Des Moines IA

Polk County supervisors narrowly approved hiring a law firm last week to try to recover part of last month's $2.5 million settlement with former HR director Jim Nahas. Why it matters: Even though insurance covers part of the settlement, taxpayers still bear the burden of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — The quiet of the country could be at risk. That is the concern from some locals who live in Winterset, as Madison County leaders could soon consider a new proposed outdoor firing range. “We strived just to create a pretty amazing experience for anybody who’s willing to come out,” said Kari […]

ANKENY, Iowa — The Ankeny City Council is considering introducing new rules for e-scooters and e-bikes. Almost everyone who spoke at Monday’s council meeting talked about e-scooter and e-bike changes. They said they’ve been using the trails for years and have had close calls with people going too fast.

Three more Iowa care facilities for people with disabilities are accused by state regulators of violations related to the alleged misuse of residents’ money. In recent weeks, a total of four Iowa care facilities that serve intellectually disabled individuals have been cited for violations related to the alleged...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Multi-Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne is heading to Des Moines this summer after adding another leg to his latest tour. The “Lollipop” and “A Milli” hitmaker, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., is bringing the 20 Years of Carter Tour to the Casey’s Center in downtown Des Moines on July 16. Joining him...

As a kid, it’s easy to see Iowa as lacking in spectacle. But I’d wager we Iowa kids have the best imaginations because of it. With fewer shiny distractions, creatives are able to devote themselves to a craft. Joshua Johnson, raised in West Des Moines, is one of...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien will be laid to rest on Saturday, March 21 at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Des Moines. His family shared details through his obituary. The family will hold a visitation at Valley Church in West Des Moines on Friday from 2...

A West Des Moines man was arrested Monday after allegedly assaulting a De Soto woman in the home. Joshua Carl Slater, 45, of 1204 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 6:30 p.m. Monday at a...

March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and a Dallas County Health Department official outlines some of the warning signs. Community Health Educator Natalie Del Vecchio says problem gambling is a type of addiction when someone is not able to control their urge to gamble, even when it causes negative...

The Polk County Assessor's website — long a go-to for property searches and photos — will soon indefinitely lose the tools that made it a staple for real estate agents, homeowners and researchers. Why it matters: The site is the main public source for Polk County property data,...