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Body recovered after Raccoon River drowning
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police announced Sunday that they have recovered the body of the victim who drowned Friday. The recovery by DMPD and the Des Moines Fire Department Water Emergency Team took place Saturday evening at the junction of the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers. The...
DMPD reports stabbing incident at SE 14th Street
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police said that a woman is in the hospital after a stabbing incident at the 5500 block of SE 14th Street, Des Moines. Des Moines Fire Department also responded to the call. The reported potential suspect is in custody, police said. DMPD said...
With cars reaching speeds over 160 mph at Iowa Speedway, those working behind the scenes look to keep drivers safe
NEWTON, Iowa — Some of the best drivers in the world will compete at Iowa Speedway during Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend. Several people are working behind the scenes to ensure they're safe and successful. With so much to focus on during a race, drivers rely on their team to...
Osceola lifts water restrictions, but the crisis isn't over
OSCEOLA, Iowa — Because of the amount of rain Iowa has been getting this year, most of the state is out of that years-long drought. Below is what the drought map looks like as of the second week of July. The yellow represents abnormally dry conditions, while the white...
Water rescue crews on Raccoon River for 'presumed drowning incident,' police say
DES MOINES, Iowa — Recovery efforts are underway following a "presumed drowning incident" in the Raccoon River, the Des Moines Police Department said. Police and the Des Moines Fire Department Water Emergency Team received a report about a person in the Raccoon River near SW 2nd Street around 10:50 a.m. Friday.
Des Moines police respond to crash at MLK Jr. Parkway and Bennett Avenue
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are on the scene of a crash Friday with at least one injury but as many as three reported. The crash occurred at the intersection of MLK Jr. Parkway and Bennett Avenue, just north of Hickman Road, and "one driver has run from the scene," DMPD said on X.
2024 ESPYS: Caitlin Clark wins 2 awards
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark's list of awards just keeps getting longer. The Iowa women's basketball legend and Indiana Fever rookie won two awards at the 2024 ESPYS Thursday night. Clark beat out three other nominees to win "Best Record-Breaking Performance" in recognition of her breaking Pete Maravich's record to...
Devastated by record flooding and tornadoes, Iowa tallies over $130 million in storm damage
DES MOINES, Iowa — Record flooding and powerful tornadoes ravaged parts of Iowa for weeks this spring, destroying or damaging thousands of homes, closing roads and bridges and costing over $130 million in infrastructure damage, officials said Thursday. The disasters touched two-thirds of Iowa's 99 counties, starting with devastating...
Missing Jasper County woman was last seen 2 weeks ago, Colfax police say
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Colfax police are asking the public for help locating a missing woman who is considered "endangered." 40-year-old Leslie Jean Crow, who resides in Baxter but formerly lived in Colfax, left her home for Cedar Rapids on or around June 18, police said. Crow had two...
Finding hope in the fight: How a local organization is helping people in addiction recover
DES MOINES, Iowa — The opioid epidemic has stolen countless lives across America and that doesn’t stop at Iowa. According to state data so far this year, 60 people in Iowa have died in opioid-related deaths. In 2023, 238 people died. Full Circle Recovery Community Center in Des...
Hy-Vee and INDYCAR announce multiyear partnership extension
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — On the eve of the 2024 Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend, Hy-Vee and INDYCAR announced that they are extending their partnership. Under a new multiyear deal, Hy-Vee will remain the title sponsor for the event. “We are so proud to continue the partnership with Hy-Vee...
Stretch of Maury Street closed due to water main breaks, DMPD says
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police reported Thursday evening that a stretch of Maury Street will be temporarily closed due to two water main breaks. The road will be closed from Southeast 18th Street to Southeast 25th Street. Crews are on scene to begin the repair, DMPD said....
Multiple crashes reported along I-235 in downtown Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police reported multiple crashes Thursday afternoon, causing a massive slowdown in traffic on I-235 westbound including downtown interchanges. Des Moines Fire Department responded to assist in one minor injury while "three property damage crashes" also took place, DMPD said. Lengthy delays were expected...
Court to decide on injunction requests from Iowa consumable hemp businesses
DES MOINES, Iowa — The fight over the legality of THC-infused hemp products were brought before a district court on Thursday, as two, separate lawsuits detail challenges against a new state law regulating edibles and beverages containing hemp-derived THC, a chemical compound that gives people a "high effect." Both...
CNBC releases 2024 'Top States for Business' report: Here's where Iowa landed
IOWA, USA — Iowa has jumped into the top 15 on CNBC's annual list of "America's Top States for Business," the first time it has done so since 2022. Iowa ranked No. 14 in the 2024 rankings, which were released on Thursday. Iowa jumped nine spots in this year's rankings after placing No. 23 on CNBC's 2023 list. Iowa previously ranked No. 12 overall in 2022 and No. 21 overall in 2021.
Man dies after being struck by train, Wapello County Sheriff's Office says
AGENCY, Iowa — A man has died after being struck by a train, the Wapello County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. On Saturday, July 6, the sheriff's office received a call from BNSF Railway, saying a westbound train had hit a person on the tracks just west of Agency. 47-year-old...
Kyle Ricke found guilty of first-degree murder in shooting death of Algona officer
SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa — A Dickinson County jury has found Kyle Ricke guilty of first-degree murder in the death of an Algona police officer. After two days of trial, jurors came to the conclusion that Ricke intentionally killed officer Kevin Cram in September 2023. The state argued that it...
'The Tonight Show' hosts to be honored with butter sculptures at Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — It wouldn't be the Iowa State Fair without the iconic butter cow sculpture, but this year, the buttery bovine will share the spotlight with some notable nighttime personalities. Traditionally, the butter cow is accompanied by sculptures of famous figures or noteworthy Iowans. This year, it...
Iowa Democrat questions Biden's ability to win in November: 'The narrative of the race has shifted'
DES MOINES, Iowa — As more Democrats on Capitol Hill raise questions over whether President Joe Biden is fit for a second term in office, a prominent Iowa Democrat is weighing in. "We thought Biden was our best hope," said Polk County Administrator John Norris. "I think that's not...
Shooting victim transports themselves to hospital, Des Moines police investigating
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting near the 2600 block of Douglas Avenue after a victim transported themselves to a hospital. Danger is not a concern in the neighborhood where the incident occurred, DMPD said. The victim is expected to survive, they added.
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