Wrestling starts at State today for Rams
It’s day two of the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament at Casey’s Center in Des Moines, but the first day of competition for the Greene County Rams. Coach Zach Beekman and his coaching staff will have three Rams on the mats in Class 2A in the 2:30 p.m. session. The session will have a first round, second...
Innovative program to aid opioid addiction recovery launched in Polk County
DES MOINES, Iowa — A first-of-its-kind program in Iowa, designed to help support people with opioid use disorder in Polk County, launched earlier this month. The City of Des Moines said a partnership among the Des Moines Fire Department, Polk County, and Full Circle Recovery led to the creation of the Rapid...
Iowa Attorney General’s Office Announces Top 10 Consumer Complaints in 2025
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, has released its list of the top ten consumer complaints and scams reported by Iowans in 2025. According to the office, its Consumer Protection Division handled more than 4,000 complaints last year, marking the second consecutive year of rising scam...
Bottle bill may impact local business for the good
The recent bottle bill discussion in Des Moines, always is of interest to Tami Harrison, the owner of L.T. Redemption in Webster City. Harrison’s husband, Logan started the business in November of 2004. Tami joined him in 2006. This is her 20th year of managing the recycling of the bottles and cans which have a...
Pabst Blue Ribbon’s ‘Perfect Pour’ Arcade Game: A Bartender’s Challenge
Step Behind the Bar with Pabst Blue Ribbon’s Perfect Pour. Have you ever wondered what it’s like on the other side of the bar? Could you handle a game day rush or the after-work crowd? Perfect Pour: Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition is here to let fans everywhere journey behind the bar and test their mettle by stepping into...
Iowa company faces lawsuit over massive health-data cyberattack
A Des Moines company is facing a potential class action lawsuit over an alleged cyberattack that may have exposed the health data of 1.6 million people to unauthorized disclosure. OpenLoop Health, a digital-health infrastructure company that partners with various health care organizations in providing telehealth...
Lanes closed on I-80 near Urbandale after fire truck rollover crash
URBANDALE, Iowa — Two lanes of a portion of westbound Interstate 80 in Urbandale are closed after a fire truck rolled over in the ditch, Sgt. Joseph Fischer with the Urbandale Police Department told Local 5. Fischer said the crash was likely weather-related. The firetruck — which is not...
Demolition of Mercy College building to make room for new nursing school nearly complete
The college announced in February 2025 a campaign to raise $15 million for the project with the goal of making the college “the school of choice” for people pursuing a career in medicine. As Mercy nears that $15 million goal, it has begun preparing the site for construction,...
Titans Have Four Alive in Front End at Class 3A Boys State Wrestling
(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa High School Boys Wrestling State Tournament started on Wednesday with Class 3A competition at the Casey’s Center. SE Polk leads the team competition after day one with 68 points with North Scott in 2nd place with 58. Lewis Central is in 13th place.
Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges Following Valentine’s Day Shooting
(Des Moines, IA) -- A man is facing attempted murder charges following a Valentine’s Day shooting in Des Moines. Police say 23-year-old Clarence Phillips Vincent Jr. has been charged with three counts of attempted murder as well as felony drug charges. Investigators say Phillips Vincent was with a group...

















