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Severe Weather Threat Looms for Iowa: Thunderstorms and Possible Tornadoes Expected

(Des Moines) Another round of severe weather is a possibility Sunday night and Monday. Jim Lee with the National Weather Service in Des Moines says thunderstorms will develop across Missouri and Nebraska, posing a marginal severe threat in southwest Iowa. He says these storms will be scattered, with the possibility of strong wind gusts and some hail.
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Buccaneer Arena in Urbandale officially closes doors

Officials said the 66-year-old building has operated at a significant loss in recent years.
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Home-improvement programs available to Perry residents

The Dallas County Habitat for Humanity is offering funding through the Greater Dallas County Home Preservation Program in order to help moderate-income residents make essential home repairs and upgrades without the burden of upfront costs. The funds are available to eligible homeowners in Perry and across Dallas County. The new...
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Doctor accused of past daily cocaine use fights license suspension

A former central Iowa physician who allegedly admitted using cocaine daily before entering treatment is now taking the state to court over efforts to suspend his license for 90 days. According to the Iowa Board of Medicine, Dr. Chad Becker, who once practiced at UnityPoint Health’s Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, admitted routinely […]
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Iowa Dept. of Transportation’s new system alerts drivers to slow vehicles ahead

IOWA - Getting stuck behind a tractor that’s moving slowly on the highway isn’t just frustrating—it can also result in a crash, if drivers aren’t paying attention. Those crashes result in more than 200 accidents a year in Iowa. Iowa Department of Transportation’s (I-DOT) Director of...
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10 Years in Prison for Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer

Storm Lake, Iowa (NorthwestIowaNow.com) — The Buena Vista County Attorney’s office released information on a conviction this week in Iowa District Court concerning Trenton Miller of Altoona. On April 20, 2026, 26-year-old Trenton Miller of Altoona was sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison following a...
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HUH? Deion Sanders is Getting DISRESPECTED Over Georgia Tech

Kevin Borba breaks down why Colorado is being doubted far too much heading into its 2026 Week 1 matchup against Georgia Tech.
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Ankeny Bans Some Electric Vehicles On Public Trails And Sidewalks

(Ankeny, IA) -- The growth of electric-powered vehicles is prompting the city of Ankeny to ban electric mopeds and mini-bikes on public trails and sidewalks. "With that growth, there's come some confusion about where those devices can be used and how they operate safely. So, we've seen an increase in situations where unsafe riding has put the (drivers) at risk and other pedestrians...
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70-year-old woman dies following Friday morning crash in Beaverdale

DES MOINES, Iowa — A woman has died following a crash in Beaverdale Friday morning, the Des Moines Police Department said in a press release. Officers responded to a crash at the intersection of Beaver Avenue and Hickman Road around 7:30 a.m. Based on evidence at the scene and...
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Des Moines man pleads guilty to stabbing girlfriend, sentenced to prison

DES MOINES, Iowa — After pleading guilty to stabbing his girlfriend during a dispute, court records show a Des Moines man has been sentenced to prison. On January 23, the Des Moines Police Department said officers were called to an apartment in the 2800 block of Grand Avenue around 11 p.m. for reports of a […]

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