Crash blocks lanes on Interstate 35 near West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A crash blocked two lanes on Interstate 35 near West Des Moines Thursday evening. According to the Iowa Department of Transportation 511 website, a crash blocked the two right lanes of northbound I-35 between the Grand Avenue and Mills Civic Parkway exits. At around 7 p.m., all lanes of travel...
DOJ: Multi-state grease-heist ring of Chinese nationals busted, served indictment
DES MOINES, Iowa — 13 Chinese nationals were served a nine-count indictment by a federal grand jury on Tuesday for allegedly stealing and attempting to resell restaurant cooking oil, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa. The 13, which include four individuals who were...
New metro coalition taps businesses to solve homelessness
A new public-private coalition tasked with implementing the Blueprint to Address Homelessness in Polk County held one of its first board meetings this week, tapping businesses, advocacy groups and governments to increase accountability and expand regional participation. Why it matters: The metro has a rising number...
Des Moines board ups audit budget by $20K after ex-superintendent’s arrest
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Tuesday, the Des Moines Public Schools District is set to pay an extra $20,000 for a spending audit connected to former Superintendent Ian Roberts. The company, RSM, is the current firm working with the district. The board approved audit services in June for $122,500,...
Des Moines man allegedly rapes Indianola woman
A Des Moines man was arrested on a Dallas County warrant Wednesday in connection with a September incident in which he allegedly raped an Indianola woman. Floyd Rodgers, 51, of 3405 Washington Ave., Des Moines, was charged with third-degree sexual abuse and assault with intent to commit sexual abuse-bodily injury.
Des Moines Now Has its Own Version of Monopoly
Take a peek at the properties you can buy in the "Des Moines Edition" of Monopoly!
Iowa Governor Opens Residence To Celebrate Christmas At Terrace Hill
(Des Moines, IA) -- Governor Kim Reynolds and her family will host a Christmas celebration at her Terrace Hill residence in Des Moines this Sunday, December 14. The event features Santa and live reindeer, food, music and fun. Actors from the Des Moines Community Playhouse will be in the museum, bringing the residence...
Bondurant road closed due to gas line break
BONDURANT, Iowa — A road in Bondurant is closed due to a gas line break. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says 32nd Street SW (NE 62nd Ave.) is closed from Grant Street South (NE 72nd Street) to Poplar Drive SW as Mid-American Energy crews work to repair the gas line break, which occurred on Commerce […]
K-9 Zarko Takes Down Suspect After Wild Overnight Pursuit Through Des Moines
A wanted Altoona man is in custody after leading Des Moines Police on a 17-minute overnight pursuit in a stolen SUV that ended in a crash and foot chase. The suspect, 40-year-old Edward Minnis, was apprehended by K-9 Zarko shortly after fleeing the wreck near SE 14th Street early Wednesday morning. DES MOINES, Iowa —...
Des Moines woman charged with animal torture after dog found dead in suitcase
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines woman has been charged with animal torture after police say a dog was found dead and tied up in a suitcase at her home. Back in October, court records say law enforcement officers responded to the home of 26-year-old Kyra Johnson in the 1900 block of 10th Street […]
