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😢 Jordan Creek Town Center | Shopping mall in West Des Moines, Iowa 😢 Extremely sad
Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
Commercial business catches fire Friday night in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Firefighters in Des Moines responded to a commercial structure fire around 9:30 Friday night. The address, 3535 Southwest 56th Street, belongs to Siegwerk USA, a commercial ink manufacturer. Crews had a handle on the fire within half-an-hour and worked through the late-night hours to ventilate the building. Des Moines Police closed […]
Union calls for safer working conditions for Iowa’s correctional officers after assaults
DES MOINES, Iowa — The union representing Iowa’s correctional officers is speaking out about an increase in violence occurring behind bars. “Monday, last week, two correctional officers were attacked at Iowa State Penitentiary. The assailant had only been out of lockup for 72 hours but he had enough time to go to his cell, rip […]
'Phill' the water buffalo's former owner pleaded guilty to animal at large charge
Prem Nepal, the former owner of "Phill," the affectionately named water buffalo that captured the hearts of Iowans when he went on his fugitive campaign in Pleasant Hill at the end of August, pleaded guilty to the charge of Animal at Large Friday. The charge carries a court ordered fine...
Des Moines couple faces charges for allegedly withholding children meals
Two Des Moines residents have been arrested and charged after allegedly abusing and neglecting two children who lived in their home. Felipe Saldana, 35, and Isabel Saldana Valdez, 36, have been charged with multiple counts of child endangerment and neglect or abandonment of a dependent person after a child who lived in their...
DMPD hosts forum encouraging women to join the force
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department held a women’s policing forum in hopes of recruiting more women to join the force. The event took place at the Des Moines Regional Police Academy, located at 433 East Army Post Road in Des Moines. Starting at 9 a.m., they provided demonstrations and training advice […]
Worm eating contest draws crowd to Phantom Fall Fest
ANKENY, Iowa — As part of Adventureland’s Phantom Fall Fest, partakers and spectators gathered Saturday for the Phantom’s Worm Eating Contest. People lined up for a chance to partake but only the first 10 guests in line got the grub. The contest was simple, the first person to eat 10 meal worms wins. Michael Lusky, […]
DMPD holding Women’s Policing Forum to boost recruitment
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Des Moines Police Department is looking to recruit more women. The department is hosting a Women’s Policing Forum Saturday morning at the Des Moines Regional Police Academy to provide information for women interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Officers will provide training advice and demonstrations for the physical […]
The Best Tacos in Iowa Can Be Found at a Food Truck
Today is the ULTIMATE "Taco Tuesday." Happy National Taco Day!. To celebrate National Taco Day, Yelp has released a list of the best taco joints in all 50 states. Here in Iowa, the winner is Flame The Taqueria in Johnston! Flame the Taqueria's main location is at 5765 Merle Hay Road, but there is also a restaurant at 103 Main St SE in Bondurant, Flame Cantina in Ankeny, and a food truck that travels around the area.
Isolated storms bring rain to parts of dry Iowa
IOWA — A cold front moved through overnight and early Friday morning a few isolated storms moved through Central Iowa, waking some people from sleep. Des Moines only received .20″ of rainfall but had lots of thunder and lightning around midnight. Heavier rain and stronger storms developed as they moved southeast of Des Moines. We […]
WATCH: Johnston football uses trick play to score TD on opening kickoff vs Southeast Polk
The opening kickoff of an Iowa high school football game is exciting, but in the game between Johnston and Southeast Polk on Friday took it to another level. Johnston football surprised SEP, and even the camera operator, by utilizing a trick play that worked to perfection. The Dragons faked a reverse handoff after...
Prairie City shuts off traffic cameras that generated millions of dollars
PRAIRIE CITY, Iowa — Prairie City has turned off its two traffic cameras after the Iowa Department of Transportation denied its request to keep them earlier this week. The city has had automated traffic enforcement systems, or ATEs, operating since 2021. One is located along Highway 163, and another near the city's elementary school.
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