Iowa Nurse Faces Sanctions Over Repeated Theft Allegations
Des Moines, Iowa — An Iowa nurse with a history of criminal allegations is facing new disciplinary action that could impact her ability to continue practicing. State regulators have charged Jessica Renee Williams, 48, with failing to report a criminal conviction and committing offenses that may affect her fitness to...
Auto Group Acquires Porsche Rooftop
The Ed Morse Automotive Group acquired Porsche Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa, from Jason Pittack of the Woodhouse Auto Family. The dealership will continue to operate as Porsche Des Moines as it joins the Iowa roster of rooftops already owned by the Ed Morse Auto Group, including two Chevrolet, Buick and GMC...
Des Moines man allegedly assaults Des Moines woman in Perry
A Des Moines man was arrested Wednesday in Perry after he allegedly captured and assaulted a Des Moines woman. Donavon Edward Surrette, 24, of 211 Hall Ave., Des Moines, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness, false imprisonment and driving while barred. The incident...
Father tells how death of ‘beautiful soul’ led to fatal DMPD shooting
David Ewing, a Des Moines personal trainer, knew something was wrong when his daughter didn't show up for a workout he'd scheduled with her March 24. He grew more concerned when multiple calls to her phone went unanswered. Martasha "Tae Tae" McKenzie , 33, typically picked up whenever he called. He was helping her...
Wells Fargo announces even more Des Moines metro layoffs
Wells Fargo has announced its latest round of layoffs at its West Des Moines campus, this time affecting 62 workers and taking effect May 30, according to the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification , or WARN, site. The latest listing brings the company's total announced layoffs in eight rounds since...
Simpson College Raises Over $116,000 on OneSimpson Day
Simpson College’s annual day of giving known as “OneSimpson” has come to an end and raised an exact amount of $116,949 across 512 unique donors. The college also held their campus day to go with OneSimpson, as students, faculty and members of the community cleaned up around the college and downtown square. Simpson...
Southeast Warren teacher wins Golden Apple: ‘It’s an honor’
MILO, Iowa — It’s a teacher’s job to make sure students are learning and growing. One teacher at Southeast Warren Schools is an example; he’s always learning and growing, too. Being a teacher isn’t just Brody Hardman’s job; it’s his passion. “I just love fourth grade, because they’re so eager,” Hardman said. “They...
Clay County Pony Express holds annual Good Friday Ride for charity
Riders on the Clay County Pony Express journeyed through several communities Friday as part of their annual Good Friday Ride.
Mother and daughter recovering from addiction now helping other women in recovery
DES MOINES, Iowa — Maggie Spellman and her daughter Selena Lewis know what it's like to go through addiction. Now both in recovery, they're leaders of the House of Inspiration, which supports women on their own journeys to get sober. On February 1, 2026, Spellman turned her dream of...
One of the largest vintage markets stops in Des Moines Saturday
More than 70 vendors from across the county will offer vintage clothing, home goods and handmade items at the Iowa Events Center.
