Woman charged after 17 animals found neglected, 1 dead in Des Moines mobile home
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — More than a dozen neglected animals were seized from a mobile home in northeast Des Moines Wednesday, and one woman was arrested in connection with the case. Michelle Ackelson, 41, was booked into the Polk County Jail on 5 counts of animal neglect with serious injury or death(aggravated...
Des Moines group wants voters to say ‘yes’ to $265M school district bond
The Des Moines Public Schools community members can now weigh on whether the school board should move forward with placing a $265 million, 20-year general obligation bond on the November ballot. At the heart of Yes for Des Moines Schools' petition is the district's 5-year, multi-million-dollar Reimagining Education,...
Running with the pack: 59-year-old sprinter heads to Senior Games thanks to sled dog...
Denise Lawson's pre-run routine has changed a lot in the 40-plus years since she competed in track meets as a teenager.
End of an Era: Iowa Kum & Go Stores Will Soon Be Gone
The Iowa convenience store with the awkward name will soon be a thing of the past. Prepare to say goodbye to Kum & Go. Des Moines-based Kum & Go was purchased by Maverick in April 2023, according to the Des Moines Register. It then announced in late 2024 that all Kum & Go locations would be turned into Maverick...
Food insecurity addressed at Iowa Hunger Summit
Fighting hunger came under the spotlight in Des Moines. The Iowa Hunger Summit addresses the challenges of food insecurity in the state, underscoring the need for hunger solutions through every stage of life. Representatives from Save the Children Action Network expressed concerns Iowa’s new summer food program,...
Near death experience leads to incredible journey for Iowa man
ANKENY, Iowa– An Ankeny man turned a near-fatal car accident into a new outlook on life. Johnny Nerem of Ankeny was living in Chicago back in 2016. Little did he know, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, would be the day that changed his life forever. It’s not the kind of life-changing event that normally happens on […]
New Ranking: These Iowa Cities Are the Best Places to Raise a Family
When it comes to raising kids and building a family, there are all sorts of things that are important. Good schools, low crime, access to healthcare, and recreation, to name a few. A new study found the best... and worst, places to raise a family. While no Iowa city was...
At 78, Louisville athlete proves it’s never too late to chase a finish line
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At 78 years old, Louisville resident Jim Hutchinson isn’t slowing down. He’s speeding up. Hutchinson is lacing up his sneakers and preparing to compete in the 200-meter and 400-meter sprints at the 2025 National Senior Games presented by Humana, set to take place in Des Moines, Iowa, from July 24 to...
Curious baby monkey (not George) born at central Iowa zoo
Visitors to Iowa’s largest zoo may have to be patient, but they should now be able to spot the newest resident, a tiny grey-brown Japanese macaque. Blank Park Zoo spokesman Alex Payne says the monkey named Taro was born at the Des Moines facility almost a month ago, but they held off making his arrival public until...
Iowa woman who distributed 100k+ fentanyl pills sentenced to prison
A Galva, Iowa, woman received a prison sentence for distributing more than 100 thousand fentanyl pills.
