Des Moines IA

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird recently provided insights into the ongoing efforts of her office, highlighting key initiatives in public safety, border security, and consumer protection on Saturday afternoon in Ottumwa. A significant focus for Bird’s office is the newly established Cold Case Unit, which is...

DES MOINES, Iowa — More than 30 hot air balloons took flight over Des Moines Monday morning, putting on a colorful show ahead of the morning commute. The annual Flight Over Des Moines kicked off around 6:30 a.m. The event serves as a preview of the National Balloon Classic,...

From Dallas County to D.C., a rising sophomore at Waukee High School represented the state of Iowa at the competitive Youth Leadership Program at the FBI Headquarters.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- An Iowa-based electric utility is planning to add enough wind energy to potentially power 350,000 Iowa homes. Alliant Energy is filing an application with the Iowa Utilities Commission to add 1,000 megawatts to its existing 1,800 megawatts of power generated by wind turbines between 2028 and 2030.

DES MOINES, Iowa — A unique 5K gave runners the opportunity to cross home plate at Principal Park on Sunday morning. “It’s the inaugural year here for the Cubbie Bear 5K and kids run,” said Laura Jass, who ran the race. “We’ve got about 500 athletes taking on the 5K, and it’s an exciting, great […]

The streets of downtown Des Moines were lit up with hundreds of cyclists Saturday night.

URBANDALE, Iowa — A cyclist died Saturday morning after being struck by a falling tree while riding along the Timberline Park Trail in Urbandale, according to police. Emergency crews responded around 8:55 a.m. after receiving a report of a person found under a tree on the trail near Douglas Parkway and 134th Street.

(Lewis) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is calling on residents to report wild turkey sightings throughout July and August as part of its annual survey to track nesting success and poult production. The online survey is available at www.iowadnr.gov/turkey. John Lorenzen, Fisheries Biologist with the Iowa...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - KCCI reports, a Des Moines man has been arrested in connection with a pipe bomb that was found at Waveland Golf Course this week. “It was just lead after lead after lead that eventually led us to this person’s house,” said Sgt. Paul Parizek, Des Moines Police Department.

A West Des Moines man was arrested Sunday after allegedly assaulting his brother in the home. Jesus Hilario Jimenez III, 30, of 8864 Primo Lane Dr., West Des Moines, was charged with third or subsequent offense domestic abuse assault. The incident began about 4 a.m. Sunday at a residence in...