Des Moines IA

Nia Chestnut, age 23, 3201 SE 4th St, Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for Violated Probation Terms. Richard Lingren, age 63, was arrested on a warrant for Failure To Appear. The original charge was Violation Of Probation. March 26. Christian Jilo, age 18, 1311 SE University, Waukee, was...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council is expected to approve a nearly $6.2 million construction project that would repair the Guthrie Avenue Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad on Monday evening. The Guthrie Avenue bridge was built in 1978. Council documents say the bridge was listed as a “high priority repair” in […]

Polk County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing right now, with several solid companies hiring for hands-on roles that keep local industries moving. If you like active work and steady hours, these openings are worth a look.

(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Police Department is offering an easy way to help first responders assess a situation quickly. DMPD is offering First Responder Awareness stickers for those living with autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer's or dementia, diabetes, epilepsy or seizure disorders, or other physical disabilities that can be displayed on vehicles or homes to alert officers that someone inside may have a...

The Indianola City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax levy at their first meeting in the month of April. Other agenda items include several resolutions including, accepting public improvements and a four-year maintenance bond for the Kentucky Ridge ditch improvements, determining Water Resource Recovery Department property as surplus and authorizing sale of said property, approving an addendum to contract...

A Warren County man is facing additional legal proceedings after failing to appear in court on a felony charge. According to court records, 30-year-old Tyler Wayne Mott was originally charged in January with possession of contraband in a correctional institution. Authorities allege Mott knowingly brought marijuana into the Warren County Jail after being arrested in late December. Court documents state jail staff later...

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Aprils in Iowa since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.

DES MOINES, Iowa — We had a chilly start, but sunshine made it a nice Easter Sunday. Temperatures have risen well above yesterday’s. We’ll see increased cloud cover on Monday and a chilly start to the week. Southwest Iowa will see a little light mixed precipitation on Monday. By Monday night, light snow will begin […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Diocese of Des Moines is reporting a 51% uptick in the last year, according to a New York Times report, and with Easter here, a new batch of converts has been welcomed into the church. Some experts are wondering what’s causing the increase in people to become curious about Catholicism.

(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says accumulating snowfall looks likely over southwest Iowa and south-central Iowa tonight. This wet, slick snowfall may impact the Tuesday morning commute. Andrew Anscorge, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines, is forecasting a narrow band of snow that will swing...