Des Moines IA

The U.S. Postal Service has acquired property at University and Second avenues in Des Moines that it had previously leased, Polk County real estate records show. USPS paid Sud Des Moines LLC $9.55 million for the 14.3-acre parcel at 1165 Second Ave., records show. The property includes a nearly...

Treasure hunters, welcome to your marathon. Brass Armadillo Antique Mall in Des Moines is the sprawling, maze-like paradise where dusty attic memories meet display-case sparkle. With aisles labeled like streets and friendly staff ready to unlock cases in seconds, you can lose track of time and still feel like you...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A West Des Moines man has been charged after the Des Moines Police Department says a search warrant at his home turned up over 80 grams of fentanyl as well as other drugs. According to the DMPD, following a months-long investigation, a search warrant was executed at the home of 23-year-old […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — A few special songs, events and, yes, the slang term "67" topped Des Moines-ians minds — and search histories — this year. Google just released its annual Year In Search for 2025. Here's what trending searches stood out in the Des Moines area.

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) — About 2:45 p.m. Monday reports traffic on US-400 was halted from a head-on crash alerted E-911.

A Waulee man was arrested Monday after allegedly assaulting a Waukee woman in the home. Bain Cameron Broderick, 24, of 2936 S.E. Propel St., Waukee, was charged with assault. The incident began about 4:45 p.m. Monday at a residence in the 2900 block of S.E. Propel Street, where officers of the Waukee Police...

To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Gemini Smith, 21, of 2612 Logan Ave., Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation. Shelby Sheppard, 28, of 2415 Highway 34, Osceola, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation and for failure to appear on an original charge of third-degree...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A look at Saturday night’s snow totals is below. Behind the snow, we’ve seen colder air pour into the state on breezy conditions. Your weather timeline takes you into milder weather Monday and Tuesday. Lows will bottom out after midnight, then we’ll see temperatures slowly rise. As the warmer air...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Central Iowa will play host to a major aviation event in 2027 — The Iowa Air Show: Fields of Thunder. Organizers with the Iowa Air Show, Catch Des Moines, and the Iowa National Guard are holding a news conference Tuesday afternoon at the Des Moines International Airport to reveal more details […]

Des Moines Public Schools will keep paying a top administrator $16,000 a month, even though he hasn't worked since October. Why it matters: Taxpayers are footing the bill for a $195,000 annual salaried employee who's on paid administrative leave, and district leaders have not explained the reasoning behind the...