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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, […]
Kelly Clarkson's surprise donation will help Iowa family rebuild after fire destroys home
Iowans are making more appearances on this season of "The Kelly Clarkson Show." This week, a family from Norwalk who had experienced a recent tragedy got a surprise from the music star during her weekday talk show. The Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus appeared on an episode of the show...
Allegation: Jailed developer Daniel Pettit tried to give away foreclosed Wes Des Moines land
Embattled Johnston developer Daniel Pettit is at the center of new allegations he tried to fraudulently give one of his investors a valuable West Des Moines development site that's entangled in foreclosure and several court cases — as he sits behind bars in Polk County. Dallas County Recorder ReNae...
Severe storms and tornadoes possible across Iowa starting on Friday
Severe weather will likely make its way back to Iowa this weekend. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will all have a chance of strong to severe storms, the National Weather Service office in Des Moines posted on social media. ⚠️Severe Storms Friday⚠️Non-severe storms this evening and on Friday morning before a break midday. Severe storms...
Arrest made in deadly Des Moines motorcycle crash
DES MOINES, Iowa — An arrest has been made in a deadly motorcycle accident that happened last month on Des Moines’ east side. Kristofer Zech, 35, has been charged with homicide by vehicle-OWI in the March 30th crash that claimed the life of Spencer Rush, 22. Zech was booked into the Polk County Jail on […]
Taco Bell is leveling up Taco Tuesday with a new deal. All you need is $5 and an appetite
There’s a new way to celebrate Taco Tuesday and it already has an expiration date. Taco Bell announced a new special exclusive to Tuesdays: the $5 Taco Discovery Box. All you need to do is bring your wallet and appetite. ...
Van Meter boys soccer upsets WCV, girls off to Drake Relays
You don’t have to look far this week to find big accomplishments from the Bulldogs. (Note: Events covered April 16-23) The Bulldogs are bringing close to a dozen girls to the Drake Relays starting Thursday, as Van Meter made the cut in five events. Running solo, Eden Moore is...
What to know about the new mountain bike park opening on Des Moines' east side this fall
Mountain biking enthusiasts are in for a gnarly ride with a dedicated park expected to open later this year on Des Moines' east side. Despite its rocky start, construction is slated to begin this spring for Polk County Conservation's Fourmile Mountain Bike Park, a cycling lover's haven. Packed with banked turns and terrain jumps, county officials say the park's trails will take cyclists of all ages and levels of experience on a "terrain-packed roller coaster experience." ...
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...
Land Top Deals 2023
Hawkeye Investment Partners I LLC, based in Wheaton, Ill., paid I- 80 Business Park LLC nearly $17 million for property at 2131 and 2177 21st St. N.W. and 2220 and 2450 20th Ave. N.W., all in Altoona. The transaction included the sale of nearly 60 acres as well as a 314,138-square-foot warehouse distribution center. Hawkeye Investment Partners is managed by T2 Capital Management, a private equity real estate firm. The transaction was recorded June 7, 2023. Photo by Duane Tinkey.
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