West Des Moines man pointed stolen gun at Davenport police officer: Arrest records
After an incident in Davenport, a 19-year-old West Des Moines man faces felony charges, according to Scott County Court documents. Timothy Wilson Jr. faces charges of trafficking in stolen weapons – first offense, interference with official acts – firearm, and dominion/control of a firearm/offensive weapon by a...
84-year-old hospice patient flies plane for first time in 40 years
DES MOINES, Iowa – Saturday morning, 84-year-old hospice patient Bob Mills flew a plane for the first time in forty years thanks to UnityPoint Health Des Moines Legacy and Last Wishes Program. Mills said he was thankful for the opportunity to fly again. “Legacy isn’t about death and dying, It’s about life and living...
Iowa Legal Aid gets grant money to serve more people with pro bono attorney...
*This story originally aired on September 11. People who use legal services from Iowa Legal Aid in Sioux City and elsewhere in the state could benefit from a nearly half-million dollar grant. The Legal Services Corporation on Thursday announced the grant to Iowa Legal Aid, as one of 19 legal...
8 Iowa Cafés Where Homemade Rules And Pie Is Sacred
Tucked away in small towns and city streets across Iowa are cafés where time seems to stand still. These beloved local spots serve up more than just meals – they dish out tradition, community, and slices of heaven in pie form. From flaky crusts to farm-fresh fillings, these...
The Final Salute: Unclaimed Veteran Services encourages public to attend upcoming ceremony
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Final Salute is asking members of the public to attend the 2025 Unclaimed Veterans Service. The Final Salute’s goal is to reunite each unclaimed urn with family members. If that is not possible, the organization will secure a final resting place. The 12 veterans and one spouse will be honored […]
GalaxyCon soars into Des Moines with comic creators, actors and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — GalaxyCon rolled into the Iowa Events Center for the first time featuring comic cartoonists, actors and more throughout the three-day event from Sept. 12-14. After a successful ComicCon event last year, organizers decided to bring the full GalaxyCon to Des Moines. The event gives people the...
Multiple arrests made in drug trafficking investigation in Des Moines metro
Multiple arrests made in drug trafficking investigation in Des Moines metro.
Finally: Fleur Drive improvement project completed
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's been a common retort the past few years that Fleur Drive, one of Des Moines' main gateways, is always under construction. No longer. The city announced Friday that the Fleur Drive Reconstruction project, which began in March 2019, is finally complete. "We're hopeful folks...
You’re invited: La Leyenda – A Tribute to Selena
DES MOINES, Iowa — La Leyenda is a passionate, high-energy tribute to the Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla. Fronted by Colombian-American vocalist Lani (Lorena Eclatt), this concert brings Selena’s most iconic hits to life—from “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” to “Amor Prohibido”—with live instrumentation, vibrant visuals, and...
State Traffic Deaths Are Well Behind Last Year
Ames, Iowa (RI) — Traffic deaths on Iowa roadways are down by 32 compared to this time last year. DOT director Scott Marler told the Transportation Commission they are happy to continue to see the drop. There have been 191 traffic deaths so far this year, with six in...
