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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...
Des Moines Buccaneers pull out of lease agreement in Merle Hay Mall, leaving businesses concerned
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers have officially dropped out of its' lease agreement, Local 5 learned Tuesday morning, after two years of commitment. Now, local small businesses within Merle Hay Mall are left on thin ice, wondering what the future will look like. "This Buc thing...
A Panther becomes a Cyclone as Nate Heise joins ISU roster
AMES, Iowa — "Right away, within the first hour or two." That's how long it took for Iowa State to reach out to fifth-year senior Nate Heise when he entered the transfer portal. Heise, the University of Northern Iowa's leading scorer in 2023-24, already had relationships in Ames. Two...
Here's how to stay updated on road conditions before going out for the Fourth of July
CHEROKEE, Iowa — Because of storm-related road closures, this year’s Fourth of July travels might take a little more planning than some are used to. According to Iowa State Patrol, as of Tuesday morning, far west and northwest Iowa are looking at the most road closures. Some major closures include I-29 and I-680. Multiple state and county roads have been impacted.
ISU men's basketball prepares for tough schedule in upcoming season
AMES, Iowa — Last week, the Big 12 announced the matchups for the 2024-25 season. For the first time, teams will play a 20 game conference schedule. Schools will play five teams home and away while playing the other 10 just once. This season, Iowa State will play Arizona,...
Ottumwa police: Truck backs over 8-year-old, kills child
OTTUMWA, Iowa — A child was killed Tuesday after a truck backed over him, according to the Ottumwa Police Department. First responders arrived around 12:25 p.m. to the East Alley of the 200 Block of North Hancock and Dewey Street in Ottumwa to find the 8-year-old who died due to the incident.
Severe weather updates: Tornado Warning issued for several Iowa counties
DES MOINES, Iowa — Tuesday evening is shaping up to be in terms of weather as storms roll across the state. The Local 5 Weather Team forecasts that the most likely areas to see severe storms will be along and south of a line from Red Oak to Des Moines to Cedar Rapids after 3 p.m. The storm window opened at 3 p.m. and closes as storms exit the area to the east by 8 p.m.
Smithfield Foods to close Altoona facility
ALTOONA, Iowa — Another Iowa food processing plant is shutting its doors, just days after Tyson Foods closed its plant in Perry for good. Smithfield Foods plans to close its Altoona ham-boning facility to improve manufacturing efficiency, the company said in a press release. The company plans to close the plant at the end of August, but did not indicate a specific date.
Ex-police chief sentenced to 5 years in prison for false statements to buy guns
DES MOINES, Iowa — The former Adair, Iowa police chief has been sentenced to five years in prison for lying to the federal government in order to obtain funds to buy multiple guns. Brad Wendt was convicted by a federal jury in February of lying to federal authorities to...
CenturyLink: Damaged fiber cable causes internet outage in Norwalk
NORWALK, Iowa — Some CenturyLink customers in Norwalk are without internet Tuesday morning due to a damaged fiber cable, Lumen Technologies told Local 5. In a statement, a Lumen spokesperson said in part, "Restoring services for our customers is our top priority. We’ll provide regular updates, and we appreciate your patience and understanding."
'The Prodigy' returns home to defend his title
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Disc Golf Pro Tour's fourth annual Des Moines Challenge gets underway at Pickard Park in Indianola on Friday. As the tour returns to Des Moines, so does Iowan Gannon Buhr. Buhr, at 19-years old, enters the weekend as the No. 1 ranked played on...
Gov. Reynolds asks Dept. of Labor to reconsider youth labor law fines on small businesses
DES MOINES, Iowa — In a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor, Gov. Kim Reynolds has requested reconsideration and renegotiation of fines against small businesses in Iowa that face closure. According to Reynolds' letter, small businesses face up to $180,000 in fines. The fines came because federal law...
Iowa floodwaters bring increased danger to swimmers and boaters
DES MOINES, Iowa — For those who enjoy getting out on the water during the Fourth of July, it's encouraged to take safety into consideration. However, now that flood waters are submerging parts of the state, it's adding a new layer of danger. Those high waters are creating challenges....
Polk County included in Flood Watch affecting multiple Iowa counties
DES MOINES, Iowa — A flood watch is in effect tonight through Tuesday morning for portions of northern and western Iowa. Heavy rainfall is expected to develop with thunderstorms moving in from Nebraska. Streaks of 1-3" of rain look likely, but a few locations rising into the 3-5" range are possible.
Riverview Park closes brand new restrooms due to 'severe' vandalism
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Parks and Recreation announced in a public post Monday that over the weekend their newest restroom facilities at Riverview Park were severely vandalized with fireworks. Due to the severity of the damage, the facilities were immediately shut down until further notice. "Unfortunately, this...
Ames police: Motorcyclist dies following accident Sunday afternoon
AMES, Iowa — A motorcyclist has died following an accident Sunday afternoon, Ames police said in a press release. Police and fire personnel responded to the area of Bloomington Road and Top-O-Hollow Road to investigate a report of a motorcycle crash around 4 p.m. Sunday. When they arrived, first...
5 addiction recovery organizations to receive opioid settlement funds from Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Polk County will distribute almost $1 million in opioid settlement funds to organizations dedicated to supporting people impacted by substance use. The county will allocate the money to five different organizations over the next two years: Bridges of Iowa, Full Circle Recovery, Primary Health Care, St. Vincent de Paul and UCS Healthcare.
Kenny Bednarek qualifies for second race at 2024 Paris Olympics
EUGENE, Ore. — Kenny Bednarek will now be competing in two races at the 2024 Paris Olympics following his second-place finish in the 200 meters Sunday at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Oregon. Although he ran a 19.59 second personal record-setting race, he fell just short of...
Suspect dead following shooting that wounded 2 Waterloo police officers
WATERLOO, Iowa — Two Waterloo police officers were wounded and a suspect was killed in a shooting Sunday morning near a park in Waterloo. Police responded to a report of a man with a gun riding a bike in a neighborhood near just before 8:30 a.m. near the 200 block of Manson Street.
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