‘Dance Moms’ Abby Lee Miller to host dance workshop in Norwalk
NORWALK, Iowa — Former "Dance Moms" reality TV star Abby Lee Miller is coming to Iowa next month. She will be hosting a dance workshop on Sept. 28 at Ocean Athletics in Norwalk, located at 200 Delaware St. As part of her "Abby Lee Spills the Tea" meet-and-greet event,...
Wisconsin congressman, ex-Navy Seal, helps rescue child from wreck near Osceola
A retired Navy Seal who’s a congressman is credited with helping rescue an 11-year-old boy who was severely injured in a wreck on Interstate-35, near Osceola last weekend. Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden saw a minivan crash into a semi on the side of the interstate. He’s been interviewed by national and...
Dog rescued from abandoned Thayer home ready to find her forever home
DE SOTO, Iowa — We’re on a mission this summer to Clear the Shelters in Central Iowa. This time, the month-long pet adoption campaign takes us to AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and Transport in De Soto. “Look cute, look cute,” said Amy Heinz to Summer, a Chocolate Lab-Pit Bull mix. Summer is learning to sit in exchange for […]
FBI wants potential Iowa victims of gymnastics coach to contact them
The FBI is seeking information from potential victims of former gymnastics coach who spent time in West Des Moines. The FBI says if you or your minor child was victimized by Sean Michael Gardner you can contact them on their website. A criminal complaint in the U.S. Southern District Court of Mississippi, says the...
Iowa teen drivers linked to over 65,000 car crashes since 2020, officials warn of...
DES MOINES, Iowa — As traffic patterns across the state change next week when students go back to school, officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation are warning that car crashes will happen. Data from the DOT shows that since 2020, drivers between the ages of 14 and 19 have been involved in over 65,815 […]
Clive man allegedly assaults fellow worker over ‘manners’
A Clive man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a Waukee man at an Urbandale work site. Jose Antonio Flores Bautista, 23, of 8424 Franklin Dr., Clive, was charged with assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. The incident occurred about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at a construction site in the 5200...
Alleman husband and wife died in crash near Elkhart, officials say
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The names of a husband and wife from Alleman, who died Tuesday night following a crash near Elkhart, have been released by officials. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday identified 65-year-old Shannon Patrick O’Connor and 55-year-old Tammy Jeanne O’Connor as the people who passed away as...
Missing teen: Des Moines police seek public’s help
DES MOINES, Iowa — Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Des Moines teenager. The Des Moines Police Department said sixteen-year-old Alek is reported to be voluntarily absent from her east side home. She is 5’7″ with a thin build, and her last known location was the 2200 block of E. […]
Superhero window washers bring joy to kids at Iowa children’s hospital
It's not every day that you see superheroes rappelling down the side of a building while washing windows. However, for children being treated at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines, it's an annual tradition.
Major I-80 Road Closure, Detour in Polk County Scheduled for August 25
Nighttime construction work on westbound I-80 will require closing the roadway to traffic beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Monday, August 25, until 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. A closure could take place if needed at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August...
