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Iowa man charged in apparent strangling death of father in Springfield
Shortly after midnight Thursday, Springfield police were summoned to a home in the 2200 block of North Lyon Avenue after a 911 call stating a man tried to strangle his father. The officers were initially able to talk to Michael Masterson, 62, of Springfield, at the home. A few blocks away, officers located...
Bras for the Cause gears up for their 4th annual Bras, Bikes, Bars & Beers fundraiser
DES MOINES, Iowa — WHO 13’s Lindsey Burrell sits down with Wanda and Katie from Bras for the Cause to discuss their upcoming bike ride fundraiser happening this weekend. To sign up for the event, click here.
The Elbert Files: Men of Woodland
Author’s note: Today, I focus on men buried in Woodland Cemetery. Next week, I’ll introduce you to the cemetery’s interesting women. Imagine how upset you might be if the name on your tombstone was carved upside down, as it is in Woodland Cemetery on a monument for Wilson Greenland, who died in 1886.
Ankeny's Phongsavanh eyes gold in Paris as he prepares for second Paralympic Games
DES MOINES, Iowa — "Pressure makes diamonds. And it's time for me to shine," Justin Phongsavanh told KCCI. Last month, Phongsavanh did just that, competing against who he believes might be his toughest opponent. "If I can throw how I know I can throw, there's not a person in...
Ankeny schools planning new facility for student innovation
Ankeny Community School District has announced plans for a new “innovative hub” facility that is set to open in the 2028-29 school year. The vision for the Innovative Hub is an integrated space that offers specialized programs and facilities that cater to diverse learning experiences and serves as a catalyst for connecting people, ideas and resources, according to a news release.
Talented Jaguars return Mohrhauser, 7 other runners with state meet experience
It’s almost a given that the Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country team will qualify for this year’s Class 4A state meet. In the 11-year history of the program, the Jaguars have qualified for state 10 times. The only year that coach Eric Cogdill’s squad failed to make it to Fort Dodge was 2019.
Schermerhorn departs, but Centennial boys return quartet of varsity regulars
It won’t be easy for the Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country team to replace standout runner AJ Schermerhorn. But if the Jaguars want to earn another trip to the Class 4A state meet, they’ll have to find a way. Schermerhorn was a three-time state qualifier and a...
Major progress announced for $500 million downtown Des Moines soccer stadium and hotels project
DES MOINES, Iowa — This week marks a significant advancement in the ambitious $500 million downtown soccer stadium and hotel project in Des Moines. Developers are fervently working behind the scenes. Assistant Des Moines City Manager Matt Anderson shared his optimism. "To go from that worst-case scenario, which is...
Iowa governor says she won’t weigh in on Cedar Rapids’ casino plans right now
Two years ago, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a two-year moratorium into law restricting any new casinos from being constructed in Iowa. The cap expired at the end of June, leading to Cedar Rapids developers moving forward with applications to Iowa’s Gaming and Racing Commission. Story continues below. Some republican...
Time is Running Out on the Unclaimed $500,000 Iowa Lottery Ticket
The winner of a massive lottery prize has less than a month to claim it before a six-figure piece of paper effectively becomes worthless. Back in March, a Powerball ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star, located at 1502 South Federal Avenue, in Mason City, IA. That ticket proved to be a lucky one, as it's now worth $500,000. The prize will expire if unclaimed by the September 12th deadline.
Iowa hunters bagged the most pheasants since 2007. What contributed to the high numbers?
Iowa saw a bountiful pheasant hunting season in 2023, bagging more birds than the last 16 years. An increase in pheasant populations also contributed to an increase in hunters, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. How many pheasants were bagged in Iowa? ...
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