Iowans protest water quality issues outside of event with Gov. Reynolds
The sound of honking caused several heads to turn toward nearby Fleur Drive during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa at the historic Butler Mansion in Des Moines. A small crowd of protesters gathered outside of the Thursday event with signs decrying Iowa’s water quality,...
Linden woman arrested after allegedly slapping Linden man
A Linden woman was arrested Wednesday after allegedly assaulting a Linden man in the home. Brooklynn Anne Epley, 20, of 105 N. School St., Linden, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault. The incident began about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday in a residence in the 23100 block of V Avenue in...
STORMTRACK 3 FORECAST: Severe potential returns Thursday & Friday
Another day, another threat for afternoon and evening spotty showers/thunderstorms! Temps have risen into the 80s with dew points in the mid to upper 60s. A mostly sunny sky is expected to linger into the evening when stray showers and thunderstorms develop. No severe weather is expected. If one of these pop-ups...
Des Moines, Iowa: Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Hit After Midnight Thursday Through Thursday Morning
Des Moines, Iowa – A round of strong thunderstorms is set to hit western Iowa just after midnight Thursday, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain across the state through Thursday morning, threatening early commutes and local infrastructure. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, storms will begin...
Ag fertilizer runoff likely will force more drinking water restrictions
For nearly a month, hundreds of thousands of Iowans have not been allowed to water their lawns — even though there’s no drought. Local authorities previously asked the public to refrain from washing cars and filling pools. And some cities turned off splash pads in the height of summer heat. While such measures are...
Iowa DOT truck allows one person with a joystick to fill potholes
The Iowa Department of Transportation is using a high-tech truck to patch potholes on busy interstates. Highway Division Administrator Tony Gustafson tells the Transportation Commission the truck allows one person to safely do the job. “Normally when we do patching, it’s at least a two person operation and our...
Former WOI anchor Samantha Mesa returns to Des Moines. See which station she’s joining.
WHO-13 is adding a familiar face to its news team. Samantha Mesa is returning to the Des Moines metro as an anchor and reporter for WHO 13. Mesa left WOI-TV's Local 5 News in May 2024 after serving as the midday anchor for three years. The seasoned reporter described her move back to Des Moines as a "reunion with...
Iowa 9-year-old receives national award for civic leadership
A nine year old central Iowa boy has won a national award for being a civic leader. Henry Menninga of Des Moines has helped organize mock elections to teach people about elections, he distributes care packages to homeless individuals and he writes thank you notes to locally owned businesses in his neighborhood.
This Iowa golf course has housed an observatory for 100 years — but problems...
The Drake Municipal Observatory has helped the general public enjoy the wonders of space from Des Moines, Iowa, for more than a century. Throughout its existence, Drake astronomy professors have led the Public Nights Series , a Friday night lecture series for residents who have an interest in what's happening outside...
Paul McCartney returning to Des Moines this fall
DES MOINES, Iowa — Paul McCartney will be returning to Des Moines this fall. As part of his ‘Got Back’ tour, the former Beatles member will be making a stop at Casey’s Center on October 14. This is the third time that McCartney has played a show in Des Moines, with his last visit being […]
