Des Moines IA

A guy showed up at Miss Kitty’s Bar’s Halloween party in Clive, Iowa dressed head-to-toe as a Nazi (yes, swastika armband, iron cross medallion, the works), and now several people are learning what it means to be “guilty by association” in the court of public opinion.

Carthage, Illinois (KHQA) — On October 29, the Hancock County Sheriff's Office took a report of a stolen red 2023 Ford Bronco. The vehicle was taken overnight from Carson Motors in Carthage, Illinois. Through investigations, Taeler Q. Stovall, 19, was identified as the suspect. Within several hours, the Bronco...

FARIBAULT, Minn. — A semi-truck driver accused of watching Netflix on his phone when he slammed into traffic and killed an Iowa couple in August 2023 pleaded not guilty Tuesday to all charges, according to court documents. Billie Joe Grimes, 56, pleaded not guilty to two counts of criminal...

DES MOINES, Iowa — It's been a busy Monday and busy weekend for food pantries since the government shutdown delayed SNAP benefits Nov. 1. That same day — Saturday — Urbandale Food Pantry saw a surge of visitors, marking a record-breaking day for the pantry. "We welcomed...

The Des Moines Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in finding Alex Kyle Hanson, a 58-year-old male who was last seen on October 31, 2025. Alex is described as being 5’11” tall, weighing 172 lbs, with grey hair and green eyes. He is of white race. His family is extremely concerned for his...

To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Noemi Garcia Preito of Perry was traveling on Iowa Highway 141 near Quinlan Avenue when her vehicle struck a deer. No injuries were reported. Damage was estimated at $20,000. Nov. 3, 2025. Steven Hawbaker of Madrid was traveling in...

As Iowans headed to the polls this week to elect local school board members, they faced an issue beyond the usual ones of taxes, student achievement, teacher pay, curriculum and enrollment. This year, school board and administrators’ performance and trustworthiness were front and center in some school districts. And...

Big Grove Brewery and The Big Grove for Good Foundation announced they will donate a total of $12,000 across three Midwestern food banks including HACAP in Eastern Iowa, the Food Bank of Iowa in Central Iowa and the Food Bank for the Heartland. The donation is made in part due to the loss of Supplemental Nutrition...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A man was seriously injured when he was hit by a SUV in Des Moines Monday afternoon. At around 3:30 p.m., the Des Moines Police Department said that rescue personnel with the police department and Des Moines Fire Department responded to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian and a […]

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of des moines..