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Blogger ‘obsessed with toxins’ admits poisoning her husband
An Iowa woman who had previously blogged about harmful chemicals and other toxins has pleaded guilty to poisoning her husband.Daisy Zantjer, 39, of Pleasantville, admitted to “administering a harmful substance, on two separate occasions, called tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride to her husband Allan Zantjer, in July of 2023,” according to charging documents obtained by Law&Crime.She was charged in August with two counts of administering harmful substances and two counts of domestic abuse causing bodily injury, according to Marion County court records. On Thursday, Zantjer pleaded guilty to all counts.Authorities said Zantjer “committed domestic assault” against her husband “by giving him Tetrahydrozoline...
Nurse with multiple alcohol-related convictions keeps her license
An Iowa nurse convicted of multiple criminal offenses related to her use of alcohol will be allowed to retain her license to practice, the Iowa Board of Nursing has ruled. The decision allows Taylor James Gill, 31, of Bondurant, to continue practicing in Iowa as a registered nurse, subject to certain requirements for monitoring and […]
Security footage captures alleged shooter before and after Ingersoll shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa — Four people were injured in a shooting last Friday evening on Ingersoll Avenue. This area is full of local businesses, and at that time on a Friday, packed with people enjoying the early fall weather. Sammy Mila, the owner of Crème Bakery, was working during the shooting. Her and her employees […]
‘Our customers deserve better’: Iowa union members protest USPS delivery changes
DES MOINES, Iowa — Around 100 rallies, including one in Des Moines, were held at post offices across the country on Tuesday. The protests came in response to changes to the way the US Postal Service handles deliveries, which is set to take effect next year. USPS said the delivery changes are necessary because the agency lost more than $87 billion between 2007 and 2020. Meanwhile union members worry about what it could mean for rural Iowans.
DMPD and ISP address speeding complaints through special traffic enforcement project
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Police and Iowa State Patrol teamed up to address excessive speeding on I-235 and Highway 5, two spots DMPD says it has received many complaints for speeding from. On Friday, over 50 vehicles were stopped, and 75 citations were issued between the two...
😢 Southridge Mall | Shopping mall in 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...
Attorney sues state for alleged defamation, wrongful discharge
An Iowa-licensed attorney who was fired from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is now suing the state for alleged defamation and wrongful discharge. Attorney James Sheets of Des Moines worked for Iowa DHHS, then known as the Iowa Department of Human Services, only briefly, from June 10, 2022, until Aug. 19, 2022. […]
Gunshot victim walks into Des Moines hospital, police investigating
DES MOINES, Iowa — Police are investigating after a gunshot victim walked into the emergency room at MercyOne in Des Moines late Monday night. Des Moines Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Paul Parizek said the victim arrived at the ER at 11:23 p.m. That’s about the same time police were receiving reports about the occupants of […]
Iowa voters react to VP debate at watch parties across the metro
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — The first and only Vice Presidential Debate in New York on Tuesday night brought out Iowa voters in both parties eager to listen to both candidates. WHO 13 News went to two watch parties, one in Des Moines and one in West Des Moines. One was for Democrats and the […]
Des Moines ChildServe to relocate and expand, increasing capacity from 60 to 600 children
DES MOINES, Iowa — ChildServe announced Monday it will begin renovating a facility that its current Des Moines location will eventually move into, providing the ability to help 10 times as many children as the current facility. The organization's new facility at 1750 48th Street will see an anticipated...
Most Haunted Cemeteries In Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota
Have you heard about these ancient and some would say most haunted cemeteries in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota?. South Dakota became a state in 1889, but there were many burial grounds that existed across the plains long before that. According to Readers Digest the oldest established cemetery in South...
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