Minor killed in motorcycle vs. pedestrian crash Saturday evening
DES MOINES, Iowa — A juvenile was killed in a motorcycle vs. pedestrian accident in northeast Des Moines late Saturday evening. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, around 11 p.m. on Saturday PCSO dispatch received a report of a motorcycle versus pedestrian accident in the 4900 block of NE 29th Street in...
Medical grants available for Iowa parents
(KMAland) -- Parents of kids with disabilities in Iowa can apply for grants to help offset the costs of medical services that traditional insurance plans don't cover. It's part of a plan by UnitedHealthcare to bridge the gap between high fees for specialty medical services and a family's ability to pay them.
Iowa Severe Weather Alert: Large Hail Threat After 6PM, Storms to Continue Into Monday
DES MOINES, Iowa – Residents across Iowa are bracing for severe thunderstorms tonight, with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Des Moines warning that large hail will be the primary threat after 6 p.m. Sunday. Forecasters caution that storms are expected to intensify after sunset, raising risks for vehicles,...
Iowa nurses sanctioned for theft, drug use, fraud and privacy violations
The Iowa Board of Nursing has sanctioned several licensed nurses for clinical errors, patient-privacy violations, theft of patient medications, and other issues. Among the cases is that of Diane Tegtmeyer, 58, who has been sanctioned by the board on at least four occasions. Board records indicate Tegtmeyer was...
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Climbs To 3.8 Percent In August
Iowa’s unemployment rate rose to 3.8 percent in August, according to data released Thursday by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). According to the agency’s figures, the total number of Iowans without jobs rose from 64,900 in July to 65,800 in August. The increase in unemployment was somewhat offset by gains in the...
Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show raises money for troop care packages
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hundreds attended the 5th Annual Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show put on by the Blue Star Mothers of Iowa. Lisa Wilson, a Blue Star Mother of Iowa and the event organizer, said the purpose of the car show was to raise money to send care packages to troops stationed over […]
Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Hands-On Career Training for Iowans
(Washington, D.C.) Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced the Promoting Apprenticeships through Regional Training Networks for Employers’ Required Skills (PARTNERS) Act, a bipartisan bill to expand access to work-based learning programs and create more pathways to high-quality jobs....
Hy-Vee’s Reign as Best Grocery Store Comes to an End
Hy-Vee no longer number one...but they didn't fall very far.
Shooting injures one, investigation underway in East Village Neighborhood
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating an East Village Neighborhood shooting that injured one person Saturday evening. The DMPD says just before 8:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to a Des Moines area hospital to investigate a report of a shooting victim who had gone to the hospital...
11 Mexican Restaurants in Iowa Locals Say Serve the Real Deal
Iowa may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of authentic Mexican cuisine, but locals know where to find the real deal. Here are 11 restaurants that bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to the heart of the Midwest. Los Altos Mexican Restaurant – Story...
