University of Iowa study finds lead in water from standalone kiosks
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) -- A new study from the University of Iowa shows water from standalone water kiosks could contain higher-than-recommended levels of lead. Researchers tested 20 kiosks, including all 14 in Iowa. While the kiosks were sufficient in removing forever chemicals, also known as PFAs, 15 had lead...
Polk County to launch its first warrant resolution clinic
Polk County residents will be able to solve their non-violent warrants through Polk County’s first warrant resolution clinic, which will be open from 9 a.m-4 p.m. on April 3 at Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Ave. in Des Moines. After identifying more than 8,000 non-violent, non-felony warrants in...
Safe Driving Takes More Than Luck This St. Patrick’s Day
(Des Moines) The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau and law enforcement across the state wants drivers to remember: Safe Driving Takes More Than Luck. St. Patrick’s Day is known for its themed celebrations that often lead to higher levels of alcohol consumption. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District #4...
Indianola Woman Charged With Felony Drug Offenses Following Traffic Stop
An Indianola woman is facing felony drug charges following a narcotics investigation and traffic stop in Warren County. According to court records, 51-year-old Michael Dawn Dale of Indianola was under surveillance by law enforcement on February 26th as part of a narcotics investigation. Authorities observed Dale’s...
Des Moines hides details of costly settlement with police chief candidate
City leaders in Des Moines are making it difficult to understand why they selected the new police chief, considering how they have imposed a code of silence about their recent $975,000 payout to one of the candidates who did not get the job. The payout and, even worse, the sealed lips are just another example […]
Second suspect arrested in Jordan Creek shoplifting ring
A Des Moines man was arrested Monday on a Dallas County warrant in connection with a five-month series of grab-and-go thefts in West Des Moines that netted nearly $30,000 in stolen clothing. Jacoreyuan Darius Carr, 18, of Des Moines was charged with first-degree theft. According to court records, a series...
Lack of visibility biggest factor in closing Iowa’s roadways during blizzard
The Iowa DOT has reopened Interstate 80 from Altoona to Coralville and from West Des Moines to Council Bluffs. Interstate 35 from Ames north to the border is back open along with. other highways closed by the blizzard. DOT winter operations director Craig Bargfrede says they closed roads because they...
Ex-DCI agent says he was fired after questioning sports gambling probe into student-athletes
DES MOINES, Iowa — A now-former Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations agent says he was fired for questioning the legality of the investigation into illegal gambling at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University that resulted in over a dozen student athletes being charged. During the summer of 2023, 15...
Fort Dodge man charged with double homicide in Ames on Friday night.
Ames Police are investigating a double homicide in the city that happened on Friday night. Officers were called to 3917 Tripp Street where the incident occurred. When the authorities arrived, they located an adult female and a young child suffering from numerous stab wounds. Both victims were treated by officers and...
Dave’s Hot Chicken and Bonchon opening in West Des Moines
Here are some of the latest restaurants that are opening, closing, or making moves across the metro. 🥘 Desi Fresh opened last week in Waukee at 1475 SE Bishop Drive. The Desi grocery store also serves food, including kabob, tandoori and biryani. 🥤 Lifestyle Juices in the Drake neighborhood...
