Lee’s Summit man out on bond after allegedly scamming elderly widows out of nearly...
A Lee’s Summit man was arrested after he allegedly targeted elderly widows in Missouri and Iowa and was released the same day.
ASPCA says unlicensed Iowa breeder is still selling dogs and violating the law
WEST POINT, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Animal-welfare advocates say that while one of Iowa’s biggest puppy-mill operators is no longer licensed, he is still selling dogs and has ramped up the illegal practice of puppy laundering. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals claims in...
Widespread, dense fog tonight into Christmas morning
EASTERN IOWA (Iowa's News Now) — Foggy conditions have developed across eastern Iowa Wednesday evening and will continue overnight into Christmas morning. Areas of dense fog, where visibility is a 1/4 mile or less, are also being seen. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for almost all counties...
DMPD seizes 2 illegally possessed guns from intoxicated individuals
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police seized two illegally possessed guns from intoxicated individuals in separate "tense" incidents overnight, according to a release from the Des Moines Police Department. The first incident began just before midnight, when patrol officers attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at a...
Senior English Students Explore Norse Mythology
VAN HORNE — Students in Mr. Hullett’s Senior English class recently finished their study of the book Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman. Each student produced a detailed “Gods Guide” and designed an accompanying poster that visually highlighted some of the Norse Gods and Goddesses and their attributes, stories, and...
Invasive zebra mussels discovered in Des Moines River
DES MOINES, Iowa — Officials announced Tuesday that zebra mussels have been found in the Des Moines River. Central Iowa Water Works said zebra mussels were discovered on the water treatment plant intake in the Des Moines River. CIWW says it’s the first reported sighting of the invasive shellfish in this segment of...
Iowa DNR Backs Modest License Fee Hike to Support Wildlife Programs
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is proposing a modest increase in hunting, fishing, and trapping license fees as part of an effort to stabilize long-term funding for wildlife management and outdoor recreation programs. In a report submitted to the Natural Resource Commission and state lawmakers, the DNR...
Experts Offer Advice On How To Keep Utility Bills In Check This Winter
Northwest Iowa — It is the time of year when we start to see our energy costs rise. Marissa Gaal, who is the Public Affairs Program Manager at Black Hills Energy, says there are a number of ways to help with high energy costs during the winter. There are...
Iowa Medicaid change could limit speech therapy services, lengthen wait lists
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) — Talking didn’t come easy to Kyle Stumpf. Kyle was born prematurely and needed a tracheotomy when he was four months old. The tube was removed when Kyle was four years old, but his dad, Bill, says it made talking harder for his son. “Kids...
Iowa families, food banks favor Summer EBT as state opts back into program
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa is reversing course on summer food assistance, opting back into the Summer EBT program after replacing it with state-run alternatives. Iowa families and food banks are celebrating the governor’s decision to opt back into the federal program. Summer EBT is a federal program, also known as SUN...
