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Stuart Man Arrested Following Alleged Weekend Incident at Sports Complex

A Stuart man was arrested following an alleged incident that brought a large law enforcement presence on Sunday. According to the Stuart Police Department, they first responded to the scene at 2:39pm at the Stuart Sports Complex after a victim reported about being attacked while on the walking trail. The Stuart Police Department says the alleged attacker fled the scene after they screamed and the search brought a large law enforcement presence to the area, including the Adair, Guthrie and Dallas County Sheriff’s Offices, Iowa State Patrol and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

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Iowa Has A Small-Town Burger Spot That’s Bringing Back The Simple Joy Of A Perfect Burger

When did fries that keep coming back to your table become the most exciting thing on a road trip? I keep asking myself that question. The answer sits just off a busy highway in Iowa. The burger here has a beef industry title in its past. The menu also carries...

Adair, IA · 1d
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Stuart City Council Approves Development Agreement with Central Mart I, LLC

The Stuart City Council met in regular session Monday night. The meeting got started with a special recognition of some emergency services personnel, who helped with the delivery of a premature baby in the field. Mayor Cory Kirkpatrick shared how it was something amazing that these individuals were able to be part of.

Stuart, IA · 18h
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Waukee Man Accused of Using Travel Agency in Human Trafficking Case

A 32-year-old Waukee man faces felony charges after investigators alleged he arranged travel and lodging tied to commercial sex activity across the U.S. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Waukee, IA · 18h

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Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report November 1-8, 2026

Scott Wagner, Redfield, was driving on Old Hwy 6 near 2nd Street in Redfield when he struck a deer. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated at $10,000. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. Robert Kraft, age 38, 29456 Old Portland Rd, Adel, was arrested...

Dallas County, IA · 1d

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Traffic Stop in Adair County Leads to Drug Charges

(Adair Co.) A Creston man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Greenfield on November 5th. The Greenfield Police Department charged 36-year-old Patrick Wayne Brown with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Person Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons. Bond was set at $2,300 cash or surety. He was released on bond later that day.

Adair County, IA · 1d

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Hit and run on White Pole Road

Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Martinson reported a hit and run accident occurring on Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. on White Pole Road. Hauwa Navule, 44, of West Des Moines, was driving a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe westbound on White Pole Road just west of the Highway 25 intersection and swerved to miss a black truck that crossed over into her lane and made contact. Navule reported that neither she or the other vehicle stopped, and she continued to her destination of Guthrie Center. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office did not receive any other reports from the other vehicle/driver of an accident. Estimated damage to the Hyundai is $1,500.

West Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Woman accused of dumping preemie in trash can at church day care center pleads not guilty

PERRY, Iowa (TCN) -- A 20-year-old woman accused of dumping her premature newborn in a trash can at her workplace has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse. On Sept. 15, Stephanie Ubaldo — an employee at a day care center inside a church — allegedly...

Perry, IA · 13h

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Woman fiddling with 'audiobook' while driving plows into 2 people, killing 1, after leaving 'book club with friends': Police

An Iowa judge, Lynn Poschner, was arrested last week just one day after nearly 69% of voters approved keeping her on the bench after she allegedly killed a pedestrian with her Honda CR-V. The post Woman fiddling with 'audiobook' while driving plows into 2 people, killing 1, after leaving 'book club with friends': Police first appeared on Law & Crime .

Urbandale, IA · 17h

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40 days of silence = A failure of public accountability

Randy Evans is executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes openness and transparency in Iowa’s state and local governments. He can be reached at DMRevans2810@gmail.com. This essay first appeared on his Substack newsletter, Stray Thoughts. Beyond the sadness and loss of...

Urbandale, IA · 1d

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Dallas County, Iowa flips blue after longtime GOP dominance

Dallas County, the Midwest's fastest-growing county , swung left in the midterms, breaking a decades-long Republican voting streak in gubernatorial and congressional elections since 2008. Why it matters: The booming Des Moines metro county is adding thousands of voters annually to its suburbs, making its changing political makeup increasingly important to candidates. By the numbers: Dallas County backed President Trump in 2024 but gave Democrat Rob Sand 59% of the vote last Tuesday. Before this election, Dallas County last backed a Democrat in a gubernatorial race in 2002, with Tom Vilsack, and in a federal race in 2008, with U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin. It also supported Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott and gave Democrats a 4-1 majority on the county Board of Supervisors, after recently adding two seats. The big picture: President Trump's rhetoric and policies on immigration, tariffs and the war in Iran may have alienated some of the county's college-educated suburban voters, says Donna Hoffman, a political science professor at the University of Northern Iowa. The county's growth has brought in younger educated professionals, including some who may have traditionally favored Republicans on economic issues. Nationally, the once reliably conservative group of voters has swung in more recent history,

Dallas County, IA · 1d

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WDM housing development could bring 2,200 homes

A new housing development could bring 2,200 homes to the western side of West Des Moines . Why it matters: The Trail West project will bring more housing and pricing options to the growing western suburbs. The big picture: The development would add to a growing stretch of western West Des Moines, near other major projects, including the planned Grand Experience and MidAmerican Energy RecPlex expansion, says West Des Moines economic development director Ryan Moffatt. State of play: Caliber Homes and Jerry's Homes are partnering to develop about 300 acres of farmland north of Booneville Road and west of Grand Prairie Parkway. The total project could reach around 760 acres. Zoom in: The first phase includes 130 single-family home lots. The number of phases is not yet known, and the project could take 10 to 15 years to build out. Caliber would focus on homes ranging from $800,000 to $3 million, while Jerry's Homes would offer lower-priced options. Jerry's Homes did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. The development could eventually include townhomes, apartments, rental condos and neighborhood-scale retail. It's an urban area with a "country aesthetic" with rolling hills and tree-lined waterways, Ryan Kauffman of Caliber Homes

West Des Moines, IA · 19h

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Johnston considers $58M development agreement with Vylor

The City of Johnston is preparing to invest up to $58 million in growing the roots of a new seed corporation that has put its global headquarters in the city. Corteva Agriscience on Oct. 1 completed the separation of its seed business into Vylor Inc., which has its headquarters in Johnston at what was Corteva's seed research and development campus. The corporate seed research presence dates back to the 1926 founding in Johnston of the Hi-Bred Corn Company, which became Pioneer, and which then through decades of corporate mergers and splits became part of Corteva. Vylor employs 3,000 people across Iowa, including in Johnston. Johnston City Council will vote on Nov. 16 on a development agreement with Vylor that would include up to $58 million in grants to support office renovations, new or expanded buildings, and a commercial building's expansion at multiple sites. Vylor plans to spend at least $4 million to renovate the office buildings at its Johnston headquarters campus by March 31, 2028, and employ no fewer than 1,884 full-time-equivalent jobs, according to the proposed development agreement. In exchange, Johnston city officials are prepared to offer the company a one-time $3.75 million grant as an incentive. The city

Johnston, IA · 19h

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa lawyer’s license is suspended after seven prior disciplinary cases

A Dallas County lawyer who has been sanctioned in seven previous disciplinary cases has now had her license suspended for 90 days. The board alleges that between June 2025 and April 2026, it opened investigations of five separate complaints alleging attorney Alexandra Maria Nelissen of Clive had engaged in misconduct. According to the board, Nelissen […]

Dallas County, IA · 1d

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Guthrie Center City Council to Consider 2nd Readings of Three Amended Ordinances

The Guthrie Center City Council will meet tonight. The Council will consider for approval three second readings of amended ordinances including elections, operating budget annual statement and public meetings. They will also consider approving to waive the third reading of those ordinances for final adoption, along with a letter of engagement to Ahlers and Cooney Law Firm to update the handbook.

Guthrie Center, IA · 1d

The Des Moines Register

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Tour this $1.55M Urbandale home with a gazebo reached by bridge

Buyers hunting for a quality home that feels a step above conventional Urbandale developments have an opportunity in the Deer Creek neighborhood to purchase a stylish, upscale property, enhanced by a considerable series of top-to-bottom enhancements. “It screams character,” Realtor BJ Knapp said of the Cardinal Lane home. “I have not come across anything like this in all my years of selling real estate. It's a really unique special property.” Located on a quiet, tree-lined street and built on close to an acre of thoughtfully landscaped gardens, the home is further bordered by a shield of mature trees, protecting the four-bedroom, 3,028-square-foot house from encroachment by any future construction. The sophisticated exterior design pairs well with the large estates and mid-century modern-inspired ranch properties that occupy the nearby streets. “It's one of the more eclectic neighborhoods architecturally in the metro area,” Knapp said, noting Deer Creek’s popularity has benefited from “a great central location.” “It's kind of a hidden gem, and very few people know it just because it's such a private little setting,” he added. Originally constructed in 1987, an extensive 2022 overhaul included upgrades to the home’s roof, windows, the flow of the interior layout, herringbone flooring and

Urbandale, IA · 1d

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CBRE closes sale of 540-unit multifamily portfolio in Des Moines market

CBRE arranged the sale of a two-property multifamily portfolio totaling 540 units in the Des Moines suburbs of Waukee and Johnston, Iowa. The transaction ranks among the largest multifamily portfolio sales for the Iowa market. CBRE’s Cy Fox, Ray Hamilton and Clark Matthews represented the sellers, ARTISAN Capital Group and...

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Iowa Select Farms, Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation distribute nearly 9,000 pork loins

WEST DES MOINES — Hundreds of Iowa organizations, including Brooklyn Ruritan Club, will have more to serve at their Veterans Day celebrations this year, thanks to Iowa Select Farms and the Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation’s annual Pork for Patriots program. On Friday, October 23, the Foundation and Iowa Select Farms distributed 8,960 pork loins and event supplies to 249 organizations in 169 Iowa communities across 83 counties. The supplies will help local organizations host Veterans Day celebrations and appreciation events recognizing the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Grinnell Elks Lodge 1266, Poweshiek County Veterans Affairs, American Legion Post 53 in Grinnell and Sons of the American Legion Post 53 in Grinnell also received pork loins as did American Legion Post 19 and Keokuk County Veterans Affairs in Sigourney, American Legion Auxiliary Post 54 in Victor and VFW Post 8797 and American Legion Auxiliary, Williamsburg. The distribution took place at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines, where participating organizations picked up their supplies through a drive-through process, according to a press release. Volunteers from the community, Valley High School football team and Iowa Select team members loaded the pork loins and tableware supplies directly into

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Veterans Day Closures Throughout Dallas County

With Veterans Day returning tomorrow, there will be several closures in the communities of Perry and Adel, as well as Dallas County. Perry City Hall, the Water Works Office, the Perry Public Library and the McCreary Community Building will all be closed in observance of Veterans Day. However, members of the McCreary Community Building will still be able to access the 24-Hour Fitness Room. There will be no yard waste pickup tomorrow.

Dallas County, IA · 20h

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E-Bikes and E-Scooters: Good or Bad?

Electric bikes and scooters have been on the rise recently. Many students at ADM have began to trade out their “normal” bikes for electric ones. These bikes have an average of 20 MPH, with some even reaching 30. With these bikes, riders are encouraged to wear helmets, and the bikes are outfitted with stronger breaks, but is this really enough? People have a 10% chance of dying in a car crash at an impact speed of 20 MPH, and that’s in a car, with more protection than a bike. Many riders also use these bikes as a way to commute at higher speeds without a driving license. Are E-bikes and E-scooters worth the hype? Should younger people be trusted with operating them?

Minburn, IA · 2d