Urbandale boy named Hawkeyes Honorary Kid Captain ahead of California game
IOWA CITY, Iowa — 12-year-old Blake Bonta has been named Honorary Kid Captain ahead of the Hawkeye's trip to California this weekend. Blake was a healthy 9-year-old until his energy faded, and he began getting sick at school. A sudden headache at his birthday party led to the discovery...
Des Moines to consider $554K land sale for Hyper Energy Bar project
The Des Moines City Council will next week consider selling 2 acres of municipal property for a Hyper Energy Bar — a fast-growing drive-thru energy drink and coffee chain. Why it matters: It would be Hyper's first location in Des Moines and a new use for long-held, largely undeveloped downtown city property.
ISU premiers two hard ciders made from Ames-grown apples
Iowa State University already had a winery and a brewery. Now, it’s added a cidery. Erin Norton, director of the Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute at ISU, says they’re debuting two types of hard ciders this fall. “We have one which is our original cider and that’s...
DMPD seeks public’s help in locating dependent adult abuse suspect
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is seeking help from the public to locate a suspect in a dependent adult abuse case. Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer of the DMPD, said 39-year-old Toby Zimmerman is being sought for allegedly stealing more than $7,000 from his elderly father. He’s also...
Ames woman allegedly brandishes pistol in road-rage incidents
An Ames woman was arrested Monday after allegedly pointing a handgun at fellow motorists on the interstate in a fit of road rage. Chelcee Jolee Hindman, 42, of 2403 Cottonwood Road, Ames, was charged with assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. The incident occurred about 2:30 p.m. Monday near the...
Eychaner buys 20,000 square feet of former Reynolds & Reynolds space in the Plaza
Eychaner Properties has purchased the former Reynolds & Reynolds space in the Plaza building downtown, with Rich Eychaner saying it’s a great location close to many amenities that are making the Central Business District a vibrant place to be. Eychaner closed on the office space at 300 Walnut St.,...
Mega Millions ticket sold in Iowa wins $3 million prize
NORWALK, Iowa — A Mega Millions ticket bought in central Iowa has won $3 million in the latest jackpot drawing. The Iowa Lottery announced Wednesday morning that a ticket purchased at the Kwik Star at 1200 Chatham Avenue in Norwalk matched the first five numbers, just missing out on the Mega Ball, to win $3 […]
Chilly start to Monday, but warmer days ahead
DES MOINES, Iowa — It was still a chilly one today, but diminished winds and sunshine made it feel nicer than Sunday. We’ll start a warm-up on Tuesday, Veterans Day, with breezy conditions during the morning hours. The week stays dry. And at this point even the weekend looks to stay dry as the system […]
Former Iowa city officials under fire after audit finds $75K in improper payments
DES MOINES, Iowa — A special investigation by the Iowa Auditor’s Office into the city of Baxter has placed scrutiny on the former police chief, former city clerk, and former EMS coordinator. The Iowa State Auditor’s Office released its report on the investigation Thursday morning and plans to hold a news conference...
Attorney General Jackley joins multi-state push to protect farmers and renewable fuel standards
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined forces with Attorneys General in Iowa and Nebraska to call for a federal investigation into large oil refiners that may be sidestepping the Renewable Fuel Standard program. In a joint letter sent to the U.S. Department of...
