Reckless Disregard: A Tale of Police Negligence and Double Standards
A recent incident involving a police officer from the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) has sparked a wave of discussions on social media. A video surfaced showing a police officer driving around downtown with a rifle on top of his squad car. The incident has raised concerns about negligence and safety, with many...
Iowa district “reasonably relied” on consultant to vet superintendent arrested
Des Moines Public Schools has released a report claiming it received an incomplete background check and a likely forged transcript when hiring former superintendent Ian Roberts.
Polk County celebrates record Adoption Day with 75 children joining new families
DES MOINES, Iowa — Saturday marks National Adoption Day, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the need for safe, loving and permanent homes for more than 100,000 children waiting to be adopted in the U.S. That includes many children in Iowa, and Polk County celebrated a day early. This year is the 22nd annual...
Free pie has become a Thanksgiving tradition in Des Moines
What began as a way to bring the community together during COVID has become a tradition six years strong. Two sisters have organized volunteer bakers and delivery drivers to make sure everyone can eat a homemade pie on Thanksgiving.
Iowa man sentenced after admitting to placing pipe bombs on Des Moines golf course
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man was sentenced Thursday after admitting to placing pipe bombs on a Des Moines golf course this summer. The incident occurred on July 10 at Waveland Golf Course, which was evacuated and shutdown after an improvised explosive device, IED, was found on the course. The DMPD Bomb Squad […]
Ankeny special education teacher awarded Golden Apple
ANKENY, Iowa – Marena Bonanno grew up understanding how educators can impact those around them. Her impact on students led them to nominate her for the Golden Apple. “We have some words today that we are going to read,” Bonanno says at her white board. Words are necessary when learning literacy, and students are...
Woman Missing for 14 Years Found Alive in Another State, Iowa Police Say
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department says a woman reported missing 14 years ago has been found alive in another state. According to investigators, the case began in 2011 when the then-54-year-old disappeared while visiting family in southern Iowa. She and her partner had traveled from South Carolina,...
Woodward home destroyed in early morning house fire
WOODWARD, Iowa — A Woodward home was destroyed in a house fire early Friday morning. At around 5 a.m. fire crews from Woodward, Perry, Bouton and Madrid responded to a report of a house fire in the 31000 block of 145th Lane. According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, the house was fully engulfed in […]
Des Moines Police Drives Off With A Rifle On The Roof
A citizen took it upon herself to stop a Des Moines police officer after spotting a rifle on the roof of his cruiser.
Des Moines man accused of punching, slamming dog on ground
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man has been charged after police say he punched a dog several times and slammed the dog on the ground. According to the Des Moines Police Department, on Monday a 911 caller reported seeing a dog being thrown and punched in the 300 block of SW 5th Street. […]
