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Traffic Alert: Crash with injury reported along Hickman Road

DES MOINES, Iowa — Authorities say a portion of Hickman Road has been closed while crews responded to a crash with an injury. The Des Moines Police Department says officers and Des Moines Fire Department personnel responded to a crash with injury before 5 p.m. Officials say the eastbound lanes of Hickman Road are temporarily […]

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Warren County Weighs Sheriff Appointment Or Costly Special Election After Carico Retires

Warren County Justice Center — Reported Site of Sheriff Transition. Warren County supervisors are trying to figure out how to replace Sheriff Joe Carico, and they can't agree on whether to appoint a successor or send the decision to voters in a special election that could cost tens of thousands of dollars. The board was set to begin the process of appointing a new sheriff at its regular Tuesday meeting, even as some supervisors said they expect the matter to end up on the ballot anyway.

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DSM man accused of holding woman captive takes Alford plea, gets probation

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man accused of holding a woman captive in his home in August has taken an Alford guilty plea to lesser charges and will receive probation. In August, Des Moines Police Department officers responded to a home in the Gray’s Woods neighborhood after an open 911 call indicated a […]

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6 Fareway Habits That Leave Hy-Vee Shoppers Scratching Their Heads

Are you used to loading your own trunk after a Hy-Vee run?. If you’re at a Fareway in Iowa and beyond, someone will probably beat you to it. These are the Fareway habits that leave many Hy-Vee shoppers scratching their heads. 1. Closed Sundays. Fareway stores stay closed on...

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Des Moines woman accused of stealing over $70,000 from victim she was tasked with caring for

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines woman has been accused of stealing over $70,000 from a woman she was tasked with caring for. According to criminal complaints, 51-year-old Heather Dawn Anderson was responsible for caring for a 76-year-old woman between November 2025 and July 2026. During that time, however, complaints claim Anderson stole thousands […]

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Off Hours: Jordan Creek Town Center café is a hidden gem

Welcome to Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, which showcases all the fun things you can do in central Iowa in your free time. Hello, Des Moines! The weekend ahead ☀️ Expect sunny skies this weekend with highs in the 50s 🍕 New Des Moines-area restaurants worth trying right now 🧛 For one weekend, Boone becomes a Twilight fan's dream Eat This, Drink That Crispy chicken rice dish, $16.99: I have barely scratched the surface of Snack & Go's Vietnamese street food menu, but I branched out this time with something I had not tried before. The chicken on the bone was fried to crispiness to the point the skin flaked off as one piece, but the meat still had its tender bits as I scraped it off the bone. It comes with fragrant yellow rice, veggies and a house special sweet dipping sauce. Get it: There are always at least two or three dishes at Snack & Go at 15700 Hickman Road, Suite 110, in Clive that I want to try each time I am there. There is a wide variety of small size and side dishes, banh mi sandwiches, and rice and noodle

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Fans, media react to Iowa basketball's overtime loss vs. Virginia Tech

While Iowa basketball (2-1) had chances to grab a key nonconference win over Virginia Tech (3-0) on Tuesday night inside the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, the Hawkeyes ' shooting struggles from the floor and the free-throw line in regulation and overtime ultimately led to a 93-88 loss. Despite Cooper Koch netting a career-high 26 points on 5 for 11 shooting from the floor and 15 of 17 at the charity stripe and Isaia Howard's 13-point and 15-rebound double-double, Iowa's 16 missed free throws proved costly. Iowa will look to bounce back on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. CT inside the Casey's Center in Des Moines as the Hawkeyes battle Creighton (2-1). With Iowa suffering its first loss of the season at the hands of Virginia Tech, here are some of the notable reactions from fans and media to the Hawkeyes' performance: This Iowa basketball squad is NOT elite 8 material — Tigers DD (@TigersDD) November 11, 2026 this type of game for iowa men’s basketball is a must win this early in the season absolutely need a non conference W — HawkeyeWillie (@HawkeyeWillie_) November 11, 2026 Let’s make this Iowa basketball game in Sioux City a one

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Des Moines man sentenced to prison for skate park assault, robberies

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man charged with back-to-back willful injury charges in March and April cases has been sentenced to prison. In March, videos began circulating online that showed individuals taking part in what appeared to be an assault at the Lauridsen Skate Park, which left one person seriously injured. The Des […]

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Garage, vehicle total loss after two-alarm fire in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa — Multiple agencies responded to a two-alarm fire in Des Moines’ northeast side Wednesday evening. The Delaware Township Fire Department says crews were called to the 1900 block of NE 45th Court shortly after 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, crews found a fully engulfed garage, and the fire was upgraded to […]

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Git-N-Go denies rumors of closure amid store shutdowns and inventory issues

Git-N-Go convenience stores, part of the Des Moines-based chain, are facing business challenges, including store closures and inventory shortages, but the company has denied rumors of shutting down. Several locations, including stores in Winterset, Norwalk and Altoona and the Keo Way store in downtown Des Moines, are listed for sale...

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JCPenney countersues new Valley West Mall owner; says it doesn’t plan on going anywhere

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — JCPenney has countersued the owner of Valley West Mall, saying it doesn’t plan on going anywhere and that the mall’s management is to blame for the decline in the once-thriving shopping center. In late September, Threshold Capital announced it had purchased the 58-acre property that the mall sits on, and […]

West Des Moines, IA · 23h

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At This Iowa Steakhouse You Can Dig Into A Hand-Cut Ribeye In A 1900s Building

Some dinners are just meals, and some become the story you tell for years. Downtown Des Moines has a steakhouse that falls firmly into the second group. It sits inside a building from the early 1900s, and the menu leans proudly on hand-cut steaks like the ribeye. A large golden...

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Madrid, Martensdale-St. Marys, Earlham collect all-district honors in A-6

(KMAland) -- Madrid, Martensdale-St. Marys and Earlham combined for 22 first-team selections and four special awards on the Class A District 6 All-District Football Team. Madrid senior Will Atkinson was named the district's Offensive Most Valuable Player, while teammates Chase Perkins and Kinnick Grimm shared Golden Award recognition. Martensdale-St. Marys head coach Derek Wharton was selected as the district's Head Coach of the Year.

Madrid, IA · 1d

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Des Moines weekend plans: Holiday markets to LGBTQ+ prom

Friday 🪑 Junk Jubilee Fall Market | Hunt for antiques and architectural salvage from Midwest vendors. | 10am–7pm, also open Saturday | Iowa State Fairgrounds | Admission: $10 in cash Saturday 🎨 Social Saturday: Friendsgiving | Celebrate gratitude with art projects, a scavenger hunt, gallery tours and a screening of short films. | 11am–2pm | Des Moines Art Center | Free! 🌱 DSM Vegan Holiday Market | Shop more than 20 local vendors offering plant-based foods, art, wellness products and holiday gifts. | 11am–3pm | Unity Center of Des Moines | Free! 🐶 Doggy Pie Eating Contest | Watch adorable pups compete to see who can finish their dog-safe pie the fastest during this messy, tail-wagging competition. | 1–5pm | Hiking Dog Co. in Merle Hay Mall | Free! 🎨 Open Studios | Explore working studios, meet local painters, sculptors, photographers and printmakers, and shop original artwork. | 6–9pm | The Fitch Building | Free! 🪩 LGBTQ+ Adult Prom | Dress to dazzle for a disco-inspired evening of dancing, dinner, sparkling décor and community celebration. | 7–10pm | Bash in Des Moines | $30 💃 Festa Cultural: Capoeira Celebration | Celebrate Brazilian culture with live Capoeira demonstrations, Latin music, dancing,

Des Moines, IA · 16h

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Littleleaf Luncheonette closes in Waukee; owners plan new restaurant

Less than 14 months after helping anchor Waukee's downtown revival, Littleleaf Luncheonette has closed, ending an ambitious chef-driven concept that brought seasonal cuisine, specialty coffee and wine-bar culture to the city's historic Triangle. Littleleaf Luncheonette opened in October 2025 in a restored historic brick building at 405 Sixth St. in Waukee's downtown Triangle. The restaurant was part of the city's broader downtown revitalization efforts and occupied the redeveloped former Pin Oak building. Mallory Holt and Ryan Nicholson, who opened Littleleaf after working together for six years, said they sold the restaurant to a local family, who will do something different with the menu. Holt described the new owners as “a family and friend group. They don't own any other restaurants, and they're rooted in the community there too,” she said. “We weren't on the market and we weren't trying to sell Littleleaf, but we were approached by someone, and because we're so invested in the next project, we did decide to sell Littleleaf off,” Holt said. Holt, an Iowa native, and Nicholson, who moved to Iowa from upstate New York, plan to open a new restaurant with a similar vibe, rooted in seasonality, quality ingredients, hospitality and community. Littleleaf positioned

Waukee, IA · 1d

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Sergeant Bluff-Luton football punches ticket to IHSAA 4A State championship game with 28-15 win over Carlisle

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCAU) – Sergeant Bluff-Luton running back Jacobi Cofield found the endzone three times, helping the Warriors remain unbeaten and move to the IHSAA Class 4A State Championship game with a 28-15 win over Carlisle. The SB-L defense came up with three fumble recoveries and two interceptions on its way to winning the […]

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First Measles case identified in Polk County, 3 potential exposure sites listed

POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Health Department confirmed a new measles case in a child as health officials are working to notify those possibly exposed. As of November 6, 50 total cases of measles had been reported in Iowa in 2026. PCHD says the latest case shows evidence of person-to-person transmission. Health officials […]

Polk County, IA · 1d

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Des Moines Schools Reach Lawsuit Settlement

The Des Moines Public School District has reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the firm it used to hire former superintendent Ian Roberts. The lawsuit accused JG Consulting of negligence and breach of contract shortly after Roberts was arrested by ICE last year and it was revealed he wasn’t authorized to work in the country. The search firm filed a countersuit, accusing the school district of defamation, but CEO James Guerra says all parties agree that blame belongs with the former superintendent.

Des Moines, IA · 2d

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