Top Des Moines Area Local News Stories
Source: KCCI.com - Local News
Ice jams in Fort Dodge threaten homes and are causing flooding in some areas around Breene, Riverdale and Scenic Drive.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:56:07 CST
The latest forecast shows Saylorville Lake levels will rise to near the top of the emergency spillway on March 22.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:08:19 CST
An Iowa woman says she experienced problems with a sticking gas pedal on her Toyota Rav, causing the vehicle to hit speeds above 100 mph.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:47:48 CST
Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley is taking aim at an unlikely group, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:42:33 CST
Supporters held 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.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:39:28 CST
Two-thousand MidAmerican customers were without power late Saturday morning.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:03:10 CST
Eight Iowa biorefineries will receive a total of more than $1.6 million in grants to promote the production of advanced biofuels.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:34:54 CST
Republican candidates for governor seem to be stressing their differences as they fight for the right to oppose Democratic Gov. Chet Culver in November.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:23:53 CST
The school board in Lake Mills has scheduled a termination hearing for girls basketball coach Mark Van Gorkom, who is accused of sending inappropriate text messages to team members.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:07:51 CST
Investigators said a Council Bluffs man slapped his newborn baby because she wouldn't stop crying.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:24:26 CST
A legislative leader says investigators looking into questionable spending by the Iowa Association of School Boards will be given the power to subpoena witnesses during an investigation that could last for months.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:14:31 CST
Iowa State head menÂ’s basketball coach Greg McDermott addressed several personnel issues today, including confirming that junior Craig Brackins will bypass his senior season and make himself eligible for the 2010 NBA draft.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:07:36 CST
Federal auditors said Iowa officials misspent more than $10.5 million in federal flood aid for Cedar Rapids businesses.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:17:20 CST
More than $127 million in federal money is headed to Iowa, officials announced on Friday.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:46:58 CST
Two members of President Obama's cabinet will travel to Ankeny on Friday to hear concerns about consolidation and competition within the agricultural industry.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:51:28 CST
Authorities say a drunken driver showed up for his sentencing hearing drunk again.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:43:56 CST