The NSA leaks showed us that the government can easily access our online information, but when it comes down to it, private companies may be holding the real jackpot. More>>
Sen. Tom Harkin says the Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded nearly $24 million for renovations at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.More>>
Months after customers blasted the company for skyrocketing rates, Iowa's dominant health insurer says it will limit premium increases in 2014 to less than six percent for individual and small business policyholders.More>>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:30 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:30:43 GMT
By: Sabrina AhmedSAhmed@myabc5.comTwitter.com/SabrinaAtiya There's a possible rate increase in the future for MidAmerican Energy customers, and a public hearing Monday let people tell the company how theyMore >>
A public hearing Monday let people tell the company how they feel about this.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:21:15 GMT
By Alex Schuman aschuman@myabc5.com @alexschuman Des Moines plans to call in almost their entire police force to help RAGBRAI's visit go smoothly. Thousands of bikers will arrive in Des Moines onMore >>
Police will put in extra hours and restrict who can take vacation time during RAGBRAI's two days in Des Moines.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:20:12 GMT
By: Claire Powell E-mail: cpowell@myabc5.com Twitter: @clairenpowell On Monday, it was a historic day for the Des Moines Register. After 95 years of being in the same building, they packed up theirMore >>
The paper opened their new location, located on Locust Street in downtown Des Moines.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:18:32 GMT
By: Claire Powell Email: cpowell@myabc.com Twitter: @clairenpowell The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and governors office released a smartphone app called, "The Iowa State Parks and RecreationMore >>
The guide allows Iowan's to research upcoming events, maps and parks rules and regulations.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:08:52 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Attorneys for a Des Moines doctor are asking a judge to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges in the overdose deaths of 10 patientsMore >>
Attorneys for a Des Moines doctor are asking a judge to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges in the overdose deaths of 10 patients who he had prescribed painkillers.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 1:13 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:13:26 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOICLIVE, Iowa (AP) -- A chiropractor in central Iowa has been accused of giving a young patient illegal drugs and alcohol.The Iowa Board of Chiropractic saysMore >>
The Iowa Board of Chiropractic says Cameron Hart, of Clive, also sent the patient numerous text messages that were of a sexual and graphic nature.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:51:42 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIALLISON, Iowa (AP) -- A judge has sentenced a former math teacher at a rural Iowa high school to up to five years in prison for having sexual contact withMore >>
A judge has sentenced a former math teacher at a rural Iowa high school to up to five years in prison for having sexual contact with at least three students.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:05:57 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Gov. Terry Branstad will this week sign legislation that expands low-income health care in Iowa. Branstad spokesman Tim AlbrechtMore >>
Gov. Terry Branstad will this week sign legislation that expands low-income health care in Iowa.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:50 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:50:59 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A September trial has been scheduled for a former trucker who's been ruled mentally competent for a murder trial in Des Moines.40-year-oldMore >>
A September trial has been scheduled for a former trucker who's been ruled mentally competent for a murder trial in Des Moines.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 12:17 AM EDT2013-06-17 04:17:41 GMT
by Phil Prazanpprazan@myabc5.com@PhilPrazanThe Racoon and Des Moines river converge right in downtown and anytime we get rain to the north and west, flooding might happen again. Water crashed to extremelyMore >>
The Racoon and Des Moines river converge right in downtown and anytime we get rain to the north and west, flooding might happen again.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:45:56 GMT
By Ron Marasco rmarasco@myabc5.com Iowa has the 12th largest dairy industry in the country, with more than 200,000 cows. Iowa State University's dairy has a share of those cows. But they produceMore >>
Iowa has the 12th largest dairy industry in the country, with more than 200,000 cows. Iowa State University's dairy has a share of those cows. But they produce more than just milk, they also provide valuable research.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-06-16 23:37:41 GMT
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com twitter.com/ABC5_WOI CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) - A boater was rescued from Clear Lake after he grew exhausted while swimming to his children. The Iowa Department of NaturalMore >>
A boater was rescued from Clear Lake after he grew exhausted while swimming to his children.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-06-16 15:51:04 GMT
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com twitter.com/ABC5_WOI HARLAN, Iowa (AP) - An 89-year-old man has died in a house fire in the western Iowa city of Harlan. Bernard Wolfe died in the Saturday afternoon fireMore >>
An 89-year-old man has died in a house fire in the western Iowa city of Harlan.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-06-16 15:47:21 GMT
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com twitter.com/ABC5_WOI DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - A Davenport man has been convicted of molesting two 6-year-old girls in his home in December. A Scott County jury on ThursdayMore >>
A Davenport man has been convicted of molesting two 6-year-old girls in his home in December.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 11:57 PM EDT2013-06-16 03:57:45 GMT
by Phil Prazanpprazan@myabc5.com@PhilPrazanAfter the abduction of 15 year old Kathlynn Shepard last month and other stranger danger incidents in central Iowa, children have been learning what to do ifMore >>
After the abduction of 15 year old Kathlynn Shepard last month and other stranger danger incidents in central Iowa, children have been learning what to do if they find themselves in a dangerous situation.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-06-16 00:13:01 GMT
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com twitter.com/ABC5_WOI DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - A man has died of injuries he suffered in a fight at a Davenport park. The man was involved in a fight Thursday night at ModernMore >>
A man has died of injuries he suffered in a fight at a Davenport park.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-06-16 00:06:39 GMT
by Phil Prazanpprazan@myabc5.com@PhilPrazanPolice responded to gun shots tonight in a metro suburb around 5:30 pm Friday evening. The surrounded an Ankeny apartment complex and found an 18 year old womanMore >>
A father is charged in his daughter's death after Ankeny police responded to gunshots Friday night.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-06-15 16:09:47 GMT
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com twitter.com/ABC5_WOI Des Moines - During a special meeting this morning the Iowa Democratic Party named Scott Brennan interim chair. Brennan served as chair of the IowaMore >>
During a special meeting this morning the Iowa Democratic Party named Scott Brennan interim chair.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-06-14 16:14:15 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Des Moines police say a man has died after two vehicles hit the all-terrain vehicle he was riding on a city street.Police say theMore >>
Des Moines police say a man has died after two vehicles hit the all-terrain vehicle he was riding on a city street.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-06-14 16:12:08 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended two lawyers for charging excessive fees to a mentally ill Vietnam veteran whose affairs theyMore >>
The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended two lawyers for charging excessive fees to a mentally ill Vietnam veteran whose affairs they helped manage for three decades.More >>
By: Jason Rantala jrantala@myabc5.com @jarantala The Animal Rescue League of Iowa recently took in some new feline friends. A home in southeast Iowa was home to more than 50 cats, more than it couldMore >>
The ARL is holding an "Adopt–A–Thon" to help free up space, after rescuing more than 50 cats from a southeast Iowa home.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 12:27 AM EDT2013-06-14 04:27:58 GMT
by Phil Prazanpprazan@myabc5.com@PhilPrazanA crew from the National Weather Service in Johnston left this morning to survey the damage and bring back a first look at the storms. Using GPS trackers toMore >>
A crew from the National Weather Service in Johnston left Thursday morning to survey the damage and bring back a first look at the storms. More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:17:03 GMT
ABC5 NewsroomBOXHOLM, Iowa - A sea of purple filled Boxholmn today, full of smiles and tears, all to pay tribute to an Iowa teen gone far too soon.Almost 750 people gathered at today's memorial for KathlynnMore >>
A sea of purple filled Boxholmn today, full of smiles and tears, all to pay tribute to an Iowa teen gone far too soon.More >>
By Lisa Martone LMartone@myabc5.com DES MOINES -- A normally quiet day in Water Works Park was interrupted when a Des Moines man led police on a chase. "I know that the officers got him trapped inMore >>
Des Moines police chase a car right through Water Works ParkMore >>
ABC5 NewsroomDES MOINES - Polk County speeders will soon be the target of some new technology.Starting next week the county will roll out their new automated traffic enforcement vehicles. The vehiclesMore >>
Polk County speeders will soon be the target of some new technology.More >>
ABC5 NewsroomDES MOINES -- The state of Iowa has a new friend, Kosovo.Governor Terry Branstad announced the partnership today after a visit with the country's prime minister. Branstad hopes the sisterMore >>
Iowa is establishing a sister-state relationship with Kosovo. Governor Branstad will visit the country next month. More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:33:36 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- The attorney for an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation supervisor who has been on leave since May 1 says he believes his clientMore >>
The attorney for an Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation supervisor who has been on leave since May 1 says he believes his client will be vindicated and allowed to return to work.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:36 PM EDT2013-06-13 03:36:42 GMT
By Lisa Martone LMartone@myabc5.com DES MOINES – A scary wake up call for people living on 4th Avenue in Des Moines. "The blast was like someone dropped a bomb," said one man staying at the KirkwoodMore >>
A scary wake up call for people living on 4th Avenue in Des Moines.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:33:31 GMT
By Alex Schuman aschuman@myabc5.com @alexschuman First Google, then Facebook, and now another major company wants to build a multi-million dollar data center in West Des Moines. So, that begs the question:More >>
First Google, then Facebook, and now another major company wants to build a multi-million dollar data center in West Des Moines.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-06-12 20:40:51 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIHIAWATHA, Iowa (AP) -- Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a bill into law designed to cut property taxes for Iowa businesses.Branstad held a bill-signing eventMore >>
Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a bill into law designed to cut property taxes for Iowa businesses.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:51 AM EDT2013-06-12 13:51:55 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIDALLAS CENTER, Iowa (AP) -- The Dallas Center council has approved closing some streets so a local bar can host a dwarf wrestling show that had raised someMore >>
The Dallas Center council has approved closing some streets so a local bar can host a dwarf wrestling show that had raised some concerns.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-06-12 13:02:21 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- A judge has entered final judgment of $3.4 million against a Texas company found to have mistreated 32 mentally disabled workersMore >>
A judge has entered final judgment of $3.4 million against a Texas company found to have mistreated 32 mentally disabled workers at an Iowa labor camp.More >>
A Boeing 787 flying from Denver to Tokyo diverted to Seattle because of an oil filter issue, a United Airlines spokeswoman said.More >>
Passengers from a United Airlines Denver-to-Tokyo flight that diverted to Seattle when the Boeing 787 had an oil filter issue resumed their trip Wednesday, a spokeswoman said.More >>
FBI agents plan a third day of digging Wednesday in suburban Detroit for the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 38 years ago.More >>
The excavation of a field in suburban Detroit has failed to turn up the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, the FBI announced Wednesday, adding another unsuccessful chapter to a nearly 40-year-old mystery.More >>
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.More >>
Forecasters say a tropical depression crossing Mexico's Bay of Campeche is getting better organized and is expected to become a tropical storm before making landfall along Mexico's Gulf Coast.More >>
House lawmakers are beginning work on a rewrite of the No Child Left Behind education law that would give states more authority and Washington less.More >>
Members of the Republican-led House education panel are sending their rewrite of No Child Left Behind to the full House for a vote.More >>
FBI Director Robert Mueller is cautioning Congress to give careful consideration before making any changes to the National Security Agency programs for mass collection of people's phone records and information...More >>
FBI Director Robert Mueller on Wednesday urged Congress to move carefully before making any changes that might restrict the National Security Agency programs for mass collection of people's phone records and information...More >>
A heat wave hitting Alaska doesn't rival the blazing heat of Phoenix or Las Vegas, but to residents of the 49th state, the weather feels like a stifling oven - or a tropical paradise.More >>
A heat wave hitting Alaska may not rival the blazing heat of Phoenix or Las Vegas, but to residents of the 49th state, the days of hot weather feel like a stifling oven - or a tropical paradise.More >>
Vice President Joe Biden is hailing Frederick Douglass for his work to bring about equal justice, leading a series of tributes at the unveiling of a statue of the 19th-century orator and writer.More >>
Vice President Joe Biden is hailing Frederick Douglass for his work to bring about equal justice, leading a series of tributes at the unveiling of a statue of the 19th-century orator and writer.More >>
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.More >>
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.More >>
A French diplomat says officials from the United States and other countries will meet in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday to decide how to respond to requests for help from the Free Syrian Army.More >>
World powers will meet this weekend in Qatar to decide on how to answer a list of requests for help from Syrian rebels, a French diplomat said Wednesday.More >>
A State Department official says the United States and Cuba have agreed to resume bilateral talks on migration issues next month, in the latest evidence of a thaw in chilly relations.More >>
The United States and Cuba have agreed to resume bilateral talks on migration issues next month, a State Department official said Wednesday, the latest evidence of a thaw in chilly relations between the Cold War enemies.More >>
Tens of thousands of Brazilians again flooded the streets of the country's biggest city to raise a collective cry against a longstanding lament - people are weighed down by high taxes and high prices but get...More >>
Scattered street demonstrations popped up around Brazil Wednesday as protesters continued their collective cry against the low-quality public services they receive in exchange for high taxes and rising prices.More >>
President Barack Obama will renew his call to reduce the world's nuclear stockpiles during a speech in Berlin Wednesday.More >>
Appealing for a new citizen activism in the free world, President Barack Obama renewed his call Wednesday to reduce U.S. and Russian nuclear stockpiles and to confront climate change, a danger he called "the global threat of...More >>
India's prime minister said Wednesday that the death toll from flooding this week in the northern state of Uttrakhand had surpassed 100 and could rise substantially.More >>
India's prime minister said Wednesday that the death toll from flooding this week in the northern state of Uttrakhand had surpassed 100 and could rise substantially.More >>
With Prince William and the former Kate Middleton expecting their first child in mid-July - and much of the world interested in the birth of a future monarch - officials at Clarence House have released some of the...More >>
With Prince William and the former Kate Middleton expecting their first child in mid-July - and much of the world interested in the birth of a future monarch - the royals' office has released some of the couple's...More >>
