Athene signs lease in Atlas Building
Finance and retirement planning company Athene has signed a lease to move its customer service and operations teams to the Atlas Building beginning in February. A spokesperson said Athene has leased the entire fifth floor — about 70,000 square feet — of the building, at 7001 Westown Parkway, which is owned by WB...
Over 30 animals rescued from unsanitary Iowa home, ARL says
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Animal Rescue League of Iowa said it rescued over 30 animals from an unsanitary southern Iowa home. On Wednesday, the ARL said it recently helped law enforcement remove a total of 37 dogs and cats from a single-wide mobile home in southern Iowa. According to the ARL, the floors of […]
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Regency West Office Park sold to Chicago firm
Bradford Allen, a national commercial real estate firm headquartered in Chicago, has acquired Regency West Office Park in West Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The firm, doing business as Bradford Allen Regency West LLC, paid R&R Realty Group $15.5 million for the property at 50th Street and...
What is a high-end local restaurant that justifies its price?
In a recent discussion on social media, users shared their thoughts on local, high-end restaurants that they believe are worth the price. The conversation was a refreshing change from the usual negativity, with participants enthusiastically recommending their favorite spots.
UPDATE: DMPD locates man reported missing
The Des Moines Police Department said Jose has been found safe.
Des Moines apartments for rent saw price decreases since last October
Renters in Des Moines saw apartment listing prices decrease 10% from last year's median of $1,100, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $993 in October. Median listing prices in Des Moines are trending slightly downwards from last month's $1,021 price....
Helmeted suspect sought in Des Moines Facebook Marketplace theft
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a theft involving Facebook Marketplace in October. DMPD said the victim and suspect met at a business at 31st Street and University Avenue on October 15th to complete the sale of a MacBook computer. Police […]
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic is Returning to Iowa in 2026
The iconic King of Parodies is bringing his "Bigger & Weirder" Tour back to Iowa.
Des Moines wage growth stalls amid tariffs and Iowa job cuts
Entry-level wages in the Des Moines metro increased by 3.4% annually from 2020 to 2025 — one of the lowest increases among 65 metros analyzed by Glassdoor. Why it matters: Entry-level wage growth could hinder DSM's ability to attract and retain young professionals, who are crucial to fueling innovation and long-term...
Iowa BOEE says Urbandale Superintendent violated code of professional conduct and ethics
URBANDALE, Iowa — The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners announced Friday that it found probable cause that the Urbandale Superintendent violated the code of professional conduct and ethics. The board specifically found that the superintendent, Dr. Rosalie Daca, failed to follow federal, state, and local laws, as...

















