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Why Des Moines metro schools aren’t letting teachers carry guns despite new law
Iowa's largest and most diverse school district has no plans to arm its staff despite passage of a new state law allowing that. Neither do most of the suburban school districts surrounding it. Des Moines Public Schools' decision not to utilize the weeks-old state law is partially because the district already employs a public...
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, […]
Des Moines starts a new downtown police squad
Des Moines Police Department assigned a special summer squad to provide extra daily downtown patrol which started April 15, Sgt. Paul Parizek tells Axios.Why it matters: Incidents like drag racing, bar fights and shootings are more common in warmer months when entertainment districts are busiest.Driving the news: The new squad has six officers and a sergeant, Parizek says.It is made up of existing patrol officers who will remain on the special assignment through September.The squad is in addition to the regular downtown police beats and security provided from groups like Operation Downtown.Zoom in: The initial focus is on common violations...
Lane closures coming to 8th Street in Altoona for road reconstruction. See where:
Lane closures are coming to Eighth Street Southwest in Altoona as construction work begins. Starting April 29, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Eighth Street Southwest from just east of Scenic View Boulevard to just east of the railroad underpass, approaching the Altoona Campus entrance.
Major changes could help rejuvenate a popular Des Moines north side neighborhood
DES MOINES, Iowa — Big changes could help rejuvenate a popular Des Moines north side neighborhood. New building projects and a major traffic project are in the works for the Highland Park/Oak Park area. "There just was this little buzz about something in Highland Park. And once we were...
Severe Storms Arriving Later Than Previously Forecast
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service updated its forecast for today and predicted severe storms for parts of Iowa on subsequent days. If you have any outdoor plans this weekend, you should know about the hazardous weather, ensure you can receive warnings, and know where shelter is available. Today, the...
Des Moines police: Man charged in deadly motorcycle crash
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police have arrested a suspect in connection to a March crash that killed a motorcyclist. Police say 35-year-old Kristofer Lee Zech is charged with the following:. Homicide by Vehicle - OWI. Failure to Yield Upon Left Turn. Evidence indicates Zech was attempting a...
Athletes tied to Iowa gambling sting seek damages in civil lawsuit against state and investigators
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Attorneys for more than two dozen Iowa and Iowa State athletes who were ensnared in a state gambling sting filed a civil lawsuit Friday seeking unspecified monetary damages from the state and its public safety and criminal investigation agencies for violating the athletes’ rights and smearing their reputations.
“Where jobs go at night.” Housing symposium calls for more low-cost units, fewer building regulations
DES MOINES, Iowa — For those in the housing game, sights like the Star Lofts on Ingersoll are beauties to behold. “We have one economy,” says Matt Hauge of the Polk County Housing Trust Fund, “and we like to say that housing is where jobs go at night.” Twenty more units of housing — much […]
DART's dilemma
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority is getting an influx of federal cash, but still faces long-term questions about its future. DART's $3.6 million grant will help it avoid tough conversations about cuts in the short term, but the organization faces an estimated $6.7 million shortfall in fiscal year 2027 if its funding structure doesn't change.
Zach Bryan dedicates song to Caitlin Clark, thanks Des Moines in Wells Fargo Arena concert
Hey Iowa concertgoers, Zach Bryan hopes you don’t hate his song. No, it’s not brand new. In fact, it’s one of his earlier songs called “Condemned.” Well, the crowd sang it alongside Bryan, so it’s probably safe to assume they like it. ...
As Iowa lawmakers get serious about open meetings, Des Moines council flouts transparency
Randy Evans is executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council. The Legislature took an important step this month in voting to toughen penalties for state and local officials who violate a key government transparency tool, Iowa’s open meetings law. Unfortunately, lawmakers’ actions may not be enough to...
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