Creepiest Place Names In Iowa and Illinois
A new list shows the creepiest-named places in every state — and both Iowa and Illinois have chilling entries of their own.
Environmental groups urge EPA to restore nitrate impairment designation on Iowa river segments
Environmental groups penned a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the federal agency to maintain its previously rescinded ruling that seven segments of Iowa rivers were impaired due to nitrate concentrations. The environmental groups said EPA’s decision to delist these segments was...
DMPS expects ‘significant’ layoffs if $265 million bond doesn’t pass
DES MOINES, Iowa — The conversations around Des Moines Public Schools for the last month has been around the arrest of former Superintendent Ian Roberts, and the hiring procedures in the district. In the background over the last year, an 80 person committee developed the Reimagining Education bond proposal. At $265...
Work release escape of Lemuel Hamilton Jr.
DES MOINES – Officials with the Iowa Department of Corrections, today (Tuesday), said 21-year-old Lemuel James Hamilton Jr., who was convicted of Robbery 2nd Degree in Polk County, failed to report back to the Fort Des Moines – Bldg. 68 as required on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Hamilton...
Authorities Searching for Missing Person in Pleasant Hill
Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating Jake Emerson Allensworth, a 16-year-old male who was last in contact on October 10, 2025. Jake is described as standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He has sandy hair and hazel eyes, and is identified as white. The...
Auditor Rob Sand cites ‘concerns’ on DMPS spending, welcomes ‘valid’ audit request
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand said in a news conference Tuesday he would welcome the opportunity to audit and investigate Des Moines Public Schools in the wake of former Superintendent Ian Roberts’ arrest — but said the request submitted by GOP lawmakers last week was invalid. Last week, three state senators — Sens. Jesse...
JBS Breaks Ground on New Iowa Facility, Strengthening U.S. Pork Processing
JBS USA has broken ground on a major new pork processing and sausage production facility in Iowa, representing a significant investment in the company’s growing prepared foods business and its long-term commitment to the U.S. pork industry. Strengthening Iowa’s Pork Network. The new facility will play a key...
Freightliner Runoff From I-35 Injures Ankeny Driver
A Freightliner was totaled after running off Interstate 35 on Saturday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s reports says a 40-year-old Ankeny, Iowa male driver was traveling north on I-35, crossed the median, crossed the southbound traffic, and then went off the west side of the roadway and into a path of...
Teen with North Iowa Ties Reported Missing, Last Seen Oct. 5
Authorities and family members are again seeking the public’s help in locating a teen with north Iowa connections. The family of 14-year-old Alexis Kostka says she has again gone missing. As of 3 pm Monday (10.13), she has been missing for eight days. In a Facebook post, Kaitlynn Johnston...
Vehicle found with bullet holes after shooting in Des Moines
Vehicle found with bullet holes after shooting in Des Moines.
