Officials identify woman killed in Dallas County crash
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa State Patrol has released the name of a woman who died Wednesday morning following a two-vehicle crash in Dallas County. The crash happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 44 and J Avenue. The ISP said a southbound Toyota Scion didn’t stop at a stop sign […]
Unionized Iowa stores not part of Red Cup Day walkout at Starbucks to launch...
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks baristas in more than 40 U.S. cities have launched an open-ended strike, intensifying their push for a collective bargaining agreement over pay and other benefits at the coffee giant. The walkout began Thursday, Nov. 13, with 65 stores, Starbucks Workers United said, coinciding...
Des Moines home catches fire twice in one week
DES MOINES, Iowa – Fire crews were called out to a Des Moines home early Friday morning that also caught fire earlier this week. Ahman Douglass with the Des Moines Fire Department said the call came in at 3:36 a.m. about a fire at 6901 SE 15th Street. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they […]
Observing the Insane Crowd at Starbucks on Ingersoll is Astounding
There has been a surge of people frequenting Starbucks on Ingersoll, which has sparked a debate on social media. The discussion revolves around the impact of choosing a global corporation like Starbucks over local coffee shops. The original post encourages people to either support local businesses or invest in an...
Intense Debate: Iowa Woman Arrested for Burglary After Being Trapped in Business Walls
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Iowa woman arrested on burglary charge after being found stuck between the walls of a business.
U.S. Border Patrol arrests murder suspect from Guatemala in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - U.S. Border Patrol agents have arrested a man in Iowa who is wanted for murder in Guatemala, the agency said. Officials said he entered the U.S. unlawfully in 2019. The agency has not released his name, KCCI reports. An immigration judge ordered his removal, but...
Rooftop Gardens program offers at-risk youth a path to a brighter future
DES MOINES, Iowa — An innovative program is offering at-risk youth and young adults experiencing homelessness a path toward a better future. Rooftop Gardens is a Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) program and started in August 2024. It offers the chance for participants, aged 18-25, to gain soft skills, resume...
Polk County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in hit-and-run case that injured cyclists
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify the driver who fled the scene after hitting two cyclists earlier this month in an area east of Johnston and southwest of Saylorville. The crash happened on November 3 at 2:45 p.m. on NW 26th Street near the […]
Proposed Des Moines soccer stadium announces plans for professional women’s team
DES MOINES, Iowa — A proposed professional men’s soccer team for Des Moines is already expanding, as the backers of the team announce plans for a professional women’s soccer team, creating the first-division women’s professional sports team in Iowa. The team would be a part of the the division one Gainbridge Super...
Des Moines road closure due to downed utility wires
DES MOINES, Iowa — Downed utility wires have forced the closure of an East Village roadway. The Des Moines Police Department said northbound E. 15th Street is temporarily closed at Dean Avenue because of the issue. Traffic is being rerouted to Johnston Ct. and Court Ave. while utility crews work to make repairs. An...
