Madrid
CRIME & SAFETY
Iowa woman dies after being shoved by teen at youth center
JOHNSTON, Iowa (KCCI) - A worker at a youth home in central Iowa has died one week after a teen shoved her, KCCI reports. Family members say Kathleen Galloway-Menke, 50, was taken off life support Tuesday. Trever Hook, an attorney for the family, said the 50-year-old was rushed to a...
Iowa man arrested after crashing car into Urbandale home
URBANDALE, Iowa — Urbandale police took a man into custody on Thursday afternoon after he allegedly crashed his car into an Urbandale home. Police say 37-year-old Mark Cluney faces multiple charges, including criminal mischief, assault and OWI. The crash happened off of Brookview Drive just before noon Thursday. KCCI...
15-year-old Ellipsis resident charged with murder in killing of staff member
A 15-year-old Ellipsis Iowa resident has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of a staff member there. Jovahn Mathis, who lived at the center for troubled youth in Johnston, has been in custody since he allegedly shoved Kathleen Galloway-Menke, 50, of Des Moines on May 8 outside of the facility, 7085 Northwest Beaver Drive. Galloway-Menke hit her head on the concrete and suffered brain damage, her lawyer said, and died Tuesday after two daughters decided...
Semi hauling 36 tons of cat food goes off I-80, blocks Urbandale road
URBANDALE, Iowa — A semi-truck hauling 36 tons of cat food went off I-80 overnight and crashed on its side, blocking an Urbandale road. Urbandale police say the accident happened at 12:56 a.m. when the westbound truck’s wheels went off the pavement and got caught on the edge. The truck veered off the road and […]
Special Olympics Flame of Hope takes annual trek to Ames
DES MOINES, Iowa — Law enforcement officers took part in the annual torch run Thursday morning ahead of the Special Olympics. Officers carried the Flame of Hope from Des Moines to Ames. The annual tradition signifies the start of the games. The Special Olympics will hold its official ceremony...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.