Woman arrested after propane fire at Des Moines homeless encampment
DES MOINES, Iowa — A woman has been arrested after a propane fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon. Police and fire crews responded to a wooded area east of SE 14th Street and Harriett Avenue to investigate the reported fire. Once on scene,...
Balance Autism Settles Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit
Balance Autism has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a security incident that exposed patient information. Altoona, Iowa-based Balance Autism identified a cybersecurity incident on or around March 17, 2025, that resulted in a data breach. Hackers had access to its network from March 11, 2025, to...
Suspect arrested for murder nearly 15 years after realtor was killed during house showing
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (TCN) – A woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal 2011 shooting of 27-year-old Ashley Okland. KCCI reports that on the afternoon of April 8, 2011, Okland, a realtor, was found inside a model townhome where she was hosting an open house. She had...
Polk County plans new multimillion-dollar transitional shelter for homeless families
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Within the next year, Polk County could have a new place for families experiencing homelessness to stay until they get on their feet. Leaders are currently working to secure a site for a new multimillion-dollar transitional housing project. Last year, the county spent around $400,000...
Iowa approves $5.38M to boost jobs in Adel and Waverly
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved assistance for two manufacturing companies that will create 26 jobs and bring $5.38 million in new capital investment Adel and Waverly. The board also approved assistance for startups in Ames, Des Moines and West Des Moines. Projects in...
📣 Multiple Sales & Marketing Jobs Hiring Now in Polk County, IA
Polk County’s job market is buzzing with opportunities in sales and marketing—from entry-level roles to six-figure leadership positions. Whether you’re a people person, a strategist, or a closer, there’s something here for you.
Temps climb but remain mild into midweek across Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Winds swung around to the north around 3 a.m. in Des Moines and began pulling colder air into the area. Gusts exceeded 40mph in parts of the state. Temperatures have fallen roughly 40 degrees from yesterday’s. Skies will clear Sunday night, allowing temperatures to...
ICE accused of maliciously staging a ‘sham’ hearing for Iowa detainee
POLK COUNTY, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - The attorney for an immigration detainee held in the Polk County Jail says federal officials maliciously staged a “sham” court hearing orchestrated to keep his client behind bars. The case involves Suraj Vasal, who four years ago came to the United...
Former ADM Track Athlete London Warmuth To Premiere on Tonight’s KDLS Sports Page
A former track and field athlete from Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School, who is competing at the collegiate level, will be featured on tonight’s Raccoon Valley Bank PM Sports Magazine on KDLS. London Warmuth is a 2025 graduate of ADM, and currently attends the University of Wisconsin where she high jumps...
Money doesn’t guarantee March Madness success as NIL era reality hits hard
Despite massive NIL spending, top programs like Kentucky and Louisville are already out, while a mix of big spenders and balanced teams remain in the Sweet 16.

















