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ALLEMAN, Iowa-- President Trump and Governor Reynolds have eased restrictions on dyed-diesel, but some Iowa farmers say this should've happened months ago and has cost them thousands. The price for a gallon of diesel is up more than $2.50 from one year ago, according to AAA. Gov. Reynolds' proclamation allows for…
CARLISLE, Iowa -- Workers continue to refill Carlisle’s water system as the city enters day six of its “do-not-use” order. City officials say the main break drained Carlisle’s water system on Sept. 30, and the city has been restoring services since. The process is expected to continue until Wednesday. Despite the ban…
DES MOINES, Iowa – A new group is pitching a professional soccer stadium in downtown Des Moines, just weeks after the city ended negotiations with the Krause Group over a proposed downtown stadium. Hometown Soccer, Sporting Kansas City and MLS Next Pro announced the proposal Tuesday, offering a different path to bring…
MARTENSDALE, Iowa -- The suspect booked in connection with an I-35 shooting allegedly told officers, "I had to kill people today." Andrew Tanaka, 27, was booked into the Warren County jail on Monday just before 11:00 p.m. He's facing four counts of Attempted Murder (Class B Felony) and one count of Intimidation with a…
DES MOINES, Iowa — Before Ashley Hinson delivered television newscasts or served in Congress, she was a young Iowa musician whose future could have included a career with a violin. Today, the Des Moines native and former Cedar Rapids news anchor is the Republican nominee for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat. She faces…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Skyler Stamps goes behind the scenes with Iowa Events Center’s Adam Flack to explore how concerts, sporting events and conventions come together in Des Moines. Flack explains the scheduling puzzle and the crews who transform Casey’s Center from hockey to basketball, concerts and more. Drawing on…
POLK COUNTY, Iowa -- A Des Moines woman is facing multiple charges after law enforcement officials say she stabbed a man who had a no-contact order against her during an incident Monday night. Sa'myaha Williams, 21, is charged with willful injury-causing bodily injury, assault committed by a person against whom a…
NEVADA, Iowa — A photo of a fire-damaged cellphone is serving as a warning from the Nevada Fire Department about the potential dangers of charging lithium-ion batteries. In a social media post, the department described the damage as another example of a lithium-ion battery charging incident and urged people not to…
DUBUQUE, Iowa -- Authorities have released the names of the victims who were killed in a boat crash on the Mississippi River over the weekend. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, along with several other agencies, responded to a reported boat crash on Molo Slough in Pool 12 of the Mississippi River at around 3
GREENE COUNTY, Iowa -- A juvenile was shot during a hunting accident in Greene County over the weekend. On Saturday, just after 3 p.m., the Greene County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson Police Department, Greene County Ambulance, Grand Junction Rescue, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources responded to a reported…
LANSING, Iowa -- A bridge over the Mississippi River in northeast Iowa linking the state to Wisconsin will open later this year, ahead of schedule. The Iowa Department of Transportation announced Monday that the new Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing will open to traffic on Friday, November 6. That is significantly…
DAVIS COUNTY, Iowa -- A Davis County Community Schools bus struck a horse on Monday. The district shared in a Facebook post that the bus was traveling back to Bloomfield from a cross-country meet in Chariton when it struck a horse. The district said no one was injured. According to the district's website, the boys'
IOWA CITY, Iowa - An Iowa filmmaker is starting conversations about Iowa water quality and cancer rates in the state. Filmmaker Charlie Morris moved to Iowa City in 2024. He was stunned when people told him not to swim in the water of nearby Lake Macbride for his own safety. Morris was moved to ask
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A Des Moines man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a weekend shooting in the Court Avenue Entertainment District that injured one person. Detectives with the Des Moines Police Department took 18-year-old Jayshawn Woods Crawford into custody Monday night, according to Public…
WINTERSET, Iowa-- A lengthy hearing was held on Monday for the Madison County man accused of murdering his mother in June. The defense is trying to get an alleged recorded confession thrown out, and the entire interrogation along with it. 23-year-old Theodore Corkrean has been charged with First Degree Murder for the…
MARTENSDALE - The Martensdale St. Marys football program has not had a winning season since 2021. Blue Devils have turned that around this year. MSTM is 5-1, with its only loss coming to Lynnville-Sully. The Devils' offense is averaging 38 points per game. Most of the Juniors and Seniors played as Freshman, and now are
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Polk County Sheriff's Office says one person is in custody following a stabbing incident on Monday. Deputies say at around 6:30 p.m., they responded to a report of a stabbing on the 100 block of NW Aurora Avenue. Arriving officials found an adult male with an apparent stab wound. The
DES MOINES, Iowa — The legislation debated during Friday's special session in the Iowa Statehouse received bipartisan support in the House while undergoing a more complex journey in the Senate. On September 28th, President Trump was surrounded by Iowa lawmakers in the Oval Office when he announced that Mesabi…
DES MOINES, Iowa — Fairgoers gave the 2026 Iowa State Fair high marks, but concerns about affordability and crowds are shaping their requests for next year. Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons shared the findings in a social media post summarizing 4,341 completed fairgoer surveys. Of those respondents, 2,972 left…
WARREN COUNTY, Iowa -- Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting incident that took place along I-35. According to Iowa State Patrol, one person is being held at the Warren County Sheriff's Office as a shooting investigation is underway for an incident that took place around 3:45 p.m. on Monday…
INDIANOLA, Iowa -- The Indianola Police Department said they responded to an incident involving a student who brought a knife to the school. According to IPD, they heard a report of a student who had the knife on Monday morning. Police found the student and confiscated the knife, with no injuries reported. Authorities…
DES MOINES, Iowa — Gas prices are falling across Iowa, with the average in Des Moines dropping 23 cents per gallon over the past week to $4.00, according to GasBuddy. Monday’s report, based on a survey of 234 Des Moines stations, puts the metro’s average 11 cents below the statewide average of $4.11. Iowa’s average
The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 5 of the season is Iowa State's Aiden Flora. The former walk-on ran for three touchdowns and a career-high 212 yards and passed for two TDs in a 45-42 victory over West Virginia. His five touchdowns accounted for the most among Football Bowl
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The race to fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Joni Ernst is hotly contested, with Republican nominee U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson and Democratic nominee Iowa State Representative Josh Turek battling in a contest that could play a big role in which party controls the Senate. The…
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa -- The Pleasant Hill Police Department says a woman is facing a child endangerment charge after assaulting her son, who has intellectual disabilities. According to police records, the incident happened Friday, Oct. 2. The PHPD said a responding officer made contact with the teenage victim at around…
Saydel Community School District Superintendent Todd Martin joins WHO 13's Megan Salois and talks about how the smallest district in the metro is a hidden gem. Superintendent Martin talks about the school's proposed bond referendum and how school leaders want to use it to improve the district. Superintendent Martin…
DES MOINES, Iowa — A state audit found the Iowa Department of Transportation overstated its construction commitments by more than $160 million and understated money owed to the department by nearly $4.9 million. The report released Monday by State Auditor Rob Sand identified eight findings covering the fiscal year…
CARLISLE, Iowa -- On Monday, the City of Carlisle announced the water tower was finally full after several days of a do-not-use order. Issues with water service began on Wednesday due to a water main break at School Street and N. 5th Street. Despite repairing the break, the city said it still experienced issues with
AMES, Iowa -- Authorities have released the name of the individual found dead in a vehicle submerged in an Ames pond over the weekend. On Sunday at around 12:30 p.m., the Ames Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle found in a pond near 4518 Mortenson Road. When officers arrived at the pond,
DES MOINES, Iowa -- An arrest has been made after multiple items were stolen from the Drake University locker room during Saturday's football game against Dayton. Jeziah Calhoun, 18, is charged with second-degree theft and two counts of unauthorized use of a credit card, according to Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public…
DES MOINES, Iowa — T.J. Hockenson tied his career high in catches Sunday, then passed up a touchdown to make sure the Minnesota Vikings stayed unbeaten. The Chariton native and former Iowa tight end caught all 13 passes thrown his way for 119 yards in Minnesota’s 15-10 victory over Miami. His final reception delivered…
For Michelle Tietjens, the pain of loss often hits hardest at the start of each day, when the realization dawns all over again that she’ll be facing it without her husband. “Waking up in the morning, it always takes me a little bit to get going,” she said. “Because you relive it – that he’s
WINTERSET, Iowa -- A Madison County man accused of killing his mother is expected to be in court Monday for a hearing on a motion to suppress evidence in the case. Theodore Corkrean, 23, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 60-year-old Tammy Corkrean. Tammy's body was found at the family's rural Van
GRIMES, Iowa -- As the weather gets cooler and we spend more time inside, cold and flu season will start to ramp up. The CDC says now is the time to get your flu and COVID-19 shot. “This is the perfect time to get your flu and COVID shots," says Erin Jensen, pharmacy manager at
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Des Moines Central Campus is celebrating a big award for one of its teachers. This teacher has figured out how to weld together education and relationships in his classroom every day. Mr. Donahue and the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Award are this week's Scholastic Spotlight.
PepsiCo, Inc. has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade nationwide over undeclared food colorings, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Fall is bringing a new reason to visit some of central Iowa's largest attractions. At Adventureland in Altoona, the annual Phantom Fall Fest is back for its fifth season, giving visitors a chance to experience the amusement park after the traditional summer season. During the day, families can…
CARLISLE, Iowa -- The City of Carlisle remains under a "Do Not Use" water order as work continues to restore systems following a water main break. The city of roughly 4,400 was initially informed of possible water services problems around 4 p.m. Wednesday, but was ordered to stop all water usage immediately just an…
ANKENY, Iowa — Gary Eubank enjoyed his career building John Deere Farm Equipment. He had a long 48 and a half year career working at the John Deere Des Moines works. He was certified by his union as one of the most senior employees on the Deere payroll. Eubank, now 86, has been coming to the
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's football season, and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s shelters are full of adoptable dogs ready to snuggle up to watch some Sunday Football. The Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers kickoff is at 7:20 p.m. CT on Sunday on WHO 13. See who this week's adoptable pup picks to win.
CLAYTON COUNTY, Iowa -- Authorities say a pilot sustained injuries Saturday after an ultralight aircraft crashed into an eastern Iowa home. The Clayton County Sheriff's Office says shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday, its Communications Center began receiving multiple 911 calls reporting an aircraft that had crashed into a…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Simple but healthy tips: Exercise, healthy eating, maintaining a healthy weight and limiting alcohol use. These are the four things people were advocating for at a breast cancer awareness rally on Sunday. The Physician Committee of Responsible Medicine puts on 'Let's Beat Breast Cancer' rallies…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Another cool night and another gorgeous day on Sunday, much like Saturday. And there's more of that good weather incoming. Lows on Sunday night will again fall into the forties. We'll be in the 70s this week. Expect breezy conditions Tuesday and Saturday, and in between, a chance of a few
AMES, Iowa -- Ames emergency crews work to recover a truck with one person inside after it became submerged in water. The Ames Police Department says that shortly after noon on Sunday, officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of Mortensen Road on reports of a vehicle in the water. At the scene, officers identified
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University President David Cook is setting a “moonshot” goal for 2032: become a top-20 public land-grant university and increase its annual economic impact on Iowa to $8 billion. Cook outlined his ambitions on Thursday during his installation as Iowa State’s 17th president. His proposal builds…
Missouri made a big jump to No. 14 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday following its rout of Florida while the Gators dropped eight spots to No. 16 and were replaced by LSU in the top 10. Texas will go into Saturday's Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma as the No. 1 team
DES MOINES, Iowa — Authorities say an early morning shooting along Court Avenue sent one person to the hospital. The Des Moines Police Department says officers were working foot patrol in the Court Avenue entertainment district after 2 a.m. Sunday, when they heard gunfire near Fourth Street and Court Avenue. Officers…
DES MOINES, Iowa — An early morning shooting along Court Avenue sent one person to the hospital. The Des Moines Police Department says officers were working foot patrol in the Court Avenue entertainment district after 2 a.m. Sunday when they heard gunfire near Fourth Street and Court Avenue.Officers found a…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Final Salute held its eighth annual service honoring 16 unclaimed veterans, marking a milestone of 100 veterans and spouses laid to rest by the organization since 2018. The service honored individuals who served across four branches of the military, including the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, U.S. Air…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- It was hard to miss the Hawkeye spirit around downtown Des Moines on Saturday as several events brought food, shopping and Iowa football to the streets. Fans found plenty of places to watch Saturday's showdown with Ohio State, including at outdoor events. Big Grove Brewery drew a crowd to its street
DUBUQUE, Iowa -- Authorities say two people are dead following a boating accident on the Mississippi River. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says a call reporting a boating accident came in around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Officials say it was reported that a boat had struck a floating object in the river…
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Julian Sayin threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns, two to Jeremiah Smith, and No. 5 Ohio State beat No. 14 Iowa 31-14 on Saturday. Sayin was 20-of-27 passing, and his favorite target was Smith, the nation’s top receiver. Smith had 11 catches for 206 yards, becoming Ohio State’s leader
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa -- Authorities say a garage fire at a Clear Lake residence on Friday caused roughly $200,000 in damages. The Clear Lake Fire Department says crews were called to a home in the 2300 block of 16th Avenue N. just before 4:30 p.m. on Friday after a neighbor reported the fire to 911.
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Aiden Flora accounted for five touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 1:57 left, and Iowa State held off West Virginia 45-42 Saturday in a wild game in which the teams combined for over 1,000 yards of offense. Iowa State (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) came from behind twice in the final 7
ALTOONA, Iowa -- Panda Fest is one of the country's largest outdoor food festivals featuring over 200 Asian street foods, over 80 vendors, and lots of merchandise. The festival began in New York in 2023, when founder Ang Zuo and his wife held a small street fair featuring Asian vendors. When his wife gave birth
A day before the deadline was set to end, the Education Department extended the window in which student loan borrowers can get a small reduction on their interest rates.
Georgia, Notre Dame and Alabama remained unbeaten — and mostly untested. Gunner Stockton threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns, and the second-ranked Bulldogs pulled away late to beat Vanderbilt 38-14 on Saturday. The Bulldogs led 21-14 at halftime but got a lucky — Luckie, really — bounce in the third quarter to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aaron Siever was never a single-party voter. But now, the 41-year-old from southwest Virginia is more frustrated than ever with the two political parties whose chief accomplishment, he says, is blaming each other for getting little done. “There’s so much turmoil,” said Siever, a former police officer…
CLIVE, Iowa -- Serious injuries were reported in a crash involving a motorcycle on Interstate 35/80 in Clive on Wednesday night. The Clive Police Department said it responded to a reported crash in the southbound/westbound lanes of I-35/80 at around 7:52 p.m. between Hickman Road and University Avenue. When first…
POLK COUNTY, Iowa -- Authorities have identified the victim who was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in rural Bondurant on Wednesday. At around 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of NE 56th Street and NE 94th Avenue, just northwest of Bondurant…
NEWTON, Iowa -- The final Football Friday Primetime concludes in Newton as the Cardinals take on the Pella Dutch. Our Ed Wilson and Andy Fales are with the sports crew at H.A. Lynn Stadium ahead of Friday's game. WHO 13's Ed Wilson talks with choir students ahead of Friday's game. The group talks about the
UPDATE: Gov. Reynolds has signed the bill to amend the MEGA program into law shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday night. She was surrounded by congressional leadership along with elected representatives from southeast Iowa. UPDATE: Just before 7 p.m. Friday, Senate leaders announced that the bill to amend the MEGA site…
DES MOINES, Iowa – After nearly three decades, an arrest has been made in the 1997 hit-and-run death of 64-year-old Leslie Ruby. Ruby was struck and killed by a vehicle on the city’s east side on Sept. 29, 1997. He had just mowed his daughter and granddaughter's lawn at their house and was pulling back
We began the day in the 40s after not having seen those temperatures much in Iowa in September. A warm front will move across the state on Saturday, warming highs a few degrees. We stay in the 60s through Monday, then move to the 70s on a breezier Tuesday. Lows will again be in the
DES MOINES, Iowa -- On Look WHO’s Talking, John Sears speaks with Brittany Wiederin about her husband Cory, who died of kidney cancer in January. Brittany shares how Cory played catch with their two sons throughout his illness, creating time for conversation and memories they continue to cherish. She also explains how…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa Pork Producers on Friday announced the 2026 finalists for the state's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. To be eligible for the contest, restaurants must serve a hand-breaded or hand-battered pork tenderloin sandwich on their regular menu. Restaurants must also keep year-round, regular…
Christa Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital in the hours after her failed execution in Tennessee, her attorneys said in a court filing Friday. Hospital staff, her lawyers said, were working to save Pike’s life and as of late Thursday were trying to clear the two doses of the
CARLISLE, Iowa -- Carlisle officials say outside resources have been called in as the city continues its do-not-use order through Friday night. The city of Carlisle has been under a do-not-use order since Wednesday, when a large water main break was found draining its system. At around 8:00 a.m. Friday, the city said…
The excitement is building for a premier top-15 matchup in Iowa City on Saturday. The #14-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes will host the #5 Ohio State Buckeyes. The first game between the two at Kinnick Stadium since the famous 55-24 Hawkeye win in 2017, also known as "Woodshed." "Every single week somebody is trying to come in
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Two more people have been charged in connection with the beating death of a Minnesota man in Des Moines. On Friday, the Des Moines Police Department announced that Stepfon Rushing-Roberson, 25, and Dewey Williams, 25, have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Popular comedian, actor, and podcaster, Tom Segura, is headed to Des Moines in 2027 for a stand-up show as part of his new tour. Segura brings his "Preposterous" tour to the Des Moines Civic Center on Friday, January 15, 2027. Tickets are on sale now for the show at DMPA.org. The
WHO 13 takes you to Newton, where the Cardinals face off against the Pella Dutch. Watch below: Watch the CISN Game of the Week, Iowa City High vs. SEP, in the video player below: Also, check out some of the highlights of Football Friday in the gallery below:
RUNNELLS, Iowa -- Kathy Hoyt has taught at Runnells Elementary School for more than three decades. Her connection with students and impact on their families led to a meaningful Golden Apple nomination. Kindergarten holds a special place in Mrs. Hoyt's heart. "I know God put me on this Earth to be with kids," Hoyt said.
KNOXVILLE, Iowa -- Jon Dejoode, 8, was diagnosed with a rare bone marrow condition at three years old: Aplastic Anemia. Right before his fourth birthday, he had a bone marrow transplant at Fairview Masonic Children's University Hospital in Minneapolis. After years of bi-weekly infusions, he found a way to turn his…
HARRISON COUNTY, Iowa -- An investigation is underway after law enforcement found a large hole in a road and a vehicle submerged in a creek nearby. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office said that at around 11 a.m. Thursday, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle possibly driving into a washed-out road on 296th…
A man is being charged with homicide by vehicle months after a crash that killed one Emmetsburg woman.
IOWA -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said it has received several reports of wastewater entering waterways statewide. After multiple days of heavy rainfall, many communities across the state are experiencing flooding impacts. One such impact, the DNR said, is wastewater collection systems becoming…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Injuries forced Caitlin Clark to sit on the bench a year ago and watch her Fever teammates have their season ended by the Aces. Clark was in the middle of the action this time, but the result was the same after Las Vegas eliminated Indiana 94-83 in Game 3 of the
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Power has mostly been restored following a power outage affecting more than 17,000 MidAmerican Energy customers on Des Moines' south side Friday morning. According to MidAmerican's outage map, only 93 customers were still without power as of 9:46 a.m. A representative for MidAmerican Energy said…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Several schools on Des Moines' south side are starting late Friday morning due to a power outage. The Des Moines Public School District said a two-hour delay is in place for: DMPS said school buses will transport students two hours later than normal. As of 10:00 a.m., MidAmerican Energy listed had
MARION COUNTY, Iowa -- Emergency crews responded to the scene of a train derailment in Marion County Thursday afternoon. According to Marion County Emergency Management, about 25 cars of a 57 car BNSF Railroad train derailed around 4:30 p.m. near a rail crossing at Geneva Drive, north of Pleasantville. The train was…
NORWALK, Iowa -- Residents in Norwalk dealing with an unpleasant sewer smell can blame recent heavy rainfall, according to local water officials. The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority said recent rains caused wastewater to build up in the system. The increased flow moves through the sanitary…
BONDURANT, Iowa -- An intersection northwest of Bondurant has seen four crashes in the past five months, resulting in six people being injured and two killed. It's the intersection of NE 56th Street and NE 94th Avenue, three miles off Interstate 35. The latest crash happened Wednesday afternoon, sending four people to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Christa Pike was scheduled to be executed. But after two injections, she kept breathing. She made snoring sounds, she talked, she said her arm was hurting. Pike, sentenced to die for torturing and killing 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in 1995, said as her scheduled lethal injection began that she…
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Friday, state lawmakers are expected to pass the largest corporate tax incentive in state history, but one Republican state senator is voicing concerns. President Trump was surrounded by Iowa lawmakers on Monday when he announced that the single largest investment in a steel complex would be…
CARLISLE, Iowa – The city of Carlisle has extended its do-not-use water order until at least 8 a.m. Friday, as crews continue working to restore the water system following a large water main break. City officials say they will evaluate the system Friday morning and transition to a boil water advisory when it is safe
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both hit the campaign trail on Thursday, but headed to heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections. Trump’s traveled to Texas and Oklahoma and kicked off what the president said will…
DES MOINES, Iowa -- For the final Football Friday Primetime of the season, we take you to Newton, where the Cardinals take on the Pella Dutch. WHO 13's Keith Murphy and Justin Surrency spoke to Newton Head Coach Andy Swedenhjelm and Senior Linebacker Nick Milburn, as well as Pella Head Coach Ben Bollard and Senior
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The suit's plaintiff says an incident with DMPD led to him suffering a fractured jaw. According to the lawsuit, Charles White is suing officers Alex Andersen, Brian Oswald, Grant Purcell and the City of Des Moines in relation to an incident that took place on Dec. 1, 2024. DMPD responded to
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — From the blue packaging to the messages on the soles, Caitlin Clark’s first Nike signature shoe gives fans plenty to explore. WHO 13’s Justin Surrency and Adriana Torres got their hands on a pair of the Caitlin 1 shoes Thursday, Oct. 1, and shared an up-close look in a digital
Keith Murphy and Ed Wilson conversate about Iowa’s soggy September and the ripple effects on farmers, school activities, and everyday life. Ed discusses how flood protection improvements have helped Des Moines since 1993 and shares memories from his family’s farm. The longtime colleagues also swap funny stories from…
URBANDALE, Iowa -- Authorities are seeking the community's help in an ongoing Urbandale burglary investigation. The Urbandale Police Department says that around 1:30 a.m. on September 18, Christian Photo was burglarized. Authorities say several cameras and camera lenses were stolen from the local business. Police…
WOODWARD, Iowa -- The water is back on in Woodward Thursday, following a water main break on Wednesday that forced the water supply to be shut off. The City of Woodward posted to its Facebook page at about 10 a.m. Thursday, informing residents of the return of water service. A boil order remains in place
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa -- More details about the suspicious death of a baby in Marshalltown have been released. On Wednesday, the Marshalltown Police Department announced it charged Yonatan Miguel Vasquez-Avalos, 19, with first-degree murder and child endangerment causing death in connection with the "suspicious" death of…
ALTOONA, Iowa -- A Des Moines man has been charged with grooming for allegedly having sexually explicit conversations with someone he thought was a minor, but was really an Altoona police detective. Theodore Miller, 61, was booked into the Polk County Jail Wednesday night on one count of grooming, a class D felony. He…
CARLISLE, Iowa -- The City of Carlisle is asking residents to stop using water Thursday, after previously saying a water main break Wednesday had been repaired. Just after 4 p.m. Wednesday, the city told residents that public works was addressing water service issues and that, as a result, customers could experience…
IOWA -- It's been a wet September in Central Iowa. Totals are now coming in from the last day of September, and the Des Moines monthly total just fell short of the wettest September ever from 1914. We are firmly in place as the second-wettest September on record with 14.50" of rain. This keeps us
JOHNSTON, Iowa -- Nonprofit dsmHack is putting technology experts together to make positive change in Iowa. Their new charity hackathon called the Hackaway Hunger Food Insecurity challenge will award a hacker with $5,000 to make their idea a reality. Usually, the charity hackathons are focused on nonprofits, but this…
Senators aren’t scheduled to return to the Capitol until the week of Nov. 9, leaving many top priorities in limbo until after the Nov. 3 election.
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A year after H.R. 1, or Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", cut SNAP benefits for some refugees, Medicaid is now set to be cut starting October 1. Many refugees have received a letter from Iowa Health and Human Services with new requirements and qualifications to be eligible for Medicaid. The following…