Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary,’ ’67’ top Des Moines’ most-Googled lists in 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — A few special songs, events and, yes, the slang term "67" topped Des Moines-ians minds — and search histories — this year. Google just released its annual Year In Search for 2025. Here's what trending searches stood out in the Des Moines area.
Kansas woman victim in fatal crash near Cherokee
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) — About 2:45 p.m. Monday reports traffic on US-400 was halted from a head-on crash alerted E-911.
Waukee man allegedly assaults Waukee woman in home
A Waulee man was arrested Monday after allegedly assaulting a Waukee woman in the home. Bain Cameron Broderick, 24, of 2936 S.E. Propel St., Waukee, was charged with assault. The incident began about 4:45 p.m. Monday at a residence in the 2900 block of S.E. Propel Street, where officers of the Waukee Police...
Dallas County Sheriff’s Report December 8
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Gemini Smith, 21, of 2612 Logan Ave., Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation. Shelby Sheppard, 28, of 2415 Highway 34, Osceola, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation and for failure to appear on an original charge of third-degree...
Mild start with a colder finish to the week in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — A look at Saturday night’s snow totals is below. Behind the snow, we’ve seen colder air pour into the state on breezy conditions. Your weather timeline takes you into milder weather Monday and Tuesday. Lows will bottom out after midnight, then we’ll see temperatures slowly rise. As the warmer air...
Blue Angels to headline Iowa Air Show in 2027
DES MOINES, Iowa — Central Iowa will play host to a major aviation event in 2027 — The Iowa Air Show: Fields of Thunder. Organizers with the Iowa Air Show, Catch Des Moines, and the Iowa National Guard are holding a news conference Tuesday afternoon at the Des Moines International Airport to reveal more details […]
Des Moines schools pays out administrator $16K monthly
Des Moines Public Schools will keep paying a top administrator $16,000 a month, even though he hasn't worked since October. Why it matters: Taxpayers are footing the bill for a $195,000 annual salaried employee who's on paid administrative leave, and district leaders have not explained the reasoning behind the...
Des Moines Woman Charged with Felony Burglary After Incident in Ainsworth
A Des Moines woman was arrested and charged with burglary in the first degree, a class B felony, following an incident in Ainsworth Saturday night. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, at 9:06 p.m. authorities received a report of an intoxicated female trying to break into a residence in the 600 block...
Des Moines restaurant saved by generous donations and support
DES MOINES, Iowa – About a week and a half ago, as the snow moved in, several Des Moines businesses were shutting their doors due to the weather. At the same time, a local entrepreneur was deciding whether to close her doors for good. Christine Johnson started her business, Joppa Experience, about five years ago. […]
Multi-vehicle crash involving DMPD patrol SUV leaves several injured
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines police officer and several others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Sunday. At around 5:30 p.m. the Des Moines Police Department said a Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound in the 2900 block of Merle Hay Road when it spun out while attempting to pass another vehicle. The DMPD […]
