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Over 20 counties in northwest Iowa face record flooding levels
SPENCER, Iowa — Iowa is seeing record levels of flooding, as 22 counties in northwest Iowa have seen around 15" of rain. "I can tell you the devastation is severe, and it's widespread," said Gov. Kim Reynolds, in a press conference Sunday afternoon. The river levels have reached several...
Gov. Kim Reynolds holds press conference on Iowa flooding
IOWA, USA — Floodwaters forced people out of their homes in parts of Iowa, the result of weeks of rain, while much of the United States longed for relief Saturday from yet another round of extraordinary heat. Sirens blared at 2 a.m. in Rock Valley, Iowa, population 4,200, where...
Knoxville High School alumni working to revitalize historic stadium
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — A group of Knoxville High School alumni have unveiled a multi-year plan to renovate and revitalize the city's historic Ken Locke Stadium, which sits vacant now that the high school choose to move its football games to a different stadium. Opened over 85 years ago, Ken...
Monte Morris returning to Ames for his 5th annual basketball camp
AMES, Iowa — Minnesota Timberwolves guard and former Iowa State star Monte Morris is set to return to Iowa on Aug. 3 and 4 for his fifth annual basketball camp. The two-day camp in Ames for kids ages 7-17 is focused on growing participants fundamentals, skills and basketball IQ.
Dan Marburger honored at rededication ceremony for fallen educators
EMPORIA, Kan. — Former Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger was honored on Friday morning at the National Memorial to Fallen Educators in Emporia, Kansas for his life service as an educator and actions during the Jan. 4 school shooting. The memorial has close to 200 former educators’ names,...
Local attorney works pro bono to help Afghani family call Iowa home
DES MOINES, Iowa — Since August of 2021 fear lingers in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power. This left any Afghan citizen with ties to the United States at risk to be attacked or worse - killed. Senior attorney at Dorsey Law Firm, Jennifer Block primarily worked as a...
3 dead, multiple others shot outside Arkansas grocery store, authorities confirm
FORDYCE, Ark. — Authorities in Fordyce responded to a shooting outside of a local grocery store where multiple victims were shot on Friday, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office confirmed. Police said the incident happened at the Mad Butcher grocery store around 11:38 a.m. on Friday. Arkansas State Police have...
Sac County Sheriff reveals David Schultz's cause of death
SAC CITY, Iowa — Officials have determined a cause of death for David Schultz, the once missing Wall Lake man whose body was found in April. Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure confirmed the state medical examiner's findings that Schultz died from hypothermia related to acute meth intoxication. Schultz's death certificate states he had the drug in his system and died after being exposed to the cold temperatures.
Reward doubled for information on missing Iowa news anchor and MN native Jodi Huisentruit
LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. — Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared 29 years ago this month and the private investigator determined to find her remains is doubling the reward in a last ditch effort to get more information. Steve Ridge sat down KARE 11 reporter Jennifer Hoff to talk more...
ISU men's basketball returning most of last years scoring, looks to build after Sweet 16 season
AMES, Iowa — When the 2024-25 men's basketball season starts, Iowa State will most likely open the season in the AP Top 25 for first time since 2016. While Iowa State has exceeded low to middle expectations in the first three years of the Otzelberger era, they will have a high bar to clear in 2024-25.
Summer programs for youth in central Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — During summer vacation, it can be hard for parents to keep their kids on a healthy schedule and out of trouble, something Founder and CEO of Creative Visions Ako Abdul-Samad said his organization is working on. "Young people are still looking for things to get...
DMPD arrest 18-year-old following early morning stabbing
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Police Department and Des Moines Fire Department reported to the scene of a 'large juvenile dispute' early Thursday morning after which DMPD reported an arrest. At 4:39 a.m. DMPD and DMFD reported to the call at 2212 Merle Hay Road where they found...
Suspect in early June homicide still at large, Marshalltown police say
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Marshalltown police are asking the public for help locating a suspect in an ongoing murder investigation. 18-year-old Victor Antonio Delgadillo of Marshalltown is wanted on charges of Murder in the First Degree and Harassment in the First Degree. Police first began their search for Delgadillo earlier...
Iowa Restaurant Association launches new Latino Hospitality Council
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Restaurant Association (IRA) has created a new initiative to support one of the state's fastest-growing populations. With nearly 10 percent of the state's restaurants owned and operated by Hispanic Iowans, the IRA has whisked up a new plan to support them better. Gloria...
Marshalltown Water Works raising water rates by 12% in July
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Marshalltown Water Works Board of Trustees approved a plan to increase its water rates for residents by 12% beginning on July 1. The increases in rates are due to million-dollar projects planned by the water works to expand its water works plant, replace its water main and expand its well field.
Multiple agencies respond to crash in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — West Des Moines police and several other agencies responded to a crash between a van and a semi-truck Wednesday afternoon. Police responded to reports of a crash on S. 88th Street between E.P True Parkway and Cody Drive at around 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to Sgt. Adam Porath of West Des Moines police.
Local 5 Weekend Guide: Cajun Fest, Bondurant Battle of the Bands
DES MOINES, Iowa — Thursday, June 20 is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. While we might not have specific summer solstice celebrations on the calendar, there are still plenty of ways to get out and enjoy all the season has to offer.
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...
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