Des Moines IA

Rep. Steve Holt, R-Denison, said Wednesday’s vote in the Iowa House to ban “warrant resolution clinics” could prevent future tragedies like the killing of Ashley Marie Hall earlier in April. But other lawmakers expressed concerns that outlawing these programs could limit Iowa communities’ access to a potential tool in resolving a court backlogs. Polk County […]

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - A Des Moines man is charged with possession of methamphetamine after crashing into a north-side home early Wednesday morning, KCCI reports. 34-year-old Joshua Courtney is charged with possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine, failure to provide proof of insurance, failure to maintain control, and driving on a revoked license.

DES MOINES, Iowa– Last Summer, a deadly motorcycle crash in Des Moines left one man dead and a family demanding answers. Nearly a year later, they are still grieving and are now questioning how the driver involved ended up on the road in the first place. They say this case is about more than just […]

Six Iowa counties received failing grades for unhealthy ozone levels, while Polk County received a D, per the latest American Lung Association report. Why it matters: Ozone pollution can irritate lungs, trigger asthma attacks and make breathing harder, especially for children, seniors and people with lung disease. State of play:...

Metalcore fans, prepare for a summer of high-velocity carnage. Portland’s sonic crushers, Dying Wish, have officially announced a massive U.S. summer headlining tour. Set to ignite in mid-July, the trek features a stacked lineup including UK hardcore heavyweights Guilt Trip, Holder, and Florida’s straight-edge extremists Contention. With the band currently riding high on the success […] The post SUMMER SHRED-FEST: Dying...

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa has announced its CEO Tony Timm has stepped down from his role effective April 23. Jerry Brantley, chair of the organization’s board of directors, said Timm “strengthened our programs, forged critical community partnerships, and helped position the Clubs for long-term success. We are deeply grateful for his dedication to our mission and wish him well in...

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DES MOINES, Iowa - Just two years ago, Sterling’s Tyus Wilson took the national lead in the high jump at the Drake Relays. Wilson, who went on to place seventh in the world just a few months later in Tokyo, was a lone shining star for the state of Kansas that spring.

The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Girls Track and Field Team hosted an invitational in Adel on Tuesday, as seven other schools participated in the meet, and the Tigers notched second place. ADM secured a second place finish overall with 158 points, behind Waukee Northwest, who won with 185. Individually, senior Elise Coghlan placed...

JOHNSTON, Iowa (KIMT) -- LifeServe Blood Center is teaming up with MercyOne Air Med for an annual blood drive aimed at keeping life-saving blood supplies stocked for emergency flights. The drive will take place May 22 from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at LifeServe's Mason City Donor Center, located at...