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Knoxville Man Charged with Felony Forgery, Exploitation of a Minor, and Drug Charges

A Knoxville man has been arrested on several felony charges including forgery, exploitation of a minor and drug distribution and possession. According to court records on November 5th, a search warrant was executed on a device of 37-year-old Joseph Gray. The criminal complaint states Marion County Sheriff Deputy observed sexual texts on the device between Gray and a 17-year-old girl and indication that Gray was providing her methamphetamine. Another criminal complaint states that on October 30th, a search warrant was executed on Gray’s home where a deputy located multiple sheets of counterfeit U.S. currency that was located inside of the camper where Gray resides. Law enforcement also located a printer, ink, and other materials used to create counterfeit U.S. currency. A deputy also allegedly located a firearm which Gray is not permitted to own as he is a convicted felon.

Knoxville, IA · 2d

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Des Moines Man Killed in I-80 Motorcycle Crash Near Altoona

Frederick C. Olson, 61, of Des Moines, died after his motorcycle left I-80 and struck a cable barrier near Altoona, according to Iowa State Patrol. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Des Moines, IA · 15h

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Woman pleads guilty to driving high on meth during deadly Des Moines crash with motorcyclist

DES MOINES, Iowa– The start of trial is delayed for the woman accused in a deadly motorcycle crash in Des Moines last summer. Thirty-three-year-old Crystal Ivie pleaded guilty to several charges on Monday morning, including operating while intoxicated and two counts of child endangerment in connection to the June 4th, 2025 collision. Ivie admitted to […]

Des Moines, IA · 7h

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UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old found safe

UPDATE: The Des Moines Police Department said Isabelle has been found safe and is being connected with resources. DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate an endangered missing juvenile. Police are seeking 16-year-old Isabelle, who they say voluntarily left an east side school last week […]

Des Moines, IA · 7h

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This Iowa Prairie Refuge Puts You Face to Face With Bison on Land That Nearly Disappeared

A herd of roughly 70 bison now roams land that was once bought for a nuclear power plant. That plant never got built. Instead, the fields slowly turned back into tallgrass prairie, and the bison came home. The first six arrived in 1996. Today they share about 800 fenced acres...

Prairie City, IA · 2d

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Shooting range dispute heads back to court as Warren County considers zoning changes

WARREN COUNTY, Iowa — Controversy continues in Warren County over the use of agricultural land that has been transformed into a shooting range, as nearby residents continue to raise concerns about noise, property values and the county’s handling of the dispute. Nearly three months after a court ruling determined the property must be restored to […]

Warren County, IA · 20h

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Kum & Go Is Now Maverik. 6 Things Iowans Should Know About the Change

Your Kum & Go &Rewards points didn’t carry over when the store became Maverik. The changes go well past this. Here’s what Iowans should know now that Kum & Go is Maverik. Maverik confirmed in November 2024 that it planned to put its name on the Kum & Go stores it kept, aiming for one brand across its footprint.

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Neighbors of accused Des Moines post office shooter describe quiet, private resident

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Neighbors of the woman accused of shooting co-workers at a Des Moines post office Thursday say they are shaken to learn someone facing such serious charges lived just steps away from them. Jennifer Pledger, 39, of West Des Moines, faces two counts of attempted murder, two counts of willful injury […]

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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana

Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 14h

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Wind Chills Drop Into the Teens for Minneapolis, Chicago, Des Moines, and St. Louis as Arctic Cold Front Plows Through Midwest Thursday

DES MOINES, Iowa — An arctic cold front is set to plow through the Midwest on Thursday, bringing another sharp cooldown to the region. Wind chills could fall into the teens on Friday and Saturday mornings, with the cold reaching as far south as the Interstate 70 corridor. Actual air temperatures could also drop into the low to mid-20s in some areas. While this kind of cold is fairly normal for the Upper Midwest in November, it is much less common for the southern parts of the region.

Des Moines, IA · 23h

Iowa Pulse

DHS Identifies 5 ICE Arrests in Iowa, Including Pottawattamie County Case

Federal officials identified five people arrested by ICE in Iowa in October, including one person taken into custody in Pottawattamie County. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Pottawattamie County, IA · 22h

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Legal fight escalates over physician’s sanctions for past drug use

The Iowa Board of Medicine is fighting to sanction an emergency room physician who allegedly “drank to excess and used cocaine, opiates, mushrooms, and marijuana,” often within 24 hours of working. According to the Iowa Board of Medicine, Dr. Chad Becker, who once practiced at UnityPoint Health’s Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, admitted […]

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Chicago man ordered to repay $83K in Des Moines elder fraud case

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Chicago man has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay more than $83,000 in restitution after working as a courier in a scam targeting an elderly Iowa couple. The Polk County District Court sentenced 28-year-old Ali Mohammed Murtuza Syed after he pleaded guilty...

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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E-bike’s lithium battery sparks fire at Des Moines home

DES MOINES, Iowa — Firefighters responded to a Des Moines home after an e-bike’s lithium battery sparked a fire. The Des Moines Fire Department says fire crews were called to a home on Des Moines’ east side around 8:30 a.m. Saturday on reports of a small fire. Crews say the first unit arrived on scene […]

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Des Moines Inventory Grows Well Above the National Pace as Homes Sit Longer

Des Moines buyers gained breathing room as inventory grew well above the national pace and homes spent more time on the market.

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Leaf them be? How to prep your yard before winter

We're well past peak fall colors in central Iowa, and most trees are losing their leaves. But you may not need to get out the rakes just yet. In fact, environmental experts say not so fast.

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This Iowa Church Started In A Log Cabin More Than 150 Years Ago

A church in Iowa that offers three Sunday services under one roof has a story that began with logs. The congregation has grown far past anything a cabin could hold. I like how a small start can turn into something big. I believe that makes a place worth knowing. Today...

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