Winter storm could bring blizzard conditions to northern Iowa
A winter storm that could bring blizzard conditions is expected to impact northern Iowa this weekend, including the entire RadioOnTheGo listening area. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday morning for Franklin, Butler and Wright counties....
Waveland Golf Course in Des Moines cancels lighting plans due to local concerns
DES MOINES, Iowa — The management company planning to add lighting to Des Moines’ Waveland Golf Course has now changed its mind after initially pushing back at neighbors’ concerns over the project. At a meeting at the end of February to unveil the plans for the project, representatives of C-Corporation, which manages...
One dead, one in custody after Ankeny alleged dispute
ANKENY, Iowa — Authorities say one person is dead and another is in custody after an alleged dispute in the city’s northside. Ankeny Police says officers were called to a home in the 1300 block of NW Reinhart Drive on a report of a dispute around 1:51 a.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased […]
One person stabbed at Grimes Casey’s, injuries reportedly non-life-threatening
GRIMES, Iowa — An investigation is underway after one person sustained injuries in a stabbing at a Grimes Casey's Friday night. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the Casey's located at 951 SE Gateway Dr. just before 6:30 p.m. Officials said the incident was...
19-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash in Des Moines early Saturday
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 19-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash on an Interstate 235 exit ramp in Des Moines, the Des Moines Police Department said in a press release. Officers and other emergency personnel responded to a report of a crash on the I-235 westbound exit ramp...
Iowa nursing homes’ staffing violations outpace neighboring states
State inspectors visited the Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston and spoke to residents who reported waiting 30 to 60 minutes for their call lights to be answered. That was last April. When inspectors returned in July, the situation had worsened, with residents complaining of one- to two-hour waits. In...
Letter to the editor: Farmer thanks lawmakers for insurance reforms
It’s always a great day when you see commonsense legislation pass out of the statehouse in Des Moines. I’m writing to express my sincere thanks to our legislators for the passage of Senate File 2421. In our rural communities, where hospitals and independent providers are lifelines, insurance practices, such as...
Shooting range proposal worries alpaca farm owners
The owners of an alpaca farm in Madison County are worried that a potential shooting range could disrupt their idyllic farmland. State of play: Owners of Black Flag Arsenal, a Waukee gun shop, applied to build a private shooting range south of the farm, called The Vanguard, which goes up for a public hearing next week.
Accused of incompetence, doctor has license placed on probation
A West Des Moines doctor accused of incompetence has had his license placed on probation for one year. Iowa Board of Medicine records indicate the board initiated four separate investigations of family-medicine practitioner Dr. Dale Grunewald in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020. In January 2022, the board issued a...
Malnourished dogs rescued from truck in Clive, owner accused of neglect
CLIVE, Iowa — A Des Moines man is accused of animal neglect after authorities say multiple malnourished dogs were found in his truck. The Clive Police Department says officers responded to the 1200 block of Forest Court on a report of an animal abuse complaint on Friday. Authorities say the caller reported a black...
