Henry family living the dream, coaching together at William Penn
Henry family living the dream, coaching together at William Penn.
Former Des Moines superintendent’s guilty plea accepted
A federal judge has officially accepted former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts’s guilty plea to two federal charges. Roberts pleaded guilty to being “an illegal alien in possession of a firearm” and making a false statement for employment on Jan. 22, during a court appearance. According to...
Dallas County Health Department Discusses Thyroid Health
While the thyroid is a small gland, a Dallas County Health Department official says it plays a big role in our overall health. Community Health Educator Natalie Del Vecchio says the thyroid produces hormones that help regulate the body’s metabolism. She adds that the gland can affect multiple systems throughout the...
Historic Butler House on Grand, a Des Moines landmark, is for sale
A century-old architectural landmark is for sale on Grand Avenue, occupying a prime position facing the Des Moines Art Center and presenting more than 4,519-square feet of opportunity for imaginative new owners. Known as The Butler House on Grand, the seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom property was completed in 1921 as a...
Plan floated to move an iconic war monument in Des Moines
A massive granite monument honoring Polk County residents killed in World War I could one day be moved from a hillside near Lutheran Hospital. Why it matters: Moving the monument could make one of Iowa's most distinguished war memorials more visible and accessible, reconnecting residents with a largely overlooked...
Des Moines chase hit speeds over 100 mph, ended in crash, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa — A man was arrested early Tuesday morning in Des Moines following a high-speed police pursuit that ended in a crash. Colby Ponxs Green, 38, is charged with eluding, driving while barred, reckless driving, and multiple traffic offenses, including driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway. The...
California detectives believe victim found burned alive in 1972 is a Des Moines man
PLACER COUNTY, California — Investigators in California say a John Doe in a nearly 55-year-old cold homicide case is believed to be a Des Moines man. In October 1972, law enforcement in Placer County, California, discovered a man along Interstate 80 at the Drum Forebay Overcrossing near Baxter, California. According...
Clive man allegedly assaults Waukee woman for third time
A Clive man was arrested Monday for allegedly assaulting a Waukee woman for the third time since 2021. Abdelgadir Nasr Azrag, 43, of 1565 N.W. 84th St., Clive, was charged with domestic abuse assault-impeding flow of air/blood. The incident began about 11:30 p.m. Monday in a residence in the 1200...
Regents consider tuition increases early as legislation banning rate hikes advances
Proposal would impose 3 percent bumps at UI, ISU, UNI IOWA CITY — Months earlier than usual — per legislation passed last year and with new legislation advancing to prohibit tuition increases — Iowa's Board of Regents on Tuesday proposed rate hikes for the 2026-27 academic year aimed at addressing "uncertainty...
Ako Abdul-Samad speaks about ‘a life working for justice’ at the West Des Moines...
The event was a part of the "Iowa Files," a monthly series hosted by the West Des Moines Historical Society at the West Des Moines Public Library.
