Alleged suspect arrested in fatal Des Moines hit-and-run crash
Nicholas Johnston, 32, has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Des Moines on April 25, which resulted in the death of 77-year-old Raymond Brown.
Three candidates compete to be Democratic challenger to replace Rep. Feenstra in U.S. House...
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Tuesday’s state primary in Iowa will set the stage for midterm elections this November. Randy Feenstra is leaving his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as he seeks the GOP nomination for governor. Three candidates - Dave Dawson, Stephanie Steiner, and Ashley WolfTornabane...
Motorcyclist dead after alleged overnight pursuit in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Authorities say a motorcyclist had died after allegedly leading a police pursuit in Des Moines overnight. The Iowa State Patrol says just after 11:00 p.m. on Monday, a trooper attempted to stop a motorcyclist heading west on Euclid Avenue for a traffic violation. Officials say the driver accelerated
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs warrant resolution clinic ban, ‘repeat offenders’ bill into law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said the suite of criminal justice measures she signed into law Tuesday would help keep Iowa communities safer, and could prevent future crimes in instances like the death of Ashley Marie Hall. Hall was killed in a shooting incident in April in Des Moines. Sharneeka Evans was charged with first-d
MidAmerican natural gas rate increase notices approved, public meetings set
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Utilities Commission has approved notices for MidAmerican Energy customers about a proposed natural gas rate increase, with public meetings scheduled later this year. MidAmerican filed the notices May 5 to inform customers of a planned interim rate hike. The company revised the notice
Questions from The Front Lines of the Housing Crisis
What I heard in Des Moines, IA, from the people trying to solve America’s housing crisis. The following article appeared originally in Strong Towns on May 25, 2026. It is reposted here under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 4.0 International). I recently spent time in Des Moines, Iowa, with...
Milo Man Charged with Felony Theft After Alleged Indianola Walmart Shoplifting Investigation
A Milo man is facing a felony theft charge following an investigation into alleged shoplifting incidents at the Indianola Walmart. According to court documents filed in Warren County, 22-year-old Gaven Reed Bounds of Milo is charged with Second Degree Theft, a Class D felony. The charge stems from an investigation that
A new Mexican meat market is opening in Des Moines
A family meat market with roots stretching back generations in Mexico is opening this summer at 2517 Hubbell Ave. in Des Moines. Why it matters: Cerro Grande Meat Market aims to offer products not found at your typical grocery meat counter. It will sell Latino and Mexican specialty cuts, rotating seasonal sausages and
Des Moines rejects 515 Run Club’s reduced-fee push
515 Run Club is again exploring options for its group runs after parking concerns were raised at a popular section of Water Works Park and Des Moines rejected its request for permit-fee exemptions at Gray's Lake. Why it matters: The dispute tests how Des Moines balances free community fitness groups...
Woodward man arrested in Perry for alleged firearms violations
A Woodward man was arrested Monday night after he was allegedly found in illegal possession of a half-dozen firearms. Mitchel Albert Young, 35, of 112 S. Main St., Woodward, was charged with six counts of dominion/control of a firearm/offensive weapon by a felon. The incident began Monday about 11:30 p.m....
