Urbandale woman charged following multiple hit-and-run incidents in central Iowa
An Urbandale woman is facing multiple charges following several reports of hit-and-run crashes in Des Moines on Friday.
May 30, 2026Open source
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Urbandale police officer rescues ducklings from storm drain
Urbandale PD said the rescue serves as a reminder that no call is too small when it comes to helping the community.
May 30, 2026Open source
KCCI Investigates finds Urbandale sinkhole unchanged as city waits on site plan review
The hole appeared last month and finds it looks nearly same in size and condition. The road into the apartment parking lock remains fully blocked off.
May 27, 2026Open source
Crews respond to fire at apartment building in Urbandale
Crews respond to fire at apartment building in Urbandale
May 15, 2026Open source
Police respond to domestic dispute standoff in Urbandale
Police are investigating a domestic dispute that led to a standoff in Urbandale.
May 5, 2026Open source
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Iowa lawyer sanctioned for dishonesty, wide-ranging ‘trail of deception’
The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the license of a Des Moines attorney accused of incompetence and “fleecing” her clients.
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines residents voice concerns over rising nitrate levels in water as summer begins
With rising nitrate levels, families in central Iowa face restrictions and concerns this summer. Amid this, Central Iowa Water Works may enforce stricter mea...
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines East senior Kiya James ready to play softball on the big stage at UCLA
From Des Moines to the West Coast, Kiya James makes history as Iowa's first softball player to earn a scholarship to UCLA. 🌟 Find out her incredible story!
May 30, 2026Open source
Volunteers at Hy-Vee pack hygiene kits for service members
Volunteers at Hy-Vee in West Des Moines assembled hygiene kits for active-duty service members stationed in Iowa and four other states.
May 29, 2026Open source
Iowa men's basketball to play Creighton at Casey's Center in Des Moines
The Iowa men's basketball team will return to Des Moines in November to take on Creighton.
May 28, 2026Open source
Your guide to Des Moines-area swimming pools and aquatic centers
Pool season is just getting started. Here's where you can take a dip in central Iowa.
May 28, 2026Open source
See live vote totals for important local races in May 16, 2026 Louisiana election
A ballot box is seen during early voting at the Polk County Election Office, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ORG...
May 17, 2026Open source
Former Ankeny Christian Academy band teacher avoids prison sentence in student assault case
Michael Scott Burrows received probation and no prison time after an Alford plea to assault causing mental illness, avoiding the sex offender registry.
May 16, 2026Open source
First homes of affordable housing initiative hit the market in Des Moines
First homes of affordable housing initiative hit the market in Des Moines
May 15, 2026Open source
Iowa wrestling community rallies after 15-year-old breaks neck
At University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, a CT scan revealed Ankeny wrestler Layne Hearne had fractured and dislocated his C6 and C7 vertebrae — which w...
May 12, 2026Open source
DMACC receives federal money for new Ankeny trades and industry facility
U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn announced Monday at DMACC that the community college will receive $2 million in federal funding for its facility project.
May 11, 2026Open source
ICE sued over plans to deport Polk County man to Vietnam
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is being taken to court over its efforts to deport an Iowa man back to his home country of Vietnam.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Iowa Supreme Court split decision dismisses officer-involved shooting lawsuit
Davenport resident Robert Mitchell was shot and killed by Scott County Deputy Greg Hill during a traffic stop on October 23, 2018.
May 30, 2026Open source
Former eastern Iowa city clerk sentenced in theft case
Former McCausland city clerk Sheila Bosworth has been sentenced for theft and improper spending.
May 30, 2026Open source
NutriSport closing its Iowa City location less than a year after opening
The store cites rising costs and reduced summer traffic as contributing factors to the closure.
May 30, 2026Open source
Police file additional charges in connection to Iowa City Pedestrian Mall shooting
Iowa City police announced a number of additional charges in connection to last month's shooting at the pedestrian mall.
May 27, 2026Open source
Young girl critically injured in accidental shooting in eastern Iowa
A young girl was critically injured in an accidental shooting Sunday night at a home south of Libertyville, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
May 27, 2026Open source
Coroner identifies Iowa woman killed in fall at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills State Park
Officials said that officers received a report of the fall just after 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.
May 21, 2026Open source
Storm damage continues to impact Red Oak
Red Oak, Iowa continues to recover from Friday night's storms which brought rain and 60-75 mile per hour winds through the town.
May 17, 2026Open source
Red Oak, Iowa residents work to clean up after Friday's storm knocks down trees, power lines
Friday night's storms force Red Oak to spend Saturday morning cleaning up fallen trees and branches. Just a week before the big Memorial Day.
May 17, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: Warm and windy Sunday, storms overnight and Monday
Early showers will move out with a dry afternoon before more strong to severe storms return late tonight and again on Monday.
May 17, 2026Open source
US Marshals arrest 17-year-old fugitive wanted in Iowa at hotel in Forest Park
Damian Jones was arrested for his involvement in a shooting at a pedestrian mall in downtown Iowa City that took place on Apr. 19.
May 17, 2026Open source
Smiling though adversity: Waukee soccer team manager inspiring others with positive attitude
The Waukee HS girls soccer team is having a great season so far. But senior manager Michael Nelson considers it a success for another reason.
May 16, 2026Open source
Seven Ottumwa students named to Iowa string honor orchestra
OTTUMWA — Seven students from the Ottumwa Community School District have been selected to perform in the Iowa String Teachers Association Invitational Hono...
May 15, 2026Open source
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Discussing Iowa’s upcoming Democratic primaries
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from acr...
May 15, 2026Open source
Local business leaders, state commit $13 million to Field of Dreams
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Dubuque County families and business leaders and the state of Iowa have committed $13 million to support ongoing and future development...
May 15, 2026Open source
Camp Albrecht Acres to hold fishing event; opens registration for summer
SHERRILL, Iowa -- Camp Albrecht Acres has opened registration for its 2026 summer camp season and will hold a fishing event for adults and youths with disabi...
May 14, 2026Open source
Peosta to hold Bike Safety Rodeo event
PEOSTA, Iowa – The third annual Bike Safety Rodeo will be held later this month in Peosta.
May 14, 2026Open source
St. Albert girls soccer’s mix of youth, experience hands Treynor its first loss
Southwest Iowa juggernauts met again to renew the rivalry, and the show did not disappoint the sizable crowd.
May 13, 2026Open source
Here’s what to know as early voting begins for Iowa’s 2026 primaries
Iowans will have the chance to weigh in on contests determining either the Republican and Democratic nominees in several federal and state races.
May 13, 2026Open source
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Urbandale is in Polk County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
ZIP Codes
50322, 50323, 50398
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Two Republicans aim to become candidate to flip state auditor seat to GOP control
There are two candidates running in the state auditor GOP primary in 2026: Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer and Iowa County Supervisor Abigail Maas.
May 30, 2026Open source
Practical Farmers to hold field days on water quality and Midwest peach growing
Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) will host more than 60 farmer-led field day events across the five Midwest states from June to November.
May 30, 2026Open source
Iowa Down Ballot: U.S. Senate Ds debate, GOP governors’ preview
The U.S. Senate Democrats' debate, and a little behind-the-scenes debate organization, plus a preview of the GOP governor debate.
May 30, 2026Open source
Immigrant in eastern Iowa has deportation paused due to Ebola outbreak
Escucha Mi Voz Iowa said Jose Yugar Cruz will not be deported for now due to the the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak.
May 30, 2026Open source
Iowa Supreme Court split decision dismisses officer-involved shooting lawsuit
Davenport resident Robert Mitchell was shot and killed by Scott County Deputy Greg Hill during a traffic stop on October 23, 2018.
May 30, 2026Open source
Former eastern Iowa city clerk sentenced in theft case
Former McCausland city clerk Sheila Bosworth has been sentenced for theft and improper spending.
May 30, 2026Open source
Online Trolls Harassed Her Six-Year-Old. That Was Only the Beginning
How one woman tried to unmask college sports fans who trolled her six-year-old daughter because of a photo with Iowa State basketball star Audi Crooks
May 30, 2026Open source
Iowa woman defrauds nearly $50K in benefits from Minnesota: Charges
An Iowa woman faces charges of stealing nearly $50,000 in public assistance benefits after her EBT card had been flagged for a suspiciously large number of p...
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines residents voice concerns over rising nitrate levels in water as summer begins
With rising nitrate levels, families in central Iowa face restrictions and concerns this summer. Amid this, Central Iowa Water Works may enforce stricter mea...
May 30, 2026Open source
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