Free DART Rides to Polk County Warming Centers for Residents December 12–15
From noon on Friday, December 12, 2025, to noon on Monday, December 15, 2025, DART will offer free transportation to Central Iowa Shelter Services (CISS), Bethel Mission, and other approved warming centers in Polk County. This service is part of the county’s Extreme Temperature Plan to assist residents during periods...
Warren County Health Services Food Resource Guide
Warren County Health Services has released a food resource guide for residents who may need to use food pantries over the course of the next several months. Due to the holidays, colder weather, the end of seasonal work, and disruption of SNAP benefits, food pantries are expecting a major increase in use over the next...
3 Our Lady of Guadalupe events, celebrations happening in Des Moines
Millions of people around the world are celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe Day on Friday, Dec. 12. Festivities in Des Moines began on Thursday, marking a 24-hour period of prayer, music and dance. What is Our Lady of Guadalupe Day? Our Lady of Guadalupe is the name given to the Virgin Mary when she appeared before St....
Madison County First Responder Days of Christmas helps spread holiday cheer for youth
Winterset Police Ofc. Ben Garrison spoke with Local 5 about Madison County First Responder Days of Christmas, a multi-day event he said helps serve the community.
Marion County Jail Receives Award
The Marion County Jail was awarded the ‘Best of the Best – Medium Sized Jail Award 2025 at the Iowa State Sheriff’s and Deputy’s Association Winter School Banquet held in Des Moines. Accepting the award for the Jail was Sheriff Jason Sandholdt and Jail Staff. In...
Perry man charged with assault, child endangerment
A Perry man was arrested Friday in connection with a November incident in which he allegedly assaulted a Perry woman in her home in front of two children. Kyle Douglas Goodman, 36, of 1418 Sixth St., Perry, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness, two counts of child...
Former Madison County Treasurer Amanda DeVos faces new felony charge; trial pushed back
MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — The upcoming trial for former Madison County Treasurer Amanda Kay DeVos will not take place next week, WHO 13 has confirmed, and court records show an additional felony charge has been brought against her. DeVos, 38, was arrested in late January for allegedly using her access as county...
Feds Say Iowa Man Secretly Targeted Kids at School Meets and Public Festival
Des Moines Man Indicted on 13 Federal Counts in Child Sexual Exploitation Case The post Feds Say Iowa Man Secretly Targeted Kids at School Meets and Public Festival appeared first on Iowa Pulse .
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Polk county health officials share safety tips ahead of this weekend’s snowy, bitter conditions
DES MOINES, Iowa — Three weather impact alert days are ahead of us as freezing temperatures and snowy conditions will soon hit the metro. Polk County activated its Extreme Temperature Plan for Friday through Monday, and health officials told Local 5 there are a few key things you should keep in mind while navigating...

















