Des Moines IA

A resident, who recently moved into a historical building, has reported a severe cockroach infestation. The individual alleges that the landlord failed to disclose the infestation prior to the move. The resident describes the situation as dire, with daily sightings of cockroaches, a persistent odor, and health issues...

A Perry woman was arrested Thursday after her 5-year-old child was found “taking hits” off his mother’s THC vaping device on the school bus. Tierra To Nett Fre Sha Johnson Calvin, 28, of 601 Warford St., Perry, was charged with child endangerment, first-offense possession a controlled substance-marijuana and...

In an effort to support the disabled community, a social media user has shared a valuable resource for reporting handicapped parking violations. The user urges others not to confront violators directly, but to report any observed violations to the provided number, (515) 283-4811. They also note that while they...

A furry but friendly face has joined the Ames Police Department . Crisis Response K9 Penny, a two-year old Great Pyrenees mix, is the police department's first K9 since 1999. Her handler is Sgt. Amber Christian. The only other K9 in Story County is employed by the Iowa State University Police . Penny's goal is to...

While the text of the Iowa Constitution lacks the prominence of that adopted by our nation’s Founding Fathers, people from Ackley to Zwingle and points in between should track down a copy and give it a read. Buried away in the document adopted by Iowa voters in 1857, they...

Your first winter as a homeowner can be daunting, but you want to make sure you don't forget these crucial projects before it gets too cold.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near des moines.

A Sunday night crash injured two women on November 23, 2025, on southbound Interstate 35 at mile marker 71.2, about seven miles south of Pattonsburg. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 9:25 p.m. A 2014 Nissan Juke was traveling south when it went off the west...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines woman is being held on a $50,000 cash bond after police say she opened fire on a vehicle carrying her fiancé and his 8-year-old daughter during a Sunday evening domestic dispute on the city’s east side. According to Des Moines Police, 28-year-old Lakeisha Powell is charged with two...

Two former top investigators for Farm Bureau Financial are suing the company for fraud, racketeering and wrongful termination. The lawsuit alleges the insurer’s management group knew of fraudulent activity committed by company employees and refused to report fraud to state regulators. The purpose of the scheme was to...