Intense Debate: Iowa Woman Arrested for Burglary After Being Trapped in Business Walls
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Iowa woman arrested on burglary charge after being found stuck between the walls of a business.
U.S. Border Patrol arrests murder suspect from Guatemala in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - U.S. Border Patrol agents have arrested a man in Iowa who is wanted for murder in Guatemala, the agency said. Officials said he entered the U.S. unlawfully in 2019. The agency has not released his name, KCCI reports. An immigration judge ordered his removal, but...
Rooftop Gardens program offers at-risk youth a path to a brighter future
DES MOINES, Iowa — An innovative program is offering at-risk youth and young adults experiencing homelessness a path toward a better future. Rooftop Gardens is a Youth and Shelter Services (YSS) program and started in August 2024. It offers the chance for participants, aged 18-25, to gain soft skills, resume...
Polk County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in hit-and-run case that injured cyclists
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify the driver who fled the scene after hitting two cyclists earlier this month in an area east of Johnston and southwest of Saylorville. The crash happened on November 3 at 2:45 p.m. on NW 26th Street near the […]
Proposed Des Moines soccer stadium announces plans for professional women’s team
DES MOINES, Iowa — A proposed professional men’s soccer team for Des Moines is already expanding, as the backers of the team announce plans for a professional women’s soccer team, creating the first-division women’s professional sports team in Iowa. The team would be a part of the the division one Gainbridge Super...
Des Moines road closure due to downed utility wires
DES MOINES, Iowa — Downed utility wires have forced the closure of an East Village roadway. The Des Moines Police Department said northbound E. 15th Street is temporarily closed at Dean Avenue because of the issue. Traffic is being rerouted to Johnston Ct. and Court Ave. while utility crews work to make repairs. An...
‘It’s so scary’: Parents advocate for AI protection after teen daughter falls victim to...
DES MOINES, Iowa — Communities are taking steps to prepare children for a future shaped by artificial intelligence, including parents like Ida Nady, who wants her family's experience to serve as a cautionary tale. A year after her teenage daughter fell victim to an AI attack, Nady said, "I...
Cheapest gas stations in Des Moines
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
School fired worker for using a slur while reporting a student’s use of the...
The Des Moines Public Schools forced an employee to resign or be fired after she reported a student’s use of a racial slur by using the word while explaining the student’s conduct to disciplinary officials, according to state records. State records indicate that Anne Eslinger worked for the school district as a...
Des Moines live music venue to close after 10 years of business
DES MOINES, Iowa — After ten years of business a Des Moines live music hall announced that they would be closing with the new year. Lefty’s Live Music announced via Facebook on Thursday that, “As our tenth year draws to a close and after much consideration, we’ve made the challenging decision to say goodbye before […]
