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HHS identifies 1st West Nile Virus case of 2024
HARRISON COUNTY, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially recorded the first case of the West Nile virus in Iowa for 2024, it announced Thursday evening. The department said the case was recorded in Harrison County in an individual between the ages of...
Dallas Center 12-year-old wins National Miss Amazing Competition
DALLAS CENTER, Iowa — Freddie Powell is a 12-year-old from Dallas Center with Turner Syndrome, but she is also now the 2024 National Miss Amazing. To qualify for the national event which was held in Chicago from July 26-28, Powell first won the Miss Amazing Amplify event in West Des Moines back in March.
1 person killed in crash along Highway 65 near Pleasant Hill
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — One person was killed in a Thursday crash along Highway 65 near Pleasant Hill, police said. The crash happened shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday near University Avenue (Highway 163) and involved several vehicles. The Pleasant Hill Police Department said that people had to be pulled from their cars and a medical helicopter was called to the scene.
New state website hopes to help Iowa families find child care
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new state website will help Iowa families find child care openings in real time, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Thursday. As one of the final remaining recommendations from Child Care Task Force — created to deal with the child care shortage that intensified amidst the COVID pandemic — the state on Thursday unveiled the new Iowa Child Care Connect website.
For Greenfield tornado survivors, being able to plan for the future is the greatest gift
GREENFIELD, Iowa — Wednesday, Aug. 21 marked three months since an EF-4 tornado tore through the city of Greenfield and surrounding areas, leaving five people dead and dozens injured. More than 150 homes were destroyed in Greenfield that day, but new foundations are popping up across the city as...
Urbandale man charged with human trafficking, soliciting sexual activity
ALTOONA, Iowa — An Urbandale man was arrested Wednesday following a human trafficking investigation, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. 69-year-old Kevin Charles Lind faces the following charges:. Human Trafficking. Solicitation of Commercial Sexual Activity. Enticing Minor Under 16. Conspiracy to Commit a Forcible Felony.
Temporary fine increases in Ames could affect people moving into ISU this weekend
AMES, Iowa — Last week, the City of Ames released updated info on a few temporary ordinance changes that would affect parties and parking Aug. 23-25, which is the move-in weekend for the majority of Iowa State University students. "In the past, illegal parking during this weekend has created...
Woman in Sheffield dead after car rolls over her
SHEFFIELD, Iowa — Shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday, 66-year-old Pamela Harvey was killed in a crash in Sheffield, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Authorities say that Harvey was killed after her car rolled backward on Highway 65 and pinned her underneath. Harvey's body was transported to Woodley Funeral...
Victim's widow, 7-year-old son give impact statements at Kyle Ricke sentencing
SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa — Kyle Ricke was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Wednesday for murdering Algona police officer Kevin Cram. Before the sentence was passed down, impact statements were given including one read on behalf of Kevin's son and another by his widow. Ricke...
Local 5 Weekend Guide: World Food and Music Festival, 'Moulin Rouge!' and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — School may be back in session — or close to it — but that doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to summer fun. Whether you've already returned to class or you're holding on to the last breaths of August, Local 5 rounded up five events for you to end your week in style.
Back-to-school guide: When is the first day of school?
DES MOINES, Iowa — With the 2024-2025 school year right around the corner, families across central Iowa are preparing to go back to school. Local 5 has everything you need to know before that school bell rings, including when the first day of school is, supply list links and more.
Iowans affected by severe weather in April and May have until Friday to apply for FEMA assistance
ADAIR COUNTY, Iowa — Iowans who were affected by severe weather this past spring have until Friday to apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance. Homeowners and renters affected by the storms, tornadoes and flooding of April 26-27 and May 20-21 are eligible to apply until Friday, Aug. 23 if they live in one of the following counties:
17-year-old boy dies after ATV crash in rural Marshall County, officials say
RHODES, Iowa — A teenager is dead following a head-on collision involving an ATV Tuesday, the Marshall County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. Deputies responded to a report of a crash between a pickup truck and an ATV on 320th Street and Canfield Avenue, southwest of Rhodes, at around 2:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Iowa Soccer Development Foundation requests state funding for pro soccer stadium
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Soccer Development Foundation is moving forward with plans to build a professional soccer stadium in downtown Des Moines. The site promises to offer a variety of other sporting and cultural events, as there will be a community space surrounding the stadium called the Global Plaza.
Caitlin Clark Wilson basketball sells out in minutes
DES MOINES, Iowa — The new Caitlin Clark "Fever Rising" Wilson basketball collaboration sold out within 30 minutes, per reports. On Monday, the brand teased the basketball, telling fans to keep an eye out for the unveiling the today. Before Wilson could officially announce its arrival on social media,...
Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison months after stabbing
MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, was transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility, the Federal Bureau of Prisons told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Chauvin, 47, is now housed...
DART ridership up 9% from previous year
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) provided more than 3.5 million rides in Fiscal Year 2024 (July 2023-June 2024), almost a 9% increase from the previous year. According to a DART news release, ridership increased on several DART services last year:. Local and...
Winning 'Lucky for Life' ticket purchased at Des Moines Price Chopper: How much will the winner receive?
DES MOINES, Iowa — If you recently bought a lottery ticket in Des Moines, you may be "Lucky for Life." A lucky shopper won a prize of $25,000 a year for life in Monday's "Lucky for Life" drawing, the Iowa Lottery announced. The ticket matched the first five numbers...
Des Moines real estate agent weighs in on industry rule shake-up
DES MOINES, Iowa — A long-time real estate agent in Des Moines is weighing in on new regulations that change how agents are paid. The historic shake-up came over the weekend as the National Association of Realtors implemented a multi-million-dollar settlement, which was settled last March. Previously, the home...
First responders rescue 7 people from Des Moines River Monday night
DES MOINES, Iowa — Seven people safely made it to shore after a water rescue late Monday night, a representative for the Des Moines Fire Department told Local 5. WET teams with the Des Moines Fire Department responded to reports of an overturned fishing boat in the Des Moines River at around 10:30 p.m. The incident occurred off the I-235 bridge, near the Center Street Dam.
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