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.
Data Breach Settlements Agreed by Centrelake Medical Group & Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons
Class action lawsuits over data breaches at Centrelake Medical Group and Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons have been resolved with settlements. Centrelake Medical Group, the operator of 8 medical imaging and oncology centers in California, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2019 cybersecurity...
Des Moines man charged in connection to drive-by shooting Sunday night
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man is charged in connection to a drive-by shooting that took place Sunday night, Des Moines police said in a press release. Officers responded to the 1400 block of 10th Street to investigate reports of gunfire just before 9 p.m. Sunday. When...
Iowa’s Evolving Landscape: A Look into the Future of Urban and Rural Development
Iowa, often celebrated for its agricultural heritage, is witnessing a significant transformation in its urban centers. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City are at the forefront of this change, with a focus on sustainable development, technological integration, and community engagement. These cities are not only...
Former Olympian from West Des Moines serves as a mentor for Team USA in...
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A former Olympian from West Des Moines is using what he learned to help other Olympians. He recently traveled to Milan to work with Team USA athletes before they even came out for the opening ceremony. Karlos Kirby is a trailblazer, putting Iowa on...
11 metro boys wrestlers set to compete at this week’s State Tournament
The field is set for the 2025-2026 high school boys State Wrestling Tournament following districts Saturday. The tournament takes place Wednesday through Saturday at Casey’s Center in downtown Des Moines and 11 metro student-athletes will be competing…. Cedar Falls qualified five wrestlers — Chase Miller at 113,...
Rock out to legendary video game music with the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra
The Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra is hosting its Small Ensemble Showcase on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Learn more at dsmgso.org.
Endangered cotton-top tamarin born in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — For the third year in a row, an endangered primate was born at the Blank Park Zoo. The zoo announced on Wednesday that a girl cotton-top tamarin named Blanca was born to parents Kida and Eddie on January 21. According to the zoo, Blanca’s name celebrates the zoo’s 60th anniversary in […]

















