Former Ankeny Christian band teacher arrested for alleged lascivious acts with a child
ANKENY, Iowa — The Ankeny Police Department says they have arrested a former band teacher on several counts of lascivious acts with a child. According to the Ankeny PD, authorities arrested Michael Scott Burrows, 50, on three counts of lascivious acts with a child on Wednesday. Authorities say an investigation was...
Local 5 Weekend Guide: GalaxyCon Des Moines, Oktoberfest at Adventureland
DES MOINES, Iowa — From comic conventions to campfire s’mores and free outdoor concerts, the Des Moines metro has a packed schedule this weekend. With events for families, music lovers and pop culture fans alike, here are five happenings to keep on your radar. Have an event you...
Teachers keep lessons of 9/11 alive for a new generation
Teachers from across the U.S. this summer took part in a program for educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Clive hit-and-run crash sends pickup truck into gas station
A hit-and-run crash in Clive resulted in a pickup truck crashing into a Kum & Go gas station, causing an estimated $30,000 in damage.
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Casey’s acquires 2 parcels in Des Moines-area suburbs
Casey’s General Stores has acquired two parcels in the Des Moines area, real estate records show. The convenience store, headquartered in Ankeny, paid David and Paula Sadler $902,000 for property at 885 88th St. in West Des Moines, Dallas County real estate records show. The 5.7-acre parcel is south of Interstate...
Police: No active threat after West Des Moines school evacuated
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Police in West Des Moines say there is no active threat after they were called to Valley Southwoods High School at 625 S. 35th Street on Wednesday morning. Sgt. Dan Wade, Public Information Officer for the West Des Moines Police Department, said police responded to the school around 10:42 a.m....
Des Moines City Council approves plan to redevelop area around Riverview Park
DES MOINES, Iowa — Big changes are coming to the area around Riverview Park on the north side of Des Moines. On Monday, the Des Moines City Council gave approval to the Riverview Urban Renewal Plan, which aims to bring new housing, businesses and commercial spaces to a 59-acre area around the park.
12-Year-Old Girl Rushed to the Hospital After Being Struck by Car While Using Crosswalk...
“We always think that our children are safe,” said the girl's mom, Maria Scaggs
Lawsuit accusing former Iowa State police officer of excessive force settled for $160K
A lawsuit has been settled against a former Iowa State University police officer accused of using excessive force and injuring an Ames resident during an arrest. Dariq Myles, 25 of Ames, filed a petition against Contreras, accusing the officer of injuring his shoulder on Aug. 12, 2023, requiring surgery and...
I fear I may have peaked in elementary school
When I was in third grade, I thought 16 was the age to be. At 16 you could drive, and that meant you were a real teenager. I am now 16. But unfortunately, my fantasy of teenage life — where I would go on late-night drives, get perfect grades and develop some mysterious superpower destined to save the world — is...
