Iowan stuck in Qatar, searching for a way home
A dream vacation turned into a worst nightmare. An Urbandale woman has been stuck in Doha, Qatar, for over a week after flights were grounded due to airstrikes in the area.
Dr. Andy Crozier Named Waukee CSD Superintendent
Waukee Community School District is pleased to announce Dr. Andy Crozier has been selected as the District’s next superintendent, pending formal approval at the March 12 School Board meeting. The decision comes after a thorough process, which involved a community-wide survey and finalist interviews with parents,...
These Des Moines chicken tenders are sweet and crunchy
Listen, I'm not the type of person to order only chicken tenders when I go to a restaurant (unless it's Raising Cane's), but the Kim's chicken tenders ($14) at Christopher's in Beaverdale have me feeling a certain type of way. What it is: Three chicken strips breaded in cornflakes, almonds, and the secret to what...
Cadet pleads guilty to lesser charge, no longer with DMPD
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department says a cadet is no longer employed with the force after pleading guilty to a lesser charge following a January incident. On January 23, the Des Moines Police Department announced that 20-year-old Cadet Dominick Hoffman had been charged with one count of Simple...
Tornado Watch Issued for Southeast Iowa Including Davis, Des Moines, and Henry Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of southeast Iowa, including Davis County, effective Tuesday evening through midnight. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Tornado Watch 36 is in effect until 12:00 a.m. CDT Wednesday for Davis County, Iowa. The watch includes the city of...
Local businesses thrive during Iowa high school state tournaments
DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s one of the busiest times of the year for the Iowa Events Center and the surrounding area as the Casey’s Center plays host to three full weeks of high school state tournaments. The tournaments bring in teams with thousands of fans who flood to downtown Des Moines, boosting the economic […]
Newton Police Arrest Des Moines Man After Bartenders Report Threatening Behavior
A Des Moines man was arrested in Newton after police responded to a disorderly conduct call at a local bar. According to the Newton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of 1st Avenue East at approximately 1:24 p.m. on March 7 for a report of disorderly conduct.
Drake University mourns fallen soldier, Sergeant Declan Coady
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Drake University community came together Monday night to honor the memory of Sgt. Declan Coady, a sophomore who was among six service members killed in a drone strike by Iranian forces in Kuwait on March 1. Students, faculty, and alumni gathered for a solemn...
4 Iowa TV stations blacked out in Gray Media-DISH Network dispute
If you're a DISH Network user in Iowa trying to tune into your favorite local TV channel, you might find a black screen. DISH users have been disconnected from Gray Media-owned stations in four Iowa markets amid a dispute between the two companies. DISH Network and Gray Media failed to reach an agreement to renew...
Rangers will give Evan Carter, Josh Smith chance to hit against lefties
Brice Paterik discusses why Evan Carter and Josh Smith avoiding platoons is a big deal, what Texas' lineup order should look like, and a WBC update.
