Des Moines IA

A Des Moines man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly stole more than $30,000 over two years from a Waukee movie house. David Forrest Cochrane, 45, of 1215 Kenyon Ave., Des Moines, was charged with first-degree theft. According to court records, between March 12, 2024, and March 10, 2026, Cochrane...

ALTOONA, Iowa — Emergency crews were called out to Kent Feeds in Altoona on Wednesday morning on a report that someone was injured on the roof. Altoona Fire Chief Jared Ogbourne said the initial call came in at 10:26 a.m. about an unknown problem at the location, 203 1st Avenue North. While crews were on […]

A Waukee man was arrested Wednesday on a Dallas County warrant in connection with a March 16 incident in which he allegedly assaulted his mother in the home. Christian Jutee Jilo, 18, of 1311 S.E. University Ave., Waukee, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department says it is seeking two suspects related to a “violent” assault at a skate park. The Des Moines Police says the assault occurred on March 19 at the Lauridsen Skate Park and left one person seriously injured. Authorities say multiple videos of the incident began...

From the major shopping hubs in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to the regional centers in Davenport and Williamsburg, here are the five major retail chains closing doors in Iowa this month. 1. Big Lots. Following its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and a failure to secure a buyer for...

The City of Grimes will begin major improvements at the E Gateway Drive and 1st Street intersection starting in early April 2026, continuing through early September 2026, weather permitting. Work will happen in stages to keep access open as much as possible.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Wednesday, March 25, is known as ‘Say Their Name Day.’ It’s about raising awareness of pregnancy and child loss. Families will remember their child’s life and keep their memories alive. Our Cinthia Naranjo sat down with Walk With You founder Kylie Collins and bereaved parent mentor Danielle Green....

E Locust Street between E 6th Street and E 7th Street in Des Moines will be closed from 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30 through 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026. The closure is needed for sidewalk replacement as part of the E Locust Streetscape Repair project.

Lanes on Hickman Road between Westover Boulevard/68th Street and Merle Hay Road in Des Moines will be reduced from March 16 to October 26, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The lane reduction is needed for utility work tied to the CIWW Saylorville Water Treatment Main Replacement Hickman Road Feeder Project....

Discarded vapes, smartphones and electric toothbrushes are becoming some of the biggest hazards in the Des Moines metro's solid waste system, prompting fires and causing millions in damage. Why it matters: Lithium batteries are increasingly prevalent in our everyday lives, but improper disposal of rechargeable...