It’s a boy! Japanese macaque born at Blank Park Zoo
Officials announced another new addition to the Blank Park Zoo on Monday -- a baby Japanese macaque.
After six malpractice claims, dentist is sanctioned a third time — once his license...
A former West Des Moines dentist who has been sued six times for medical malpractice has been sanctioned for the third time by the Iowa Dental Board. The board’s decision, however, comes at least three years after the most recent allegations of misconduct — during which time, Dr. Jay Jensen’s Iowa dental license has...
In Iowa, Where Critical Race Theory is Banned, Retired Judge Teaches Race, Law and...
Walking through the King Soopers bakery, he approached the display where children were welcome to take a free cookie. Reaching in to select one, a hand suddenly closed on his wrist and the stranger asked what he thought he was doing, accusing him of stealing the complimentary sweet. Ezekiel Quattlebaum...
Iowa tenant union fights to provide voice for local manufactured homeowners
Upon moving to Iowa City for a new job in 2009, Nicole Platz decided to plant roots at the Modern Manor mobile home park due to the low cost of living and a short commute to work. Since being joined by her wife, Ashley Platz, in 2011, the pair has...
State Of Iowa Confirms Another Measles Case Amid National Outbreak
It's an Eastern Iowa resident who was fully vaccinated. A nationwide outbreak of measles has been going on and, while most cases have been in Texas, a growing number are happening in the Midwest, including Iowa. It's gotten to the point that the CDC has a map they're updating every...
Waukee woman arrested for alleged assault, elder abuse
A Waukee woman was arrested on a Dallas County warrant Friday in connection with a June incident in which she allegedly harmed an institutionalized West Des Moines man in her care. Yolanda S. Collins, 35, of 2308 S.E. Sydney Lane, Waukee, was charged with neglect or abandonment, assault causing serious...
Des Moines University to Offer Free Back-to-School Physicals Next Week
(Des Moines, IA) -- Des Moines University is offering free back-to-school physicals for K through 12 students next week. The free physicals with be offered on Wednesday, July 23rd from 11am to 7pm at the Olsen Center at the DMU Clinic located at 3200 Grand Avenue in Des Moines. The physicals will be conducted by DMU...
West Des Moines Human Services Launches Free Workforce Development Program
(West Des Moines, IA) -- West Des Moines Human Services is announcing a new free workforce development program. The free program is designed to prepare participants for high-demand jobs as data center technicians. The program will offer 15 weeks of free training, technology support, and mentorship to help...
UnityPoint Health residents learn from first responders during ‘Doc Ops Day’
ANKENY, Iowa — Participants in Des Moines' Emergency Department Residency Program got to experience an up-close look at emergency response on Monday. This is DMACC and Unity Point's second year hosting Doc Ops Day, which took place at the DMACC Ankeny campus. Residents donned firefighting equipment, practiced...
Federal AmeriCorps cuts leave Iowa’s programs scrambling and members uncertain
Across Iowa, funding cuts to the national service agency AmeriCorps ordered earlier this year by the Department of Government Efficiency are leaving gaps in nature conservation, youth education and community outreach programming. The cuts have eroded trust with the young people who sign up with AmeriCorps to serve...
