MPCSD Middle School iJAG Students Travel to Iowa State Fairgrounds
Students from Mount Pleasant Middle School are getting a hands-on look at their future careers. Some middle school iJAG students recently traveled to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines to take part in the Build My Future experience. The event is designed to give students an up-close introduction to...
Dine out and help Ankeny students: Restaurants support Fill the Fund
ANKENY, Iowa — You can go out to eat on Wednesday while also helping to feed Ankeny students. Ten restaurants in Ankeny are giving back a portion of their sales to the Ankeny Community School District. It’s part of the annual Fill the Fund event in partnership with the Wiedenman Family Foundation. The funds will […]
Planting pace picking up in central Iowa
A central Iowa farmer says planting progress is starting to pick up steam in his area. Morey Hill raises corn and soybeans near Madrid. “Everybody was sure anxious to get going there in mid-April, but the rains kept everybody out of the field including me until just this past week.”
Woman charged with realtor’s 2011 cold case murder released on bond
ADEL, Iowa (Court TV) — A woman accused of killing a realtor in 2011 has been released after a judge lowered her bond over prosecutors’ objections. Kristin Ramsey, 53, pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Ashley Okland, a realtor who was gunned down on April 8, 2011, while ... Read more »
Remains of unclaimed Iowans to be laid to rest
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - This weekend, the cremated remains of 170 unclaimed Iowans will be laid to rest in Des Moines, thanks to a nonprofit called The Final Salute. The Iowans in The Final Salute’s possession come from all walks of life, but the group’s message is simple — every life matters and deserves to be remembered.
Ankeny police requesting help in finding missing 16-year-old girl
ANKENY, Iowa — The Ankeny Police Department is asking the public for help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl. Kathryn "Katie" Dennis was reported missing on April 19 after leaving her Ankeny home around 4 p.m. She has not come home. Police say she is believed to have left her home and entered a black sedan as a passenger.
Counties With The Highest Concentration Of Data Centers In US
Soaring demand for data centers is powering one of the largest infrastructure buildouts in U.S. history. Tech companies are...
Scaffolding collapse in Des Moines leads to rescue operation
DES MOINES, Iowa — Emergency responders were called to downtown Des Moines Wednesday after officials said scaffolding used by window washers collapsed. It happened around 12:30 p.m. at 5th Street and Walnut Street. Sgt. Paul Parizek of the Des Moines Police Department said the scaffolding failed and one window washer fell about three floors. Crews […]
Iowa Mother Takes Her Family For Fun Day At The Park When A Strange...
What should have been a normal outing at a local park turned into a deeply unsettling experience for one Iowa family, and it’s now sparking serious conversations about safety, accountability, and how situations like this are handled. The incident unfolded at Walker Johnston Park in Urbandale, where a woman...
Des Moines murder suspect apprehended in Chicago
DES MOINES, Iowa — A suspect wanted for murder in Des Moines has been found in Chicago. The Des Moines Police Department has been searching for Davian Lindsey, 28, in connection with a shooting that resulted in the death of Daniel Lott Sr., 45. On March 22, the DMPD responded to a report of a […]
