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Valley West Mall tenant shares story of being evicted following water damages
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A former tenant who was kicked out of Valley West Mall in May said management did not help her address the flooding and water damage found in her unit that same month. Jenn Thompson, who operates the Author Indie Book Expo, alleges mall staff...
Juvenile dead, driver in serious condition after Ankeny crash
ANKENY, Iowa — The Polk County Sherriff's Office is investigating a crash that killed a juvenile Sunday afternoon in Ankeny near Cottontail Creek Montessori School. Just after 1:30 p.m. deputies responded to the crash at the area of the 7400 block of NW Fisher Lane after they received a call about a two-vehicle accident.
Man hospitalized after shooting on East Pleasant View Drive
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 36-year-old man is in the hospital after he took a gunshot to the abdomen early Sunday morning, Des Moines police said. The shooting, which is under active investigation by detectives, took place at the 1500 block of East Pleasant View Drive in Des Moines.
DMPD say Kianna Jacobson, previous missing person has been found
DES MOINES, Iowa — Kianna has been located in the downtown Des Moines area and is doing well, DMPD announced. The Des Moines Police Department reported Sunday afternoon that 15-year-old Kianna Jacobson is missing and is endangered due to not having necessary medication. DMPD is asking the community for help in finding her.
'Together we rise': Madison County residents fundraise for family who lost home in Winterset
WINTERSET, Iowa — Madison County residents, alongside friends and family of Winterset couple Ryan and Mandy Gainuss came together Saturday afternoon for a fundraiser at Covered Bridges Winery to help raise money for rebuilding efforts of the family's home that was destroyed in a deadly, EF-4 tornado in 2022.
Adult-only pool club opens in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new pool just for adults opened off of Hubbell Avenue near the Outlets of Des Moines on the Fourth of July. It’s called Broadway Beach House and it only allows entry to guests ages 21 and up. The club includes two bars, a...
Here's how many fireworks complaints were made in Des Moines this week
DES MOINES, Iowa — Fireworks complaints in Des Moines are up 7% from last year, according to the Des Moines Police Department. Officers responded to 721 fireworks-related complaints between the evening of July 1 and Friday morning. Police say 67% of the total calls for service were "of a...
Impacted by flooding in Iowa? Here's how you can get help
DES MOINES, Iowa — Recent flooding brought record-high river levels in Iowa, surpassing previous crests by an average of about 3.5 feet. Now, affected Iowans can apply for both state and federal aid. "Businesses are shuttered, Main Streets have been impacted, hospitals, nursing homes and other care facilities were...
'She’s doing well and in good spirits': Daughter of South Padre shark attack victim shares update on her mom
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — “She’s doing well and in good spirits,” Skylar Sullivent shared with WFAA after her mom, Tabatha Sullivent of Celina, survived a shark attack on South Padre Island on the 4th of July. The family is still at the hospital although Skylar's...
'She was loved by all': Carlisle community creating scholarship in memory of teen killed in crash
CARLISLE, Iowa — The Carlisle community continues to mourn nearly one month after losing one of their own. 15-year-old Hanna Shaffer, who had just finished her freshman year at Carlisle High School, was killed in a rollover crash last month. Two other teens were hospitalized as a result. As...
Illinois man says Des Moines trucking company let him go because of his dreadlocks
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Chicago man who worked at Des Moines' TMC Transportation has filed a civil rights complaint against the trucking company for wrongful termination and discrimination. Drew Harvey told Local 5 News on Thursday that he was let go by the company about two weeks ago...
Waukee celebrates Fourth of July at city's Centennial Park
WAUKEE, Iowa — From a parade to food trucks and even a mechanical bull, Waukee residents are celebrating the Fourth of July in style. The festivities began Thursday morning and run through 10 p.m. with a fireworks show finale. Everything is happening at Centennial Park at 1255 Warrior Lane.
Suspect charged with murder following fatal bar shooting in Clearfield
CLEARFIELD, Iowa — A man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing a 19-year-old man at a bar in Clearfield, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation said in a press release. 37-year-old Alan Schultz of Bedford is charged with Murder in the First Degree in the shooting death...
Totals of heavy rain received July 2
IOWA, USA — Tuesday evening was an active weather night as rain made its way across central Iowa. Flash flood warnings and even some tornado warnings went into effect as a result. High levels of rain fell, especially in Warren and Marion counties, which saw 4-5" in some spots....
Marion County sinkhole gets bigger
MARION COUNTY, Iowa — The Marion County sinkhole is becoming a growing eyesore. It first appeared last year, then re-opened in June. Local 5 was there checking out the scene in early June. Back then, the hole didn’t even touch the road. Now, it covers the entire width of the roadway.
Local 5 Weekend Guide: Mainframe First Friday, Beaverdale Books celebration
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Fourth of July falls on a Thursday this year, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop once the holiday is over. Local 5 rounded up five events happening in the Des Moines metro this weekend to help you keep the good times going.
Beaches at Lake Red Rock close amid rising water levels
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Two beaches at Lake Red Rock are closed as of Wednesday, July 3 as water levels continue to rise, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District announced. North Overlook Beach in Pella and Whitebreast Beach in Knoxville are both closed until swim lines can...
City of Urbandale reveals new flag design
URBANDALE, Iowa — The Urbandale City Council officially adopted a new city flag Tuesday following a comprehensive design process and months of public input. The flag features six U-shapes in white and light blue intertwined to form a star on a dark blue background. The interlocking U-shapes symbolize unity...
16-year-old girl dies in single-vehicle crash Tuesday night, Iowa State Patrol says
FORT DODGE, Iowa — A teenager has died and two others are injured following a single-vehicle accident in Fort Dodge Tuesday night, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report. Officials say 16-year-old Leah Claire Lynch of Fort Dodge was driving through Loomis Park when she lost control of...
Officials urge boaters to stay off Saylorville Lake over Fourth of July
JOHNSTON, Iowa — If you're trying to get out on the water for the Fourth of July, state officials are asking boaters to stay away from one of the more popular boating spots in the Des Moines metro. As of Wednesday morning, Saylorville Lake is sitting at just over...
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