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One person dead in shooting near Union Labor Park, Polk County Sheriff's Office saysWe Are Iowa2 hours ago
Warning: Highly Contagious Disease on the Rise in Iowa98.1 KHAK1 day ago
Multiple horses dead in Des Moines fire Friday nightWe Are Iowa2 hours ago
Woman who owned gun used to shoot 2 Des Moines Police officers facing federal chargesThe Des Moines Register2 days ago
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One person dead in shooting near Union Labor Park, Polk County Sheriff's Office says
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff's Office said one person is dead after a shooting near Union Labor Park Friday night. Police responded to 4640 NW Morningstar Dr. for a gunshot injury to the chest around 7:22 p.m., according to the Des Moines police scanner. According to...
Multiple horses dead in Des Moines fire Friday night
DES MOINES, Iowa — A fire on Des Moines' east side destroyed a horse barn and left multiple horses dead, according to the Des Moines Fire Department. DMFD says the cause of the fire is unknown and it is currently under investigation. Fire crews arrived on the scene at...
Explosive device investigation leads to 2nd arrest
DES MOINES, Iowa — The investigation into an arson and explosive device placed in a vehicle on Des Moines’ southeast side earlier this week has resulted in a second arrest. Timothy Hellmers, 34, is now charged with first-degree arson and possession of an incendiary or explosive device with intent according to Sgt. Paul Parizek of […]
Jolly Holiday Lights sees move to state fairgrounds ahead of 2024 season, new owner
DES MOINES, Iowa — The 2024 holiday season has plenty new in store for metro mainstay Jolly Holiday Lights. Not only is it under new management, after being ran by Make-A-Wish Iowa for years, but the lights will be on display at the Iowa State Fairgrounds this season. The...
Homicide reported at music festival north of Des Moines on Saturday
A person was shot and killed at a hip-hop festival Saturday in Union Labor Park north of Des Moines. The Polk County Sheriff's Office was called to the park at 4640 Northwest Morningstar Drive at around 7:22 p.m. Deputies provided life-saving measures to the victim but the victim was declared dead on the scene, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. ...
Scoop: Des Moines considers reconfiguring and closing public schools
Des Moines Public Schools is considering whether to move sixth graders from middle to elementary buildings, potentially helping the district maximize space but leading to some school closures, board chairperson Jackie Norris tells Axios.Why it matters: The possible realignment is part of an extensive review of how to modernize classrooms, improve educational outcomes and balance finances as the district's enrollment shrinks.The district will likely ask voters to pass a referendum to fund updates to remaining buildings as well.Zoom in: Not only do leaders argue a sixth grade shift could help the district use its buildings more efficiently, but research shows...
Iowa has a Hero in its Midst, Please Say His Name
When I was in the fire department I joined because I wanted to ride the ambulance and help my community in that way. Emergency 51 sparked my interest and I never looked back. I saw a lot of stuff and some of it I wish I hadn't. Shootings were one of those things. Sometimes it was an accident and others not. I've shared before that our ambulance was hit by random gunfire and it's very unnerving. I would like to think I could but I'm not sure I could face an active shooter but that's exactly what Dan Marburger did.
MercyOne Doctor completes 1,000th robotic surgery
DES MOINES, Iowa — Dr. Mark Smolik, a Surgeon with the MercyOne Des Moines Bariatric Surgery Department, has hit a major career milestone — his 1,000th surgery using a robot. Dr. Smolik started operating with a robot in 2016 and completed his 1,000th robotic surgery this fall. Robotic surgery is less invasive, results in faster […]
Des Moines soccer stadium, plaza officially awarded $23 million in state funds
The state of Iowa has officially agreed to give Des Moines $23.5 million to help fund the sprawling Capital City Reinvestment District — the jewel of which would be the long-awaited downtown Des Moines soccer stadium. The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation announced in August that their application had been formally submitted for the...
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