Heartbreak in Urbandale: A mother’s plea for others to be kind following her son’s...
URBANDALE, Iowa (KCCI) -- An Urbandale mother is calling for change that she says starts at home. Her 15-year-old son, Miles Phipps, died by suicide earlier this month when she says the “final nail in the coffin” was when a substitute teacher misgendered him and doubled down on the stance after he corrected the...
Leafy Dilemma: A Neighborly Apology and Debate
In a recent social media post, a homeowner expressed their frustration and apology over the seemingly never-ending cycle of raking leaves. The homeowner detailed their experience of raking and bagging leaves on Sunday, only to find their yard covered with leaves again by Monday night. Despite their best efforts, the...
Downtown office building sold to Texas real estate group
A Texas real estate fund manager has acquired the 11-story Davis Brown Tower on 10th Street in downtown Des Moines with a plan to primarily focus on cosmetic upgrades and filling vacant space that exists in the building, the firm’s founder said. Woodside purchased the 13-story, 152,655-square-foot building from...
Brew acquires 13 convenience stores, 1 smoke shop from Danlee Corp.
Brew LLC has acquired 13 convenience stores and one smoke shop and liquor store from Indianola, Iowa-based Danlee Corp. Most of the stores are in and around central Iowa, KJ Acquisitions, which represented the seller, told CSP Daily News on Tuesday. The deal closed on Oct. 29, Waukee, Iowa-based KJ Acquisitions said.
Iowa’s first affordable homeownership program debuts in Des Moines
A nonprofit focused on reducing barriers to homeownership and ensuring permanent home affordability is making its debut in central Iowa. In the works since 2022, the nonprofit Central Iowa Community Land Trust (CICLT) will acquire property across the Des Moines metro with the goal of keeping the homes that sit on...
Motorcyclist charged with vehicular homicide after hitting Des Moines teen in September
DES MOINES, Iowa — New charges have been filed in connection with a deadly September motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of a Des Moines teen. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said that Kaelin M. Meinders, 23, turned himself in at the Polk County Jail early Wednesday morning on charges of homicide by...
Overzealous Policing: Man Arrested for Improper Bicycle Light
A recent arrest by the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) has sparked a lively debate on social media. The arrest, which was initially reported on Polk County Mugshots, was made for an improper light on a bicycle. The incident has raised questions about the balance between law enforcement and citizens' rights. The...
Full circle moment: Des Moines caterer preparing free Thanksgiving meal for more than 1,000...
DES MOINES, Iowa — Inside the catering kitchen tucked away in the Cash Saver off Fleur Drive in Des Moines, it will soon be all hands on deck. By Thursday morning, Angela Ramos will be serving a homemade Thanksgiving feast to an estimated 1,000 people, completely free of charge. “We’ve got about 500 pounds of […]
UPDATE: Missing woman from Grimes found safe
UPDATE: The sheriff’s office said Shafer has been located safe. GRIMES, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public to find a woman reported missing out of Grimes. The PCSO said Holly Shafer, 46, was reported missing on Monday, and family members said they hadn’t had contact with her […]
Intense Debate: Des Moines Resident Allegedly Assaults Dog, Sparks Controversy
who13.com - 11/21/2025 01:57:00 PM. A few days ago, a man from Des Moines, Cardell Floyd James III, was charged with animal abuse after he was caught on video surveillance punching a dog and slamming it against the ground. The incident was reported to the police, who later executed a search warrant, rescuing two dogs...
