Des Moines IA

DES MOINES – Officials with the Iowa Department of Corrections, today (Tuesday), said 21-year-old Lemuel James Hamilton Jr., who was convicted of Robbery 2nd Degree in Polk County, failed to report back to the Fort Des Moines – Bldg. 68 as required on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Hamilton...

Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating Jake Emerson Allensworth, a 16-year-old male who was last in contact on October 10, 2025. Jake is described as standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He has sandy hair and hazel eyes, and is identified as white. The...

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand said in a news conference Tuesday he would welcome the opportunity to audit and investigate Des Moines Public Schools in the wake of former Superintendent Ian Roberts’ arrest — but said the request submitted by GOP lawmakers last week was invalid. Last week, three state senators — Sens. Jesse...

JBS USA has broken ground on a major new pork processing and sausage production facility in Iowa, representing a significant investment in the company’s growing prepared foods business and its long-term commitment to the U.S. pork industry. Strengthening Iowa’s Pork Network. The new facility will play a key...

A Freightliner was totaled after running off Interstate 35 on Saturday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s reports says a 40-year-old Ankeny, Iowa male driver was traveling north on I-35, crossed the median, crossed the southbound traffic, and then went off the west side of the roadway and into a path of...

Authorities and family members are again seeking the public’s help in locating a teen with north Iowa connections. The family of 14-year-old Alexis Kostka says she has again gone missing. As of 3 pm Monday (10.13), she has been missing for eight days. In a Facebook post, Kaitlynn Johnston...

Vehicle found with bullet holes after shooting in Des Moines.

The infamous Iowa home destroyed during the filming of Slipknot's 2004 "Duality" video is headed for foreclosure auction tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14th. Located at 1050 16th St. in West Des Moines, the property served as the chaotic backdrop for one of heavy metal's most iconic music videos — where the band...

POLK COUNTY, Iowa — A Sunday drive to church took a dramatic detour earlier this year — leading to a life-saving rescue. Now, the men behind the rescue are being hailed as heroes. However, they believe it was something bigger at work. Ken Morrison was driving the Sheepgate bus that morning. “A couple guys up […]

Many different bugs and arthropods live in Iowa, and some can pose significant risks to people. From venomous spiders and stinging ants to venomous caterpillars and ticks, encounters with these bugs can result in painful bites or stings, allergic reactions, or, in rare cases, more serious health issues. Most of...