The vetting firm that okayed an illegal immigrant as a superintendent in a number...
CHAMBERSBURG – Mill Creek Township School District in Erie, PA, is suing the vetting firm that told officials Ian Roberts would make a good superintendent. It turns out Roberts was in the country illegally and had existing weapons charges. The story came out while Roberts was serving as superintendent...
Head-on collision involving semi shuts down I-80 near Mitchellville
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa — The eastbound lanes of Interstate-80 near Mitchellville are closed following a head-on crash involving a semi. According to Sgt. Alex Dinkla with the Iowa State Patrol, a semi and Kia Sorento collided head-on in the eastbound lanes. The collision subsequently resulted in a vehicle fire. Both...
Why Locals Believe This Des Moines Burger Spot Serves The Best In Iowa
When the craving for a great burger strikes, many in Des Moines head straight to Lachele’s Fine Foods. Known for its bold flavors and attention to detail, this local favorite serves up patties with crispy edges, rich seasoning, and toppings that add just the right touch. The menu keeps...
‘We were moving too fast’: DMACC’s Evelyn K. Davis Center won’t be sold, at...
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is pressing pause on its plans to sell the Evelyn K. Davis Center. Last month, school officials said they needed to sell the community resource center due to funding challenges. DMACC was supposed to hold a public forum on...
Altoona man charged after series of assaults at store, police say
ALTOONA, Iowa — An Altoona man has been charged after police say he assaulted several people at a store last week. According to the Altoona Police Department, on October 3 and on October 4 the department received reports of alleged assaults that had occurred at a store in the 3400 block of 8th Street SW. […]
Gov. Kim Reynolds issues executive order requiring state to use E-Verify for licensing
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Wednesday requiring state government departments to verify immigration and citizenship status through the federal E-Verify and SAVE systems when granting occupational and professional licenses. The executive order comes following the U.S. Customs and Immigration...
Forecast: Warming up with a few rain chances
DES MOINES, Iowa — We’ve again warmed up over Tuesday and this trend will continue into Sunday. Lows Wednesday night will not be as chilly. We’ll have boundaries passing through the area at times Friday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday as shown below. These will bring us slight, light rain chances at times during those...
Des Moines city leaders split on proposed change to public camping ban
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council will vote Wednesday on the second reading of a proposed change to its public camping ordinance. In September, the council approved an agreement with Central Iowa Shelter & Services to add at least 25 beds for people experiencing homelessness, with the city providing a...
Driver accused of doing donuts before rollover crash that seriously injured 1 in Boone...
BOONE COUNTY, Iowa — A Grimes man was charged on Monday for allegedly doing donuts in a field that resulted in a rollover crash that seriously injured one person in August. During the early morning hours of August 23, Boone County Dispatch received a call from ON-STAR reporting a vehicle rollover crash with injuries....
Des Moines triples its overgrown lawns budget
Des Moines has nearly tripled its delinquent lawn mowing budget due to a rainy spring and unexpectedly high demand. Why it matters: Residents rely on the city's mowing service to keep abandoned or neglected properties from becoming overgrown eyesores. Catch up quick: The city took over tall-grass enforcement across...
