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Tama man charged with vandalizing Sandhill Auto Salvage
Local man Christian Ramirez-Zepeda, 19, was arrested by the Tama County Sheriff’s Department on Sunday, Aug. 18, and charged with first degree criminal mischief, a Class C felony. Ramirez-Zepeda was charged with a crime allegedly committed back on the weekend of April 19. According to a criminal complaint, Christian...
Libertarian congressional candidates appeal decision kicking them off Iowa's ballot
Three Iowa Libertarian Party candidates for Congress are appealing a state panel's decision this week to remove them from the November general election ballot. Libertarian nominees Nicholas Gluba in the 1st District and Charles Aldrich in the 4th District filed petitions Friday in Polk County District Court seeking to have themselves reinstated on...
Burglary ring accused of targeting rural Iowa, Nebraska pharmacies
Five members of an alleged burglary ring are facing federal charges for break-ins that targeted rural pharmacies in western Iowa and western Nebraska in 2022 and 2023, authorities announced Thursday.The Omaha, Nebraska, field division of the Drug Enforcement Administration alleged that the five are part of a larger conspiracy that's being prosecuted by federal authorities in Arkansas. The agency said 42 people from Houston, Texas, are charged with breaking into more than 200 pharmacies across 31 states and stealing an estimated $12 million worth of controlled substances.The stolen drugs — including hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, Adderall and Xanax — were taken...
Football Friday Night: Highlights, scores and more from Week 1 of Iowa high school football
DES MOINES, Iowa — Football is back in full swing for high schools across Iowa, and we already have a stunning upset. Watch the video above to see the full recap from the KCCI sports team from Friday night's action around the state. Below, you can find scores, stats,...
Fifth safe haven baby of 2024 now in custody of Iowa Health and Human Services
A baby girl is now in the care of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Safe Haven Act. She will be placed with a foster family until she can be adopted. The baby girl, born on July 30, is the fifth safe haven baby of 2024, according...
24-hour rainfall totals for central Iowa: How did your city stack up?
ANKENY, Iowa — A pattern-changing cold front moved through overnight. Thankfully, storms were largely tame offering little more than some needed rain. Widespread rain totals from 0.5” to 1” fell across central Iowa. Not only did this system bring the rain, but it will flush out the...
Vote for top kicker/punter entering 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the best kicker/punter entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive best players by position list. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the state’s best K/P recruit and be sure to read all of our preview coverage as...
Iowa AEAs start new school year with 429 fewer employees than last year, Democrats say
Iowa's Area Education Agencies are beginning the new school year with 429 fewer staffers than they had last year because of a new state law, Democrats said at a news conference Thursday. Democrats shared data provided by the nine AEAs that show their staffing levels at the start of the last school year...
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