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DES MOINES, Iowa — A man previously featured in the Des Moines Police Department’s Wanted Wednesday social media campaign is back in jail after being arrested on more charges. In February, the DMPD was seeking Christopher Long, 34, on multiple outstanding felony warrants and pending charges related to violating a prote

Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Ankeny attorney David Ranscht as a district judge in Judicial District 5A, which serves six central Iowa counties. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

A Waukee man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly harassing a Waukee woman at a car wash. Erick Martinez, 23, of 700 N.E. Alice’s Road, Waukee, was charged with two counts of third-degree harassment. The incident occurred May 30 about 4:30 p.m. at a car wash in the 1400 block...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa officials are asking livestock producers and pet owners to watch their animals closely for open wounds after cases of a parasitic fly were found in Texas and New Mexico. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued guidance after multiple cases of New...

Hy-Vee has agreed to sell 21 standalone Fast & Fresh convenience store locations to Bosselman Pump & Pantry, a Nebraska-based fourth-generation fuel and convenience retailer, the companies announced June 5. The deal is expected to close in July, after which the locations will be rebranded under the Pump & Pantry banner

IOWA — As Buc-ee’s continues expanding across the Midwest and eastern United States, Iowa remains one of the larger states without a location from the Texas-based travel center chain. While no Iowa projects have been announced, the company’s recent growth strategy suggests the Hawkeye State could eventually become a ta

To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Jared Quelland, 34, of 513 Main St., Van Meter, was arrested for five counts of violation of a no-contact order. Henry Kelpe, 38, of 6148 Lafayette Ave., Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested for possession of dangerous weapons while intoxicated, OWI, possession of a controll

Polk County Conservation (PCC) is considering building a new park for all-terrain and off-road vehicles east of Pleasant Hill. Why it matters: PCC executive director Rich Leopold says the new park could be an opportunity to expand outdoor recreation without tapping into taxpayer dollars, though some board members have

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowans are facing a stretch of active weather this week, with dangerous heat Tuesday followed by multiple chances for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines. A Heat Advisory is in effect Tuesday from 1 to...

(Des Moines) A Heat Advisory has been issued for all of southwest Iowa from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday as dangerous heat and humidity move into the region. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values could reach as high as 105 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours. The combination of hot t