Marijuana Arrests: Two people have been arrested after police found... - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

Polk County authorities say they are holding two Des Moines residents on $105,000 bond after the confiscation of more than 300 pounds of marijuana.

Cash seized in Des Moines probe isn't just bad - it's really bad - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

Some of the more than $6,000 in counterfeit cash seized by Des Moines police contains printing errors never intended for circulation, detectives said Thursday.

Schools Group Puts Director On Leave 1hr - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

The Iowa Association of School Boards has placed its executive director on administrative leave pending an investigation into financial problems at the schools group.

Police: Group Drops $7,000 In Bad Checks 2hr - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

Police in Des Moines and five surrounding communities said Thursday that they are tracking an alleged ring of payroll check forgers.

Education Protest: Students from local districts packed the Capitol... - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Kids are outnumbering lawmakers at the state Capitol as students from the Des Moines and Southeast Polk districts rally to protest planned cuts to arts programs.

Cities Compete For New Google Service 1hr - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Three central Iowa communities are competing to land the world's fastest Internet connection.

Democrat Schmitz to seek re-election to Iowa Senat... - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Sen. Becky Schmitz, D-Fairfield, filed petitions this week to make official her re-election bid for the Iowa Senate.

Officer Returns: a Des Moines police officer who was injured on the job in October is back to work - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

A Des Moines police officer who was run over by a pickup truck while on duty has returned to work.

Des Moines man sentenced to life in 2004 slaying - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

A Polk County judge has sentenced a Des Moines man to life in prison for the 2004 murder of 54-year-old Lance Morningstar.

Des Moines Goes for Google Fiber Internet - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Google wants to bring a super-high-speed internet service to a city or communities, and the city of Des Moines wants to be that city.

'Rocket Man Coming to Des Moines Next Month - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

The announcement came Monday morning at 7:00 AM. Elton John is bringing his greatest hits concert tour to Des Moines.

Des Moines volunteer opportunities - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services is looking for a volunteer to open the doors at the front of the Riverplace building for homicide survivors before their support group the third Tuesday of each month from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Contact Sara McMillan at 286-2026. The Salvation Army is working with Feed the Children and needs volunteers to help ...

Noise Report: The West Des Moines city council could decide to change ... - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

The West Des Moines city council is discussing a noise ordinance at its Monday meeting and it could affect the Val-Air Ballroom.

Des Moines Scenester: Trip Marxx - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Local rapper Tripp Marxx , 24, has been rapping in Des Moines for seven years. Tripp Marxx Tripp Marxx , , 24, is a Des Moines rapper performing at 9:30 p.m. Friday at the House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand Ave.

Injured Des Moines officer wins footrace on first day back on the job - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Des Moines Police Officer Nick Lloyd, left, receives a congratulatory handshake from Assistant Police Chief James O'Donnell after receiving an award at Wednesday's ceremony.

Stabbing Investigation: Des Moines police are investigating an... - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Des Moines police say they will continue to investigate a stabbing despite the victim's preference no charges be filed.

U.S. Workers More Confident on Having Enough Retirement Savings, EBRI Says - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

U.S. workers are more confident about having enough savings for retirement even after the percentage of savers declined, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute .

Suspicious Briefcase Found at Polk County Jail - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

The briefcase was found on Monday. Sheriff's Deputy Jana Rooker says it belonged to a person who had been arrested.

Take another look at Anawim housing program in Des Moines - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Are you frustrated by the cold, yet? If you are, you are not alone. In a Des Moines grocery store, a crying child who was apparently frustrated at having to put on a bulky coat before leaving the store, exemplified the sentiments of many passing by.

$1.3 million stimulus slated for Des Moines bus service - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

The Des Moines area is to receive $1.3 million in federal money for bus service.

Friends of Forest Ave. Library host Soul Food Festival - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Hungry diners filled up Saturday on a spread of classic Southern delicacies at the annual Soul Food Festival hosted by the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library.

Merrill girls’ basketball earns 6th city crown - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

The Merrill Middle School eighth-grade girls’ basketball teams finished the season as city champions for the sixth consecutive year.

Hoover band members head to Japan - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

The Hoover High School band is headed to the Land of the Rising Sun.

Scottish Rite residents hang loose - Wed, 10 Mar 2010

As spring fever sets in, the residents at Scottish Rite Park, 2909 Woodland Ave., enjoyed a warm "summer afternoon" around the pool on Saturday.

Merrill teacher leads quest to get iPods - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Twenty-five i-Pod Touch pocket computers worth $5,000 are coming soon to Merrill Middle School after students, parents, friends and teachers pulled together to win an online contest.

Every School Every Thursday — Des Moines West - Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Kindergarten registration for students wishing to attend Des Moines Public Schools during the 2010-11 school year will be from 1 to 7 tonight at most elementary schools. Children must be five years old by Sept. 15 to enroll. Families should bring verification of birth date (birth certificate), immunization record, and proof of address (power bill, rental agreement, etc.). For more information call 242-7725. All DMPS elementary schools are participating, except Capitol View, Moulton and River Woods, which follow a year-round calendar, and held their registration on Feb. 11.

Rider choir conquers competition - Mon, 08 Mar 2010

As Eric Shepard sat in the Southeast Polk High School auditorium waiting for awards to be announced from a recent show choir competition, he had two thoughts: I hope we make finals. And, if we don’t, I hope the kids can at least feel good about their performance.

DM lacks money to repair all potholes - Mon, 08 Mar 2010

City spent over $4 million clearing streets. Main roads will be fixed first; others will have to wait.

Windsor Heights will see tax rate decrease - Mon, 08 Mar 2010

City gives residents a break, but taxes could still go up, as state officials increased the residential rollback.

Guest column from State Sen. Brad Zaun: Bill amendment will close nude dancing loophole - Mon, 08 Mar 2010

Did you know that Iowa has been in the national news again? It was brought to my attention that there was a loophole in Iowa law in regards to minors allowed to perform nude dancing. I got on the senate floor and advocated to outlaw this.

Police investigate shooting in Des Moines - Mon, 08 Mar 2010

A Des Moines man is being treated at a local hospital for a gunshot wound to his leg.

Supporters Plan Rally Friday At Maid-Rite - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Supporters plan a rally Friday at the Maid-Rite in Marshalltown after health officials told the restaurant to change how it makes its meals after 80 years in business.

SNEAK PEEK: Maid-Rite CEO Talks About Controversy - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Preview of a new KCCI story by Amanda Lewis.

Top Feds In Iowa To Probe Ag Industry - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Two members of President Obama's cabinet will travel to Ankeny on Friday to hear concerns about consolidation and competition within the agricultural industry.

Teen Swept Away By Flood Waters - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Officials said a 13-year-old girl is recovering after she was swept away by flood waters in rural Alta Vista in northeast Iowa.

DM Police Raid Finds 300 Pounds Of Marijuana - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Polk County authorities said they are holding two Des Moines residents on $105,000 bond after the confiscation of more than 300 pounds of marijuana.

Police: Man Shows Up Drunk At DUI Sentencing - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Authorities say a drunken driver showed up for his sentencing hearing drunk again.

Director On Leave After Audit Shows $157,000 Raise - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
The board of the Iowa Association of School Boards has put executive director Maxine Kilcrease on administrative leave pending a full investigation into financial irregularities.

New Pics: Hundreds In Line For Elton John Tickets - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Tickets are now on sale for the Elton John concert.

Is Coach Lickliter Leaving Iowa? - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Feds Say Iowa Misspent $10.5M In Flood Aid - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Federal auditors said Iowa officials misspent more than $10.5 million in federal flood aid for Cedar Rapids businesses.

Iowa Education To Get $127M In Fed. Funds - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
More than $127 million in federal money is headed to Iowa, officials announced on Friday.

Flooding To Close Fleur Drive - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Latest flooding projections show that drivers may need to plan a different route downtown on Monday morning.

Driver Hits, Kills 2 Stuck Motorists On I-80 - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Authorities said two people walking away from a stuck car were killed after they were hit by another car on Interstate 80 in eastern Iowa.

Police: 'Really Bad' Fake $100s Lead To Arrests - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Des Moines police said some counterfeit money showing up in the area isn't just bad - it's really bad.

State Patrol District Office Closing - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
The Iowa Department of Public Safety said Thursday that it is closing its District 14 headquarters in Ottumwa as a cost-cutting measure.

UI, Cedar Rapids Brace For Flooding - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
The University of Iowa is still recovering from historic floods in 2008, but the school is preparing for the potential for more high water this spring.

Ex-Coach Berry Boosts UNI's Bench - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
A man who's been on basketball benches for more than a half-century is getting some of the credit for the University of Northern Iowa basketball team's success.

Serial Bank Robber Found Guilty - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
A jury found Jason Lee Bowers guilty on bank robbery charges on Wednesday.

Lawmakers Approve Ed Thomas Bill - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
The Iowa House has approved a measure that would require hospitals to notify police when a patient wanted for a crime is released.

More Parents Considering Private Schools - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Private schools have seen a jump in enrollment in the past couple years and expect to see more now that public schools are slashing their budgets.

Police: Group Drops $7,000 In Bad Checks - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Police in Des Moines and five surrounding communities said Thursday that they are tracking an alleged ring of payroll check forgers.

New Projections Released On State's Future Finances - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
A panel charged with projecting that state of Iowa's future finances announced Thursday that they expect flat earnings in the next two fiscal years.

Senate Approves Domestic Abuse Gun Bill - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Lawmakers have given final approval Thursday to a measure that forces those convicted of domestic abuse to give up their guns.

Man Sentenced In 4-Year-Old's Sexual Assault - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
A Cedar Rapids man convicted of sexually abusing a 4-year-old girl has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Democrats To Trim Tax Credits By $115M - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
Legislative Democrats said Thursday that they would slash spending on state tax credits by $115 million and put in place new oversight for programs that remain.

Shooting on 21XX BELLE AVENUE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
A 15-year-old Maquoketa man was shot while his sister was driving an SUV.

Arrest on 25XX LOGAN AVE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Police arrested Veronica May, 35, and Francisco Marquez, 41 on charges of possession, conspiracy to deliver narcotics and failure to affix a drug tax stamp.

Assault on 23XX HICKMAN ROAD, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Mon, 08 Mar 2010
An 8-year-old girl stabbed her uncle three times after her mother ordered the child to grab a knife during a fight at a west-side Des Moines apartment.

Robbery on 30XX FOREST AVE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Three men entered the store and one of them pointed a black handgun at an employee. The man yelled that she had 15 seconds, then banged his hand on the counter.

Shooting on 11XX 42ND STREET, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Sun, 07 Mar 2010
Andre Leniar Hill, 59, was shot at his residence.

Burglary on FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Thu, 04 Mar 2010
Charles E. Bentley, 55 broke into a church and stole utensils, clothes, electronic equipment and a 26-inch flat-screen TV.

Assault on 2XX MCKINLEY AVE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Wed, 03 Mar 2010
Des Moines Police are investigating a domestic incident that left two people in critical condition. Police were called to 215 McKinley Ave. at 6:50 a.m. Wednesd

Shooting on 21XX EVERGREEN AVE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Wed, 03 Mar 2010
A man was taken to a Des Moines medical center after shooting.

Robbery on 18TH STREET AND GRAND AVENUE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Tue, 02 Mar 2010
A man was stabbed in a robbery.

Arrest on 1XX SOUTH 50TH STREET, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Tue, 02 Mar 2010
Police arrested an 18-year-old Norwalk man for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Assault on 17TH STREET AND GRAND AVENUE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Tue, 02 Mar 2010
A man had been in a fight and was stabbed near the WHO-TV offices.

Theft on 19XX GRAND AVE., Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Mon, 01 Mar 2010
Employees at Goodwill reported a bag of cash totaling $1,034 was stolen from the store after an employee forgot it on a bookshelf overnight.

Arrest on 18XX 50TH STREET, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Mon, 01 Mar 2010
Police arrested a 44-year-old Bouton man for driving with a revoked license.

Arrest on 31XX UNIVERSITY AVE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Mon, 01 Mar 2010
Amber Harvey, 32, is charged with eluding and child endangerment.

Arrest on 18XX 22ND STREET, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Mon, 01 Mar 2010
Police arrested a 25-year-old Des Moines man for OWI.

Arrest on 1XX GLENDALE DRIVE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Sun, 28 Feb 2010
Police arrested a 28-year-old Waukee man for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

Arrest on 73XX HICKMAN ROAD, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Sun, 28 Feb 2010
Police arrested a 26-year-old Des Moines man for second-offense OWI.

Theft on 1XX SOUTHEAST LAUREL STREET, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Sun, 28 Feb 2010
Employees of a Grimes company reported a burglary to a vehicle.

Burglary on 1XX 56TH STREET, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Sun, 28 Feb 2010
A West Des Moines man reported a burglary that occurred at his home while his family was on vacation. Items taken included three laptops, three watches, jewelry

Arrest on 110XX DOUGLAS AVENUE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Sun, 28 Feb 2010
Officers responded to a verbal domestic dispute. No charges were filed.

Assault on 51XX 72ND ST., Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Sun, 28 Feb 2010
Officers responded to a report of a 45-year-old man assaulting a child at Metro Ice Sports Facility. No charges have been filed.

Assault on 13XX CLINTON AVENUE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Sun, 28 Feb 2010
A Des Moines man was arrested on charges of domestic assault causing injury and obstruction of emergency communications after allegedly attacking his wife.

Theft on 23XX EAST 12TH STREET, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Sun, 28 Feb 2010
A TV and an Xbox 360 were reported stolen.

Theft on 11XX SOUTHWEST LELAND AVENUE, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Sun, 28 Feb 2010
Two vehicle titles and other miscellaneous items were reported stolen.

Assault on 54XX MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY, Des Moines, IA (via spotcrime.com) - Sun, 28 Feb 2010
A Waukee woman reported a sexual assault at Blue Moon Piano Bar. She said two men followed her into the bathroom and assaulted her.