Ankeny PD searches for possible victims in alleged cryptocurrency scam
ANKENY, Iowa — The Ankeny Police Department says it is searching for possible victims related to an alleged Missouri-based cryptocurrency investment scam. Ankeny police says it was contacted by the Columbia Police Department in Missouri related to a fraud investigation which resulted in the arrest of Charles Spencer...
Vehicle overturns on Iowa Highway 141 Thursday
A one-vehicle rollover accident occurred east of Perry shortly after noon Thursday. The driver complained of sore ribs following the crash but declined transport by Dallas County EMS, according to public safety radio traffic. The crash occurred in the 22500 block of westbound Iowa Highway 141 west of N Avenue,...
Fines For Hands-Free Driving Violations In Iowa now in effect
(Des Moines) There are no more warnings. As of January 1, law enforcement began ticketing motorists using their cellphones to make calls, talk, text, stream, scroll, or type into their GPS. The law now requires hands-free or voice-activated technology. If you cause a crash or serious injury, it will cost...
Iowa gas prices ranked second lowest in the nation
DES MOINES, Iowa — According to AAA, Iowa now has the second lowest price per gallon of gas in the country. AAA’s data from January 2 shows the price of gas in Iowa is on average $2.361 per gallon, with parts of the Des Moines metro having the lowest reported prices. As of Friday, the […]
The Best Mac And Cheese In Iowa Is Hiding Inside This No-Nonsense BBQ Restaurant
Tucked away in the college town of Ames, inside a beautifully restored historic train depot, sits a barbecue sanctuary that’s changing Iowa’s culinary reputation one smoky, cheesy bite at a time. Cornbred Barbecue isn’t just serving up exceptional smoked meats—they’re quietly harboring what might be the most...
Iowa’s hands-free law linked to all-time low in traffic fatalities
Iowa's hands-free law is now in full effect, and traffic fatalities are at an all-time low. The Iowa State Patrol said the two are directly connected.
Counselor accused of violating professional boundaries with client
A state licensing board has sanctioned a mental health counselor for allegedly failing to maintain professional boundaries with a client. According to the Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals, Jerome Miller, who has practiced mental health counseling in Des Moines, was issued a three-year temporary license...
Influenza activity reaches very high levels across Iowa, state report shows
IOWA, USA — Influenza activity surged to very high levels across Iowa during the week ending Dec. 27, according to new state data, as respiratory illness drove nearly one-quarter of emergency department visits statewide. The Iowa Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report for MMWR Week 52, released Jan. 2, shows 32.9%...
Licensing board takes action in two massage-therapy cases
An Iowa massage therapist has agreed to refrain from practicing while state officials investigate allegations that he engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with a client. Jaden Larry Wood of Waterloo has entered into an agreement with the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy. The agreement stipulates that in June 2025,...
Iowa Smokers Can Save Money — And Their Health — By Quitting
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to quit smoking, and a survey finds 70 percent of Iowa smokers say they want to quit, while 50 percent plan to try quitting in 2026. Quitting can be difficult, though. Studies show the average smoker makes about seven quit attempts before quitting for good.
