Des Moines IA

DES MOINES, Iowa — Two Iowa soldiers who were killed in a drone attack overseas have returned home, as community members gathered along metro streets to honor their sacrifice. Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Waukee, and Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, were among six Army reservists killed in an Iranian drone...

MELCHER-DALLAS, Iowa — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect in a multi-vehicle break-in and theft investigation has been arrested. The Marion County SO says on March 3, they were called to Melcher-Dallas on reports of a subject breaking into vehicles. During the investigation, deputies determined two...

A Waukee man was arrested Thursday on a Dallas County warrant in connection with a February incident in which he allegedly assaulted a Waukee woman in the home. Cole Blake Purdy, 25, of 1024 N.W. Blake Lane, Waukee, was charged with second-offense domestic abuse assault and first-degree harassment. The incident...

ANKENY, Iowa — Authorities are requesting the community’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old. The Ankeny Police Department says 15-year-old Hayden Fowler was reported missing after leaving his Ankeny residence during the overnight hours on February 28 and has not returned home since. Authorities say Hayden...

MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — A proposed commercial gun range in Madison County was shot down by the Planning and Zoning Commission after a lengthy hearing on Thursday night. The meeting drew a massive crowd, with well over 100 members of the public who attended. People easily filled the second-floor courtroom, a larger...

GRIMES, Iowa — A girl is safe at home after escaping an alleged kidnapping attempt in Grimes, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said Thursday night. Officials received a call around 8:20 p.m. about the attempted abduction, which occurred near the intersection of S James Street and SW Kennybrook Drive.

The City of Perry reminds residents of the decoration rules for Violet Hill Cemetery. Starting on Wednesday, April 1, all decorations at the cemetery must be contained in vases, placed on headstones or on an ornamental lawn hook. The exceptions to the rule include Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - A Des Moines-based breathalyzer test company is recovering after a cyberattack impacted drivers in 45 states, KCCI reports. Intoxalock makes ignition devices that people use to start their vehicles after an OWI. People with the devices have to provide a breath sample to prove they have not...

Spring is approaching and there is no better time to explore the numerous activities and events Urbandale hosts for residents and visitors. “You don’t have to look very far to find something you’ll enjoy,” said Scott Hock, assistant director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Urbandale.

The City of Waukee has released this month’s Utility Billing News, packed with helpful updates for residents. It covers the Citywide Garage Sale Day, key reminders for Spring Clean-up Week, and details on how to safely dispose of hazardous waste, appliances, tires, and electronics. You’ll also find information about...