Central Iowans can start watering lawns today under new schedule rules: What to know
DES MOINES, Iowa — After more than a month of restrictions, central Iowans are now able to start watering their lawns, with some rules in place. Last week, Central Iowa Water Works announced its first-ever lawn watering ban would be gradually lifted in stages beginning Tuesday, July 22. “I...
Ames man to open new restaurant inside former Mullets, West Towne Pub building
Juan Dominguez is no stranger to the central Iowa food industry. He's bringing his experience as a restaurateur to west Ames. Dominguez plans to open Patio Bar & Grill at the former Mullets and West Towne Pub building at 4518 Mortensen Road. Offering Mexican and American fare, he expects to open the Patio in early...
Jamey Johnson adds Terre Haute to the Last Honky Tonk Tour
Award-winning country singer Jamey Johnson has extended his 43-city tour, The Last Honky Tonk Tour, to include a show at The Mill in Terre Haute on September 19
Mother, son arrested in violent Ankeny home invasion
ANKENY, Iowa — A mother and son are facing charges connected to a violent home invasion that happened earlier this month in Ankeny. Gemiere Goodwin, 27, and Merrelita Kintz, 45, are being held in the Polk County Jail. They are both charged with: The Ankeny Police Department said the charges are connected to a July […]
Waukee girl finally comes home after a 682-day hospital stay and two organ transplants
WAUKEE, Iowa — Former teachers, friends, and loved ones gathered at Eason Elementary School and Willowbrook Park to celebrate Ava Weitl coming home after 682 days in the hospital. Ava has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart condition, which required her to have a heart transplant. Cristina DeShaw, Ava’s...
Redfield couple plays dead to avoid admitting legal resident
A Redfield couple was arrested on Dallas County warrants Friday in connection with an incident in which they allegedly hid in their house and refused to answer the door for law enforcement in order to avoid letting a Redfield woman continue to stay in their house. Chester Eugene Moyle, 66,...
Des Moines Braces for Severe Storms and 105° Heat Index—Damaging Winds Expected After 8...
Des Moines, Iowa – Iowans face a one-two weather punch Wednesday as oppressive heat will give way to scattered severe storms after 8 p.m., threatening damaging winds and power outages across much of the state. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, a Heat Advisory is in...
Case of measles confirmed in Western Iowa
SHELDON, Iowa (KTIV) - State health officials have confirmed an adult living in Western Iowa has the measles. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the case on Tuesday, July 22, and is releasing the information to notify the public of potential exposure locations. “The individual is...
A gift that keeps on giving: Des Moines man wins $100,000 Iowa Lottery prize...
CLIVE, Iowa — A Des Moines man received a once-in-a-lifetime birthday gift thanks to a friend. 42-year-old Christian Johnson claimed the 38th top prize in the Iowa Lottery's " $100,000 Mega Crossword" scratch game. His friend, Diana Ballentine, bought the winning ticket for his birthday at the Best Food Mart located...
Man injured in early morning shooting in Gray’s Lake neighborhood
DES MOINES, Iowa — Police are investigating after a man was shot early Wednesday morning in Des Moines’ Gray’s Lake neighborhood. Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer of the Des Moines Police Department, said an adult male showed up at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. His injuries were...
