Prairie City Woman Accused Of Felony Theft Accepts Plea Bargain In Stolen Phone Case
A Prairie City woman who entered a guilty plea to a reduced charge in a felony theft case involving an iPhone has been sentenced. On Tuesday, Associate District Court Judge Steven Holwerda issued a deferred judgment against 44-year-old Vanessa Kay Waldrop. She has to serve one year of probation and pay a $430 civil...
Ankeny PD asking for help locating missing teen
ANKENY, Iowa — The Ankeny Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing teen. 15-year-old Hayden Fowler was reported missing after leaving his residence in Ankeny and hasn't been seen since Feb. 28. Investigators believe he is still in the Des Moines metro area. Fowler is...
Drake Relays announces initial Blue Standard qualifiers, return of Elite High School Mile
(KMAland) -- The Drake Relays have announced the initial list of Blue Standard qualifiers and the return of the Elite High School Mile. East Union’s Morgan Cooley is the only official Drake Relays Blue Standard qualifier in the shot put with a toss of 59-11. However, St. Albert’s Lili Denton has also posted...
🚚 Multiple Polk County Transportation Jobs Paying Up to $15K Weekly
Polk County’s trucking scene is rolling strong this month, with several solid driving opportunities for both local and over-the-road pros. Whether you want to be home daily or chase big weekly paychecks, there’s something here for you.
Des Moines pet store owner charged with animal neglect
DES MOINES, Iowa — Owner of Aqualand Pets Plus, Michael Jensen, faces five counts of animal neglect after an inspection found his Des Moines store noncompliant. A January inspection by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship found many animals "not receiving proper care," and two dead Savannah monitor...
Lil Wayne Set to Make His Return to Iowa for Concert
One of the best rappers alive is performing in Des Moines this summer.
‘I’m totally shocked’: Woman arrested in 2011 cold case murder
Ashley Okland was shot and killed while working at a model townhouse.
Henry Cho Returns To Iowa For ‘The Empty Nest Tour’
As his youngest heads to college, Henry Cho is recharging his comedy batteries with a fresh tour and plenty of laughs in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Dubuque.
Former prosecutor says many details in Okland murder case may not come until trial
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - A former Iowa prosecutor says the Ashley Okland case could move slowly, with limited information released to the public until a trial takes place, KCCI reports. Authorities this week announced that a grand jury has indicted Kristin Ramsey of Woodward on first-degree murder for...
Urbandale continues steps toward downtown revitalization
Urbandale’s plan to redevelop its downtown district — that area between Merle Hay Road to 75th Street along Douglas Avenue — is moving forward with the next steps focused on branding and zoning to better identify the area and create opportunities for development that will turn the area into a mixed-use district.
