Fire at Des Moines laundromat quickly contained, no injuries reported
DES MOINES, Iowa — Firefighters in Des Moines responded to a fire at a laundromat Thursday morning. Ahman Douglass of the Des Moines Fire Department said the fire was reported at 2121 University Avenue, at the Pristine Laundry Co. A witness in the area noticed flames coming from behind the building just before 6:45...
What are ice dams and how can you prevent them?
Winter is here and it's getting icy. But people shouldn't just look out for ice on the roads — they also should be checking for ice in their gutters. If left unchecked, water from melting ice can leak into a home and cause water damage. Here's what to know. What is an ice dam? When snow melts off of a rooftop, it can...
Snow and a wintery mix on the way Thursday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Cold air has been pouring into the state on STRONG winds overnight and Wednesday, reflected in today’s temperature trace below. It will be a cold overnight. We’ll see flurries in the morning Thursday, but accumulating precipitation will begin around midday and last into the evening hours. The Des...
Des Moines Public Schools allocates $20,000 to audit former superintendent Roberts’ spending
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Des Moines Public Schools will spend $20,000 to audit spending related to its former Superintendent Ian Roberts, KCCI reports. The school board voted Tuesday to allocate additional funds to a firm it had already hired for previous auditing work. The State Auditor has also opened a review of...
What seemed like a routine assignment became a surprise engagement for an Iowa reporter
Hearst sister station KCCI reporter Pepper Purpura arrived at a garden in downtown Des Moines on Monday expecting to cover what she believed was a routine assignment. But the event she thought she was reporting on didn’t exist — it was all part of an elaborate plan. Unbeknownst...
Wanted Altoona man in custody following overnight police chase
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department apprehended a wanted Altoona man following a police chase early Wednesday morning. The DMPD says around 3 a.m. patrol officers attempted to stop a Hyundai Santa Fe in the 1400 block of SE 14th Street after being alerted that the vehicle was displaying plates that...
Iowa Student Blasted for Keeping Room at a Sweltering Temperature: ‘Those Are Fighting Words’
Living with someone else can be a trial, but at Iowa State University, one student is discovering just how literal that can get. The trouble began quietly, until nights of sweltering heat turned her dorm into a personal sauna. At the center of it all? A roommate who apparently thrives in tropical conditions and sets...
Lainey Wilson and Rod Stewart to perform at 2026 Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa – Officials with the Iowa State Fair have us dreaming of summer after revealing the first two Grandstand concerts for the 2026 event. Fair officials made the announcement Wednesday morning that a powerhouse country star, and a rock and roll legend would play next summer’s fair. Lainey Wilson will...
ACLU says automatic license plate readers are raising privacy concerns in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — The ACLU of Iowa released a report Tuesday morning raising concerns about how automated license plate readers (ALPRs) may be affecting privacy and civil rights across the state. Small cameras are installed throughout Iowa, capturing images of license plates from passing vehicles every day. The ACLU...
Spartan dance team makes history at state competition
2025-26 Spartan dance team and coaches at state dance in Des Moines The Spartan dance team made history this weekend at the Iowa State Dance & Drill Team Association’s state team and solo championships at Casey’s Center & EMC Convention Center in Des Moines, on Dec. 3-5, placing in every dance category in which they...
