action in Des Moines. There were 39,537 fans in attendance to witness the thrill of the state environment over the three days at Drake Stadium. Eight Iowa high school track and field programs,...
Iowa support group uses culture to connect moms and caretakers
DES MOINES, Iowa — There's a unique support group for moms and caretakers in Des Moines. Besides parenting, they're connected by culture, and they're opening up in what's called a wisdom circle: the space is meant to be simple. It was created by Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in...
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Music festival, bike ride, breakdancing and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — Looking for something to do this weekend? Or, do you want to try out a new place to grab a bite to eat?. Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, May 17-19. Friday, May 17. Greenbelt Music Festival, 2100 N.W. 100th St....
Music bringing people together at Greenbelt Music Festival
CLIVE, Iowa — It may not be summer yet, but it sure felt like it at the Greenbelt Music Festival on Saturday. The festival, which just marked its second year, serves as an unofficial start to a summer, leading the way for numerous other festivals and events still to come.
Van Meter's Eden Moore wins her first individual state title
In her final season of high school track, Eden Moore finally got her individual state title. The Van Meter senior already owned two titles – in the 2023 sprint medley and the 2022 4x400 – but she wanted to claim one all on her own. ...
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