Des Moines IA

Des Moines- A Webster City native is hanging up his stethoscope for the last time today (Friday). Dr. Ken Cheyne is retiring from Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines. After more than 40 years of caring for countless young patients and families, mentoring future physicians and leading medical education, today will...

Looking for a furry friend to join your family? The Animal Rescue League of Iowa in Des Moines has several wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes. Each one is spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations.

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...

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...

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...

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 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’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...

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...

Riders on the Clay County Pony Express journeyed through several communities Friday as part of their annual Good Friday Ride.