Amazon driver saves home from being destroyed by fire, firefighter says
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Firefighters in Iowa said an Amazon driver might have saved a home from a fire. The driver was making deliveries on Friday when she spotted the flames. It was her call to 911 that prompted the fire department’s quick response. The home burned but...
Renwick man allegedly assaults Adel woman in vehicle Wednesday
A Renwick man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly assaulting an Adel woman in a vehicle. Tracy Lee Moore, 52, of 305 McCurry St., Renwick, Iowa, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 4 p.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 200 block...
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Idaho entity acquires 2 storage facilities
An entity based in Meridian, Idaho, has acquired two mini storage warehouse facilities, real estate records show. CCCO23 LLC paid AAA Storage Inc. $8.7 million for property at 2175 N. Ankeny Blvd. in Ankeny, Polk County real estate records show. The 4-acre parcel includes a three-story, 128,744-square-foot...
Iowans react to the penny phase out
DES MOINES, Iowa — The last penny was produced in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, ending production of the one cent coins after more than 230 years. When the penny was introduced in 1793, you could buy cheese, bread, a biscuit or a candle with one, but now they’re almost worthless. Federal officials say it costs $0.04 […]
Iowa home saved after Amazon driver spots flames, calls 911
DES MOINES, Iowa — A quick-thinking Amazon delivery driver is being credited with helping save a Des Moines home after spotting flames while on her route Friday morning. Ciara Aschan was making deliveries just before 11:30 a.m. when she noticed smoke and flames coming from the back of a neighboring house.
Renovations Begin on Iowa Bank with Ties to Bonnie and Clyde
A piece of Iowa’s outlaw history is getting new life as crews repair a bank once hit by Bonnie and Clyde.
Drake addresses local street safety concerns
After years of near misses and student complaints, Drake University and the City of Des Moines are taking major steps to improve pedestrian safety along Forest Avenue, where fast traffic and limited crosswalks have long put students at risk. The project, set to roll out over the next 18 months,...
Find live music, seafood and micheladas at Mariscos El Capitan’s new home
Mariscos El Capitan, the Mexican restaurant that specializes in seafood, moved to south Des Moines into a restaurant with more space. The restaurant opened its original location on Sixth Avenue in Des Moines in June 2023, quickly earning a loyal following for its vibrant take on Mexican-style seafood. The restaurant...
Grimes couple walks ’50-Mile Honeymoon’ to raise awareness for human trafficking
DES MOINES, Iowa – Newlyweds from Grimes celebrated their marriage in a unique way, walking 50 miles in 24 hours. Karena Cruse and Matt Bennett called it the “50-Mile Honeymoon for Freedom,” to raise awareness and funds to fight human trafficking. They walked in the Equalizer Endurance Run at Gray’s Lake back in...
Troopers: Ames Woman Aimed Handgun at Fellow Drivers During I-80 Road Rage Incident
Troopers say multiple drivers reported seeing the barrel pointed at them. The post Troopers: Ames Woman Aimed Handgun at Fellow Drivers During I-80 Road Rage Incident appeared first on Iowa Pulse .
