Episodes

  • Des Moines: Rain ends, mild week ahead in Des Moines | June 22

    Des Moines: Rain ends, mild week ahead in Des Moines | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Des Moines officials are reviewing a five-year highway plan and Pleasant Hill has paused tax incentives as infrastructure decisions shape the metro area. A motorcyclist was injured near MercyOne and traffic is delayed after a multi-vehicle crash on I-235.
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  • Des Moines: Dog attack leaves woman hospitalized in Des Moines | June 21

    Des Moines: Dog attack leaves woman hospitalized in Des Moines | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Des Moines — A woman was hospitalized after a serious dog attack on the north side near a residential area, prompting authorities to urge pet owners to keep animals leashed. Meanwhile, the annual Cajun Fest in West Des Moines raised thousands for children’s charities, with co-founder Kevin Schlueter highlighting its growth from a backyard boil to a community event.
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  • Des Moines: Garage and Vehicles Destroyed in Sheldon Fire | June 20

    Des Moines: Garage and Vehicles Destroyed in Sheldon Fire | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Des Moines — A structure fire in Sheldon destroyed a garage and two vehicles, while pet owners are advised to prepare for 4th of July fireworks. A dog attack on Euclid Avenue and a Des Moines man charged with two shootings also made headlines.
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  • Des Moines: Developer Sues City Over Sports Facility Dispute | June 19

    Des Moines: Developer Sues City Over Sports Facility Dispute | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Des Moines officials face a major legal battle over a $142 million countersuit from Johnston developers over a stalled sports facility, while the Iowa ALICE report highlights 34% of households struggling with basic needs. The city council in Ames also debates a LightEdge data center near the airport, and federal funds boost DART upgrades as a beloved Peruvian restaurant, Panka Peruvian, prepares to close.
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  • Des Moines: Des Moines police release arrest video of former school superintendent | June 18

    Des Moines: Des Moines police release arrest video of former school superintendent | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Des Moines faces a major public safety moment with the arrest of former superintendent Ian Roberts, captured on video, and grapples with a looming $12 million budget shortfall for 2028. A Des Moines pet store owner, Michael Jensen, has pleaded guilty to animal neglect and abuse charges after over a dozen animals were seized.
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  • Des Moines: Iowa Officials Eradicate Contagious Swine Virus | June 17

    Des Moines: Iowa Officials Eradicate Contagious Swine Virus | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Des Moines officials announced the eradication of the Pseudorabies virus after months of containment efforts, while DART riders struggle with the chaos of a redesigned bus system. A Des Moines meteorologist, Jeriann Ritter, received a Distinguished Service Award despite stepping down from her role due to ALS, and an appeals court ordered a new trial in an Urbandale school sexual abuse case.
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  • Des Moines: Grimes father faces murder charges in baby's death | June 16

    Des Moines: Grimes father faces murder charges in baby's death | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Des Moines: A Grimes father faces murder charges after his 2-month-old died in 2025, and Gifty Gilman is charged with child endangerment after her 2-year-old was found in a pond near Stuart. The city also warns about credit card skimmers in gas pumps and announces a shift in Ames' waste management strategy.
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  • Des Moines: Zach Johnson wins home state golf tournament in Des Moines | June 15

    Des Moines: Zach Johnson wins home state golf tournament in Des Moines | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Des Moines — Zach Johnson won his first major title at the Principal Charity Classic in Wakonda, while fire crews battled a severe silo fire in Aurelia. A high-speed chase in Guthrie County led to an arrest, and a quirky April Fool’s ham ball contest in Indianola raised funds for mental health.
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