Clive hit-and-run crash sends pickup truck into gas station
A hit-and-run crash in Clive resulted in a pickup truck crashing into a Kum & Go gas station, causing an estimated $30,000 in damage.
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Casey’s acquires 2 parcels in Des Moines-area suburbs
Casey’s General Stores has acquired two parcels in the Des Moines area, real estate records show. The convenience store, headquartered in Ankeny, paid David and Paula Sadler $902,000 for property at 885 88th St. in West Des Moines, Dallas County real estate records show. The 5.7-acre parcel is south of Interstate...
Police: No active threat after West Des Moines school evacuated
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Police in West Des Moines say there is no active threat after they were called to Valley Southwoods High School at 625 S. 35th Street on Wednesday morning. Sgt. Dan Wade, Public Information Officer for the West Des Moines Police Department, said police responded to the school around 10:42 a.m....
Des Moines City Council approves plan to redevelop area around Riverview Park
DES MOINES, Iowa — Big changes are coming to the area around Riverview Park on the north side of Des Moines. On Monday, the Des Moines City Council gave approval to the Riverview Urban Renewal Plan, which aims to bring new housing, businesses and commercial spaces to a 59-acre area around the park.
12-Year-Old Girl Rushed to the Hospital After Being Struck by Car While Using Crosswalk...
“We always think that our children are safe,” said the girl's mom, Maria Scaggs
Lawsuit accusing former Iowa State police officer of excessive force settled for $160K
A lawsuit has been settled against a former Iowa State University police officer accused of using excessive force and injuring an Ames resident during an arrest. Dariq Myles, 25 of Ames, filed a petition against Contreras, accusing the officer of injuring his shoulder on Aug. 12, 2023, requiring surgery and...
I fear I may have peaked in elementary school
When I was in third grade, I thought 16 was the age to be. At 16 you could drive, and that meant you were a real teenager. I am now 16. But unfortunately, my fantasy of teenage life — where I would go on late-night drives, get perfect grades and develop some mysterious superpower destined to save the world — is...
See you next time: goodbye Casey’s
Indianola’s first Kwik Star has been open for 2 weeks now, and the buzz isn’t ever leaving. From your first visit to your hundredth, the delight stays!. With daily specials on day-to-day produce, 24/7 fresh food such as bananas, potatoes and avocados, even a reward for you on your 15th visit, it’s almost like a mini...
Local organization educates community after alleged ICE sighting in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A grassroots organization in Des Moines is now educating community members on their rights after the group posted security camera video online showing what they believe are federal agents associated with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice (MMJ)...
Police: Rollover crash hospitalizes 2, causes lane closures near I-235 West Mix Master
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - Two people are hospitalized and multiple lanes were closed after a rollover crash on I-80 on Sunday evening, West...

















