Adel Ia Residents Seek Justice And Accountability From Sheriff – Star News
Webget in touch with staff members from all departments at the city of adel using our handy directory. If you have general questions, please contact city hall. Webcity of adel officials are asking some residents to seek shelter indoors immediately as there is a reported gas leak in the area.
Wastewater authority approves updated governance agreement
The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority board unanimously approved an agreement at its monthly meeting Dec. 16, updating the governing document for the regional utility. The WRA is responsible for conveying and treating wastewater generated by 18 Des Moines area municipalities, counties and sewer...
Waukee woman for allegedly abusing dependent adult
A Waukee woman was arrested Saturday on a Dallas County warrant in connection with a July incident in which she allegedly left a resident lying on the floor for three hours after falling at a Waukee care center. Bede Page Newman Kamara, 65, of 825 S.E. Jonas Circle, Waukee, was...
Second dentist involved in patient death faces multiple disciplinary charges
A central Iowa dentist accused of participating in a surgical procedure that ended with the patient’s death is now facing multiple disciplinary charges. Dr. Robert Wolf of Johnston is charged by the Iowa Dental Board with practicing dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting in a manner that is harmful or...
Ankeny contractor sentenced to prison after gambling away customers’ money
An Ankeny contractor who admitted to blowing customer money on “gambling” and “irresponsible spending” was sentenced on December 18, 2025, to three years in federal prison. According to court records, he was punished for lying during bankruptcy proceedings. Louis Grant Peterson, who also went by “Chip...
Road closures reported in northern, central Iowa due to blizzard conditions
DES MOINES, Iowa — Road closures, crashes, and white out conditions reported across northern and central Iowa Sunday due to Snow Squall and blizzard conditions. High winds and blowing snow have caused deteriorating road and visibility conditions across the state since mid-morning Sunday. A majority of Iowa’s northern...
Iowa Dept. of Education releases enrollment numbers, decline ‘consistent with national trends’
IOWA, USA — The Iowa Department of Education released its certified enrollment numbers for fall 2025. Fall 2025 enrollment numbers will be used to determine public school funding for the 2026-27 school year. According to the department, certified K-12 enrollment was down to 515,221 from 520,021 last year, mirroring...
FIRST ALERT: Wind and snow continues overnight
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A First Alert Day has been declared for overnight through Monday morning due to blowing snow. More snow showers are expected to move in overnight. Areas along and north of Highway 30 have the best chance of seeing this snow shower activity, with heavier snow showers expected the farther...
Iowa Winter Storm update and forecast for the week
DES MOINES, Iowa — As of 2:45 Sunday afternoon, a blizzard warning remains in effect for the area in red on the map below until 9 a.m. Monday. South of that, a winter weather advisory is in effect until the same time. The rest of us are covered by a wind advisory, which is in […]
Waukee woman allegedly whips child with phone charging cord
A Waukee woman was arrested Friday after allegedly whipping her child with a phone charging cord. Adeng Choul Leek Deng, 37, of 1239 N.W. Williamsburg Lane, Waukee, was charged with child endangerment-bodily injury. The incident occurred about 11 p.m. Friday outside a residence in the 1200 block of N.W. Williamsburg...
