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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, […]
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...
Severe storms and tornadoes possible across Iowa starting on Friday
Severe weather will likely make its way back to Iowa this weekend. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will all have a chance of strong to severe storms, the National Weather Service office in Des Moines posted on social media. The severe weather outlook for this weekend includes the risk of tornadoes,...
Arrest made in deadly Des Moines motorcycle crash
DES MOINES, Iowa — An arrest has been made in a deadly motorcycle accident that happened last month on Des Moines’ east side. Kristofer Zech, 35, has been charged with homicide by vehicle-OWI in the March 30th crash that claimed the life of Spencer Rush, 22. Zech was booked into the Polk County Jail on […]
What to know about the new mountain bike park opening on Des Moines' east side this fall
Mountain biking enthusiasts are in for a gnarly ride with a dedicated park expected to open later this year on Des Moines' east side. Despite its rocky start, construction is slated to begin this spring for Polk County Conservation's Fourmile Mountain Bike Park, a cycling lover's haven. Packed with banked turns and terrain jumps, county officials say the park's trails will take cyclists of all ages and levels of experience on a "terrain-packed roller coaster experience." ...
Taco Bell is leveling up Taco Tuesday with a new deal. All you need is $5 and an appetite
There’s a new way to celebrate Taco Tuesday and it already has an expiration date. Taco Bell announced a new special exclusive to Tuesdays: the $5 Taco Discovery Box. All you need to do is bring your wallet and appetite. ...
1,400 apartments proposed in downtown Des Moines
Nearly 1,400 apartment units are expected to be added in downtown Des Moines by mid-2026, increasing the number of people who live in the central business district and the need for both service and recreational amenities. Currently five projects with a total of 452 units are under construction in the...
Crews respond to house fire in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines fire crews responded to a residential fire Wednesday morning. Crews responded around 8 a.m. Wednesday to the fire in the 1200 block of 19th Street. Traffic on 19th Street near University Avenue was temporarily impacted as crews worked and northbound traffic was blocked.
Architect: Oak Park restaurant warm, not intimidating
For nearly five months, an architectural team studied ways to include a century-plus old house in the design of a new fine dining restaurant planned along Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines. The house’s design, called American Foursquare, was popular between 1890 and the late 1930s and was similar to those...
'It's just really disheartening': Daughter of Iowa cancer survivor frustrated by MercyOne ending surgery services
DES MOINES, Iowa — A day after MercyOne announced it'sending its gynecologic oncology surgical services starting this summer, the daughter of a cancer survivor says she's frustrated by the closure. Laura Peters said a doctor at MercyOne was able to remove her non-cancerous tumor, but she's worried about the...
Highly recommended: Strawberry shortcake season starts at the Latin King
Every year around this time, customers start calling Latin King to find out when strawberry shortcake season starts. And this year, the season kicked in three weeks early. “We have a huge following on it,” executive chef Zach Boals said. “People call at all hours to order it to go.”
DMPD reveals results of ‘Operation 4/20’ special traffic enforcement project
DES MOINES, Iowa — The results of a traffic safety effort in Des Moines over the weekend, focusing on catching impaired drivers, have been released. Multiple law enforcement agencies participated in “Operation 4/20” on Saturday, April 20. The day, 4/20, is an unofficial holiday for users of marijuana. Iowa law prohibits the recreational use of […]
Residents react to final 5 Urbandale flag designs
URBANDALE, Iowa — Urbandale is one step closer to finding a new city flag. The current city flag was chosen in 2000, and Mayor Robert Andeweg said it was time for a change. Last October, the city announced the Urbandale Flag Project and residents submitted their flag designs. After receiving over 400 designs, the city […]
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