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Atlantic tops overnight rainfall measurements: Find your city's total
IOWA, USA — Rain totals stacked up to the west overnight with areas like Atlantic and Carroll seeing over an inch, while folks off to the southeast may still be left out of the rain for the next few days. Ultimately, widespread 1-3” totals, with higher pockets, are likely...
New renderings give inside look at future Des Moines City Hall
DES MOINES, Iowa — For more than a century, Des Moines' historic city hall building has been a focal point of downtown. Despite its beauty and charm, city leaders say they've outgrown the space and want to get more of their departments under one roof. "It really doesn't meet...
Advocates, law enforcement react to temporary injunction on Iowa migrant reentry law
DES MOINES, Iowa — One law that will no longer be going into effect on July 1 is the law that allows state law enforcement to file criminal charges against people who have previously been denied reentry into the state or are facing deportation orders. Advocates say the injunction...
Scams continue to evolve, elderly and youth most affected
DES MOINES, Iowa — According to FBI data, elderly Iowans lost over $16 million to scams last year. That mirrors national trends among the elderly that show a notable increase in not only complaints but reported losses from 2022 to 2023. While those numbers may be eye-popping, an FBI...
IMPACT partners with local fire departments to collect fans, A/C units for donation
DES MOINES, Iowa — As the summer heats up, one organization is partnering with local fire departments to help Des Moines residents stay cool. IMPACT Community Action Partnership and area fire departments are collecting fans and air conditioners for families in need. "We typically have funding available to assist...
'Never forget': New Iowa cold case unit to work to find answers for hundreds of families
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Tuesday, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a new state cold case unit, consisting of a team of three investigators and one prosecutor who will work to solve the over-400 unsolved cold cases in Iowa. Cold cases, as defined by Steve Ponsetto, senior investigator...
Store clerk sustains minor injuries in Ottumwa armed robbery
OTTUMWA, Iowa — The Iowa Liquor and Tobacco Store at 1021 East Main in Ottumwa was robbed on June 4 according to the Ottumwa Police Department. The robbery took place at approximately 11:50 p.m., with the assailant being described as a "skinny male who was tall, wearing a read coat and black pants." The Ottumwa Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the suspect.
Ankeny Police Department searching for missing 16-year-old
ANKENY, Iowa — The Ankeny Police Department is searching for missing 16-year-old Lezaha Brown. Brown is 5'4" tall and weights 105 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen on Satuday, June 15 after she "left her residence on foot," the department said in a release.
Autopsy results of Mizzou student Riley Strain revealed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An autopsy conducted by the Davidson County, Tennessee, medical examiner found there was no foul play involved in the death of Riley Strain. Strain was a University of Missouri student who went missing in Nashville on March 8. His body was pulled from the Cumberland River on March 22.
Iowa reports 7th bird flu outbreak in dairy herd: What we know so far
Bird flu has now been identified in seven Iowa dairy herds, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Monday. The most recent case in Sioux County comes amid growing concerns about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza's (HPAI) impact on dairy farms. So far, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and...
'Why not Des Moines, Iowa?' | National Speech and Debate tournament brings thousands to Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines, Iowa is hosting the next two years of the National Speech & Debate Tournament. In 2025, the National Speech & Debate Association will celebrate its 100th tournament. The tournament is expected to bring in 10,000 people and planning has been underway for the...
NASCAR Cup Series makes an impact beyond the track
NEWTON, Iowa — Tens of thousands came out for the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series in Iowa over the weekend. The massive turnout had a big impact not just for racing fans, but the whole City of Newton. Over the weekend, every single seat in Iowa Speedway's bleachers was taken....
A judge temporarily blocks Iowa law that allows authorities to charge people facing deportation
DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked an Iowa law that allowed law enforcement in the state to file criminal charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who previously had been denied entry to the U.S. U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Locher issued a...
'High rate of speed' may have contributed to fatal crash, sheriff's office says
ALTOONA, Iowa — A man is dead after a single-car crash Monday morning in which he lost control of his car, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reported. According to the sheriff's office, the man was traveling south near the 6300 block of NE 46th Street when he lost control, entered the ditch and hit a tree, with the car rolling before coming to a stop on its roof.
Here are the new Iowa laws going into effect today
IOWA, USA — Gov. Kim Reynolds signed more than 180 bills into law in 2024, and many are set to take effect July 1. From putting new regulations on consumable hemp products and meat alternatives, to enforcing new penalties for making swatting calls, Local 5 rounded up some of the most notable laws going into effect July 1.
Hmong-American teen shares story of coming out: 'I'm proud of that'
WAUKEE, Iowa — Every person comes out in their own time, in their own way. It's their story to tell. For Jayden Song, a 16-year-old in Waukee, he understood from an early age coming out meant more than just now being openly gay. As a Hmong-American, he had to brace for the challenges that came with the intersectionality of two identities.
Fans sell out Iowa Speedway for first NASCAR race in Iowa
NEWTON, Iowa — Fans sold out the Iowa Speedway for the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol, Iowa's first ever NASCAR race. The high temperatures did not stop fans from filling the grandstand with excitement. NASCAR fans came from all across the country for this experience, something they say...
Little league facility broken into in Johnston
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Earlier this week, someone, or multiple people vandalized Johnston Little League's two facility sheds where the league keeps its machinery and carts. It's not the first time the league's sheds have been broken into, but the damage has never been this extensive. On Monday, the league's...
Clive man defrauds elderly people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars
CLIVE, Iowa — A man in Clive is being sentenced for defrauding elderly people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. And they weren’t the only ones tricked. Court documents show he defrauded insurance companies too. The layers of the fallout from this case are two-fold. This was...
July 1 law to allow more teens on roads this summer
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa State Patrol (ISP) is working to address a long-standing driving issue as Iowa typically sees more teenage driving deaths between Memorial Day and Labor Day every year. And with a new state law set to take effect on July 1, which will allow teenagers...
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