Cardiology transactions worth $625M happening in 30 days
From device innovation to practice consolidation, cardiology remains as one of the top targets for investment and M&A activity in healthcare. Here are three transactions in the cardiology industry that total more than $600 million, as reported by Becker’s in 2026:. Medtronic is exercising its option to acquire...
Dallas County Health Department Discusses Ways to Prevent Cancer
February is National Cancer Prevention Month and a Dallas County Health Department official gives tips on how to reduce the risk. Community Health Educator Natalie Del Vecchio says while cancer is complex, it typically develops when cells in the body start to grow out of control. She adds that some of the risk...
Urbandale man arrested after 113 mph chase in Guthrie County
GUTHRIE COUNTY, Iowa — An Urbandale man was arrested following a high-speed chase that law enforcement said reached 113 miles per hour in Guthrie County over the weekend. The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office said Lee Pickrel, 42, has been charged with eluding, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana,...
Iowa sees cooler temperatures, but still above normal
Temperatures are going to be above normal again today but not near the 60’s we saw across parts of Iowa Monday. National Weather Service meteorologist Kristy Carter says its around a 20 degree drop. “We’ll have highs that are back in the 40s across much of the state, 50s kind of towards the Iowa-Nebraska border. And...
Iowa Woman Gives Birth at FedEx Facility
The birth of a Des Moines' couple's baby came equipped with a stranger-than-fiction story.
1 injured after early morning shooting in Drake Neighborhood
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating after a shooting in the Drake neighborhood left one person hospitalized. According to a release, officials responded just before 4 a.m. to the 1500 block of 22nd Street to a reported shooting. On arrival, first responders found a...
One Person Seriously Injured in Shooting Near Drake University Tuesday
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Police Department is investigating a shooting Tuesday morning that left one person seriously hurt. Police say officers responded to reports of the shooting just before 4am. When officers arrived, they found a 32 year-old male with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was taken...
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report Feb. 4-8, 2026
Jared Kent, age 40, 5415 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for Failure To Appear. The original charges were Criminal Mischief and Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. Johnny Jackson, age 32, address unknown, Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for Violated Probation Terms. Ryan Brown, age 53,...
After welcome reprieve, construction expected to restart on Ingersoll this spring
DES MOINES, Iowa — Construction is expected to start up again on Ingersoll Avenue this spring. After an over-year-long respite, visitors and businesses along Ingersoll Avenue will again have to put up with road construction starting this spring. The Ingersoll Avenue Streetscape Project aims to improve safety along...
10 Iowa Spring Festivals to Add to Your 2026 Calendar [LIST]
The first day of spring is coming up on March 20th, and we're already excited about the idea of warmer weather! Check out some of the big spring festivals happening across Iowa in 2026!









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