Dallas County Sheriff’s Report February 5
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Jared Kent, 40, of 5415 Aurora Ave., Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on original charges of criminal mischief and possession of drug paraphernalia. Johnny Jackson, 32, of unknown residence was arrested on a...
What it’s really like to invest in Des Moines, IA
This week, we’re heading to Des Moines, IA. Average home price: $203,387 (up 1.1% YoY) Lay of the land: Des Moines may be affordable, but high interest rates have made the market a tougher nut to crack. “The real estate investor market has been tough,” says Mitch Coluzzi of SoldFast Des Moines. “Many folks got used...
Central Iowa student takes home national welding award
DES MOINES, Iowa — "A one-in-2,000 student" — that's how instructors describe Max Wardell, a senior at Ankeny High School and welding student at Des Moines Public Schools' Central Campus. Wardell recently brought honors home to the Hawkeye State, beating 250 of the best high school welders in the country for first...
Waukee man allegedly tries to elude police while drunk driving
A Waukee man was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly trying to elude arrest while drunk driving. Nevada Michael Rosteck, 27, of 595 N.W. Stratford Dr., Waukee, was charged with first-offense OWI, eluding, interference with official acts and speeding. The incident began about 1:45 a.m. Wednesday near the...
Thursday’s temps were mildest in 20 days but sub-freezing streak continues
It was a cloudy day on Thursday, the second straight day without sunshine officially, as sporadic flurries fluttered down from time to time.
Des Moines man allegedly causes drunken ruckus at Applebee’s
A Des Moines man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly drunkenly shoving restaurant workers and threatening police. Joshua Todd Anderson, 32, of 3807 S.E. 26th St., Des Moines, was charged with assault with intent to cause pain or injury, harassment of a public official or employee, aggravated theft and...
Roundabout and underpass possible for Trestle Trail where cyclist was killed
Trail realignment is among the recommendations for a busy rural area where the High Trestle Trail crosses Northwest 44th Street near Ankeny, according to a new Polk County report obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The area includes the intersection where Courtney Peterson — a Marine Corps veteran and marathoner...
Waukee man allegedly strangles Waukee woman in home
A Waukee man was arrested Wednesday night after he allegedly strangled a Waukee woman in her bed. Brady James Evans, 42, of 35076 Vintage Trail, Waukee, was charged with domestic abuse assault-impeding flow of air/blood. The incident began about 10 p.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 35000 block of...
Wells Fargo announces another mass layoff at West Des Moines campus
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Wells Fargo is laying off dozens more workers at its West Des Moines campus, bringing the total number of employees losing their jobs this year to over 100. According to the Iowa WARN Notification website, on Wednesday, Wells Fargo notified 49 employees that they’d be laid off in April,...
Kentucky Man Gets Up to 25 Years After Iowa Gold Scam Sting
A Des Moines-area fraud case involving a government impersonation scam targeting an Iowa senior citizen has resulted in a lengthy prison sentence for one defendant, according to state officials. Sanjeev Kumar, 41, of Owensboro, Kentucky, was sentenced on February 2, 2026, in Jasper County after pleading guilty to...
