Iowa National Guard ‘Red Bulls’ return home after year abroad
45 Iowa National Guard soldiers returned after a year in the Middle East, including one soldier who met his newborn daughter for the first time and a couple who married one day before deployment.
8 adults, 1 child displaced after vehicle crashes into Des Moines apartment building
A vehicle crashed into an apartment building in Des Moines Saturday night, displacing several residents but causing no injuries. Officers with the Des Moines Police Department responded to Emerald Court Apartments shortly after 9 p.m. on May 30 after receiving reports that a vehicle had struck the building. Investigato
Nebraska authorities make arrest after national kidnapping warrant issued out of Iowa
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police was able to assist Iowa authorities in arresting a man on a kidnapping warrant in the metro. According to a release from the Omaha Police Department, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in Iowa issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing 8-year-old around 5:30 Sunday morning.
Iowa National Guard to help support America 250 celebrations in DC
DES MOINES, Iowa — Over 100 Iowa National Guard soldiers are headed to Washington, DC, this summer to support public safety and preparations for America's 250th birthday. Approximately 120 Iowa National Guard troops will be deployed for six months starting this July. Under Title 32, 502(f), the federal government is fu
Final group of Operation Inherent Resolve Iowans soldiers in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa families gathered Saturday to celebrate as the last of the Iowa National Guard soldiers deployed a year ago returned home. In May 2025, 1,800 Iowa National Guard Soldiers deployed overseas in Iraq and Syria as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, supporting efforts to fight ISIS. On Saturday, ar
7 Summer-Blooming Perennials the BHG Test Garden Swears by for Nonstop Color
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‘We have so much talent on this team’: Jaguars sweep Johnston to stay unbeaten
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) One of the scariest things about the Ankeny Centennial softball team is that the Jaguars aren’t just returning plenty of high-end talent from a year ago. It’s that they have a loaded roster from top to bottom. The second-ranked Jaguars got key contributions from...
Car hits utility pole in Des Moines, 2nd Avenue temporarily closed
DES MOINES, Iowa — Lanes of traffic are temporarily closed after a car struck a utility pole on the north side of Des Moines. Police are responding to the area around 2nd Avenue and Douglas Avenue for the incident Saturday afternoon. Officials said wires are down and both northbound...
Des Moines police searching for 3 suspects accused of setting couch on fire, damaging...
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are asking the public for help to locate three people who they believe were involved in an overnight arson incident Friday. Police and fire personnel responded just after 1 a.m. Friday to the Krause Gateway Center (1459 Grand Ave.) after receiving a report of a fire near the buildin
Man arrested for $10,000 vandalism to Lauridsen Skatepark bathrooms
DES MOINES, Iowa — Nearly two weeks after Lauridsen Skatepark indefinitely closed its bathrooms due to "extreme" vandalism, officials said they have arrested the man allegedly responsible for the damage. According to Polk County officials, 21-year-old Jeffrey Krugler vandalized the bathrooms around 7 p.m. on Monday, Ma
