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WDM Creek Concern

James Swierzbin — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:30:00 EDT

A summer of wet weather has done a number on properties along Western Hills Creek in West Des Moines, and homeowners wish that the city, would step-in to help.

Plane Goes Down In Boone

Lisa Martone — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:10:00 EDT

One man is dead after a plane crash Thursday morning. The plane was pulling a banner advertisement for Agrigold near the Farm Progress show.

New System Tracks Pseudophedrine Sales

Whitney Givens — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:19:00 EDT

Iowa pharmacies are all connected in the fight against meth, literally. This state just started using an electronic database to track sales of pseudoephedrine.

Polk County Jail Checking Immigration Status

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:39:00 EDT

The Polk County Jail is now using a fingerprint-identification system that flags illegal immigrant inmates and notifies federal authorities.

Flooding Continues in Southern Iowa

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:50:00 EDT

Counties in southern Iowa are still dealing with flooding, in what has turned out to be one of the wettest summers on record in the state.

Deadly Plane Crash in Boone County

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:07:00 EDT

Rescue crews are on the scene of a deadly plane crash in Boone County this morning.

ISU Adds Solar Compacting Trash Cans

Whitney Givens — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:36:00 EDT

ISU's adding 11 new solar compacting trash cans

Judge Suspends Prison Term in Neglect Case

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:10:00 EDT

A judge has suspended a 10-year prison sentence of a Charles City man accused of locking his two toddlers in their bedrooms for up to 14 hours a day for two years.

Deputy Trainee Dies During Run

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:05:00 EDT

Authorities say a 46-year-old man training to become a deputy died after collapsing during a training run.

9 Arrested in Marshall County Meth Bust

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:45:00 EDT

A drug sweep in central Iowa has resulted in several arrests in the Marshall County area.

Ankeny Breaks Ground on 2nd High School

Jessica Daley — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 23:59:00 EDT

It's been years in the making. A second Ankeny high school is one step closer to a reality with a groundbreaking ceremony this evening. With 300 new students a year...

Parking Limited for Cyclone Fans

Joe Augustine — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:22:00 EDT

Thunderstorms and heavy rains this week forced Iowa State University to close off grass parking lots for the first football game of the season.

Fire Victims Get a Helping Hand

James Swierzbin — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:39:00 EDT

Tara Castaneda tried to give fire victims, items that they might need, using Craigslist.
But instead of victims, she ended up finding more people who wanted to help.

Iowa Camping Sites Filling Up Fast

Lisa Martone — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:26:00 EDT

WEST DES MOINES-- This weekend is the last major camping weekend of the summer and spots on Iowa State Parks are filling up fast.

Climatologist: Summer of 2010 Second-Wettest

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:08:00 EDT

The summer of 2010 was a rainy one for Iowa, but the summer of 1993 remains Iowa's wettest on record.

Water Tester Sentenced for Fake Reports

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:12:00 EDT

A former Edgewood city water tester has been sentenced to two years probation for faking drinking water test reports.

Family Survives House Explosion

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:07:00 EDT

A Sioux City family of five has escaped what could have been a deadly explosion at their home.

Mental Test Ordered For Accused Kidnapper

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:04:00 EDT

A judge has ordered a mental evaluation for a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a convenience store clerk in Cedar Rapids in May.

Val Air Manager Arrested for Not Shutting Off Music

Jessica Daley — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:37:00 EDT

During a concert last Sunday, police got complaints about loud music coming from the Val Air. They went to the venue to see if the noise level was in compliance...

DART Hub Could be Key to Speed Rail

Joe Augustine — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:32:00 EDT

A new transit hub in downtown Des Moines could help Iowa bring high speed rails to the state.

Meth's New Method Makes Cookers Fast Money

James Swierzbin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:34:00 EDT

Police say an explosion from a new kind of meth lab, caused an apartment fire that left dozens homeless this past Saturday.

Following a FEMA Inspector

Whitney Givens — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:24:00 EDT

Nearly 10,000 Iowans will get federal assistance because of flood losses from summer storms.

Man Shot By Police Is Former Corrections Officer

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:35:00 EDT

The Webster City man who was shot and critically wounded by a policeman during a traffic stop last week is a former Iowa corrections officer.

Palin Returns to Iowa For GOP Fundraiser

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:12:00 EDT

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will return to Iowa this month, headlining a state Republican Party fundraiser

Woman Finds Dynamite in Garage

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:05:00 EDT

A Waterloo resident working on her garage says she didn't expect to find a stick of dynamite.

Used Car Prices Up 10%

Jessica Daley — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:18:00 EDT

If you're in the market for a used car, you should be prepared to pay more than you would have last year.

New Cell Phone App Helps Drivers Avoid Texting

Joe Augustine — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:41:00 EDT

A new cell phone application will give drivers a chance to reply to text messages or phone calls without picking up the phone.

Kitten Pulled from Burnt-Out Building

James Swierzbin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:34:00 EDT

A burnt-out south side apartment is considered a total loss, but one resident got an unexpected surprise, when firefighters checked her apartment today.

Johnston Food and Clothing Pantry Closing

Whitney Givens — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:22:00 EDT

They've helped hundreds of families but soon they'll be out of a home.

Des Moines Schools Deal With Mold

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:13:00 EDT

Students at two Des Moines schools have been temporarily moved out of some mobile classrooms after mold was discovered.

AG Miller Returns Campaign Contribution

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:05:00 EDT

A Republican candidate for state attorney general is criticizing the Democratic incumbent for accepting a $10,000 campaign contribution in 2005 from a family now at the heart of a national egg recall.

Iowa Girl Scouts Rally to Save Camp

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:36:00 EDT

Members of the Girl Scouts are rallying to save one of their camps.

Food Aid Deadline Approaches

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:57:00 EDT

Gov. Chet Culver is reminding Iowa flood victims that time is running out to apply for emergency food aid.

Red Cross has a Busy Summer

James Swierzbin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:14:00 EDT

More than half a dozen serious disaster situations in and around Central Iowa has kept the Red Cross's volunteer force, very busy this summer.

Small Egg Farms Seeing More Business

Lisa Martone — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:32:00 EDT

STUART-- Wilson Family Farm in Stuart has seen an increase in business, ever since the recall of more than 500 million eggs nationwide. The family owned operation has about 150 hens and produces six to

Meth Lab May Be Behind Southside Blast

James Swierzbin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:19:00 EDT

An explosion sparked a huge fire at a Des Moines apartment complex Saturday, and while most people did get out safely, two people were severely burned.

Money Stolen From DM Diocese Bank Account

Jessica Daley — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:18:00 EDT

The Diocese of Des Moines wants its money back after thieves stole more than half a million dollars from their bank accounts.

R/V Owner Arrested, While Patrolling his own Property

James Swierzbin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:24:00 EDT

A local businessman arrested while trying to protect his property, is upset with police. And he says they're not doing enough to stop the real criminals.

Estimated $70,000 of damage at Ledges Park

Whitney Givens — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:13:00 EDT

The damage to Ledges State Park is worse than after the floods of 2008 and 1993.

5 Women Claim Sex Harassment at Toy Company

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:42:00 EDT

Five women are suing an Indianola toy company over claims a co-worker and supervisor subjected them to graphic sexual comments and other harassment.

WOI-DT to televise first governor’s debate

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EDT

The one-hour broadcast will be carried by Citadel Communications Company Stations - WOI-DT, KCAU-TV in Sioux City and WHBF-TV in the Quad Cities.

Iowa Foreclosures Hit Record

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:46:00 EDT

A new report shows foreclosures in Iowa have hit a record as homeowners struggle to make mortgage payments during an anemic job market.

Police Shoot Man During Traffic Stop

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:29:00 EDT

Webster City police say an officer shot and wounded a man who allegedly pulled a gun during a traffic stop.

Watch Out for Scams in Flooded Areas

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:24:00 EDT

Des Moines city leaders say some criminals are taking advantage of Iowans in a vulnerable state; flood victims. Just in the last few days, several scams have been reported in some of these flooded areas,

High Nitrite in Xenia Water Danger to Infants

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:24:00 EDT

The Xenia Rural Water District reports high levels of nitrite in the water which can be fatal to infants 6-months-old and younger.

Wineries Hurt by Wet Summer

James Swierzbin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:02:00 EDT

The summer's wet weather hasn't exactly created ideal conditions for winemakers in Iowa.
Including one winery, just outside Oskaloosa.

Iowa Reports First West Nile Case of 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:38:00 EDT

A man from Woodbury County is Iowa's first confirmed human case of West Nile virus this year.

School Uniforms Improve Student Behavior

Whitney Givens — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:28:00 EDT

Last year two middle schools in Des Moines made a big change by adding a school uniform. On the first day of school today we wanted to know if the uniforms made a difference.

Des Moines Police Can't Confirm Racial Motives

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:44:00 EDT

Des Moines Police can't confirm racial motives in series of attacks at state fair.

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack...and Hotel

Joe Augustine — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:56:00 EDT

Prairie Meadows board of directors agreed to start the first phase of the twenty-one million dollar project this fall.

Des Moines Police Sergeant Investigated Over Phone Call

James Swierzbin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:32:00 EDT

Des Moines Police are investigating one of their own, after she tried to get one of her son's friends, out of an assault charge.

Troopers Will Increase Patrol Along I-80

Lisa Martone — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:05:00 EDT

JASPER COUNTY— The Iowa State Patrol will be stepping up enforcement on Interstate 80 after a string of deadly accidents. In just 10 days there has been three accidents where eight people have died in

Credit Card Changes for College Students

Whitney Givens — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:10:00 EDT

Many college students are in debt, not just because of students loans, but because of credit cards. However, some new regulations may help change that.

FEMA: Lake Delhi Not Eligible For Disaster Aid

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:58:00 EDT

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says Lake Delhi is not eligible for public assistance to rebuild a dam that failed in July.

More Troopers Considered For Deadly Stretch of I-80

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:58:00 EDT

The Iowa State Patrol is considering more troopers along a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 80 in Jasper County where eight people died and eight others were injured in a string of accidents over a 10-day period.

Emergency Food Assistance for Disaster Areas

Jessica Daley — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:13:00 EDT

Iowans dealing with summer storms and flooding can now receive emergency food assistance in disaster areas.

Attorney General Calls Out Craigslist Ads

Joe Augustine — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:54:00 EDT

Iowa's top attorney wants Craigslist to shut down part of its website.

Center Opens to Help Flood Victims

Whitney Givens — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:50:00 EDT

Here's some good news for flood victims. There's now a Disaster Recovery Center in Des Moines. It's a place where people can go to find out how to get help.

Study: Economy "Absorbed" 2008 Flood, Storm Damage

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:51:00 EDT

An Iowa State University study finds that storms and floods that hit the state in 2008 had little effect on Iowa's economy.

Des Moines Police Fear Fair Fights Are Race Related

James Swierzbin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:22:00 EDT

Two Des Moines Police officers were injured and five people were arrested, after yet another fight near the State Fairgrounds, on Sunday. And now police are looking to see if race, may have played a part in all of it.

Des Moines Looks to Clamp Down on Payday Lenders

Joe Augustine — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:22:00 EDT

Des Moines is looking for new ways to clamp down on high interest payday lenders.

Chiropractor Charged with Simple Assault

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:57:00 EDT

Daniel Duffy will appear in a Dallas County court room Tuesday.

Iowa State Fair Attendance Falls Below 1 Million

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:16:00 EDT

Attendance for the 2010 Iowa State Fair dipped below 1 million, breaking a streak of seven-figure attendance that went back to 2002.

ISU Record Enrollment

Whitney Givens — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:40:00 EDT

Iowa State University has always attracted a lot of students. But now it's breaking its own record.

Governor Introduces New Flood Assistance Program

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:30:00 EDT

Gov. Chet Culver is introducing a program called "Iowans Helping Iowans'' which is intended to help families and businesses recover after the summer floods.

5 Injured in Keokuk Bar Shooting

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:20:00 EDT

Authorities are investigating a weekend shooting that left five people wounded after a hip-hop concert at a bar in Keokuk.

Police Attacked During Fight Outside State Fair

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:11:00 EDT

Some Des Moines police officers were attacked as they broke up an unruly crowd outside the gates of the Iowa State Fair on the last night of the fair.

WDM Teacher Named Iowa Teacher of the Year

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:08:00 EDT

An elementary school teacher in West Des Moines is the 2011 Iowa Teacher of the Year.

Drag Racer Dies of Injuries At Iowa Track

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:19:00 EDT

A drag racer has died of injuries suffered in a crash at Eddyville Raceway Park in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

1 Dead in Horse-Drawn Buggy Crash

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:15:00 EDT

Authorities say the driver of a horse-drawn buggy pulling some farm equipment was killed when the buggy was hit by a car in southern Iowa.

Suspicious Fires Investigated At WDM High School

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:06:00 EDT

Authorities are investigating three small fires on the campus of Dowling Catholic High School.

Clive Will Install More Red Light Cameras

Lisa Martone — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:14:00 EDT

CLIVE – The Clive police have given out more than 18,000 tickets in the past two years, and that number is expected to go up in the next year, after the city installs three new red light cameras.

Urbandale Middle School Construction Challenges

Whitney Givens — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:51:00 EDT

It's hard to believe it's the last weekend of summer for some students. Students in Urbandale start class on Monday with one big challenge, the school is in the middle of a major construction project.

Second Iowa Company Recalls Eggs

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:58:00 EDT

A second Iowa farm is recalling eggs due to salmonella poisoning. The FDA says the recall is related to an ongoing investigation of an outbreak that has sickened more than 1,000 people.

Des Moines Mother Gets 50 Years in Baby Death

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:29:00 EDT

A judge has sentenced a Des Moines woman to 50 years in prison in the death of her infant daughter.

Police Increase Security Outside State Fair

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:02:00 EDT

Des Moines police are adding extra officers to security duty outside the Iowa State Fair because of fights.

Mold Delays Start of Some Iowa Schools

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:44:00 EDT

Officials in Springville, near Cedar Rapids, say mold has been found in an elementary school. The mold was found on Thursday, and students were sent home early.

Boone Teen Hit by Truck, Walks Away with Minor Injuries

James Swierzbin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:05:00 EDT

A Boone teen could have lost her life on the first day of school, but instead walked away with just minor injuries, after a truck plowed into her.

Experts Weigh in On Salmonella Outbreak

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:55:00 EDT

Iowa is the number one egg producing state in the country, and experts say not only is this recall a big blow to the industry but the outbreak could likely grow. A salmonella outbreak out of Wright County

Illnesses Linked to Eggs Will Likely Grow

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:25:00 EDT

An FDA spokeswoman said the recall of 380 million eggs from Iowa's Wright County Egg is one of the largest shell egg recalls in recent history.

Chemical Leak Causes Evacuation

Lisa Martone — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:17:00 EDT

People living in Lacona returned home Thursday afternoon, after emergency crews stopped a leaking pipe that was spewing plumes of anhydrous ammonia into the air.

Fixing Hilton ISU's #1 Priority

Whitney Givens — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:36:00 EDT

Crews are busy on campus cleaning up athletic buildings damaged by flood waters.

Police Told Zaun To Stay Away From Ex-Girlfriend in '01

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:54:00 EDT

Republican congressional candidate Brad Zaun says he used "poor judgment'' in a 2001 incident that led police to tell him to stay away from an ex-girlfriend who accused him of harassing her.

Iowa Company Expands Recall to 380 Million Eggs

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:52:00 EDT

Initially, 228 million eggs, or the equivalent of 19 million dozen-egg cartons, were recalled by the company Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa. But that number was increased to nearly 32 million dozen-egg cartons.

Metro Trails in Rough Shape

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:19:00 EDT

After wettest summer to date, running and biking trails are in rough shape.

Butter Sculptures Heading to Hollywood

Joe Augustine — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:16:00 EDT

Movie released in 2011 about a butter sculptor in Iowa.

Water Basins Weren't Large Enough

Lisa Martone — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:40:00 EDT

The heavy rain that saturated the ground in Des Moines made last week's flooding unavoidable.

Flooding's Mental Toll

James Swierzbin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:15:00 EDT

Thousands of people have been affected by flooding here in Central Iowa, and it's definitely taken a heavy mental toll on many of them.

Court Ruling Leaves Child Abuse List Intact

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:31:00 EDT

A new ruling from the Iowa Supreme Court will keep the state's child-abuse registry intact after a previous ruling could have led to removing half the names.

DMACC Now Rents Textbooks

Whitney Givens — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:03:00 EDT

Buying books for college can cost a student hundreds of dollars. But Des Moines Area Community College found a way to cut that cost in half

Mayor Asks Organizations to Help Flood Victims

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:39:00 EDT

The mayor of Ames is calling for residents to help out neighbors who were hurt by last week's flooding.

Potential For Dam Break in Northern Iowa

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:55:00 EDT

Authorities are watching a dam across the Shell Rock River in northern Iowa because it could give way.

Dirty Water Played Role in July Drowning in Pella

Jessica Daley — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:34:00 EDT

City of Pella officials are still not talking about the tragic deaths of two teen campers in the city aquatic center in July, but ABC5 received several hundred pages

Time to Spray

Joe Augustine — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:24:00 EDT

With water puddles scattered across central Iowa in wake of this summer's flooding, cities will start spraying for mosquitos. The city uses EPA approved chemicals but some people fear spraying chemicals in neighborhoods also sprays health risks.

Lack of Flood Insurance will Hurt Flood Victims

James Swierzbin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:49:00 EDT

Most homeowners will be looking for flood relief in the form of insurance, but they might be disappointed to find out that it won't help out that much, unless they have flood insurance.

228M Iowa Eggs Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:44:00 EDT

An Iowa egg producer is recalling 228 million eggs after being linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning.

Colfax-Mingo High School on Flood Delay

Whitney Givens — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:12:00 EDT

Colfax-Mingo High School won't start on time this year.

20 Colfax Homes Still Underwater

Whitney Givens — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:07:00 EDT

About 20 homes in Colfax still have water up to their first floor. Many more still have flooded basements. Families who are able to get into their homes are devastated by the damage.

Branstad: Scrap Department of Economic Development

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:31:00 EDT

Former Gov. Terry Branstad wants to scrap the Department of Economic Development and replace it with a public-private partnership that would be run by business professionals.

New Information About Well Deaths

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:53:00 EDT

Authorities have released the names of a rural western Iowa couple who died after they apparently were overcome by gas in a water well.

Lawsuit Filed Over July 4 Parade Accident

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:28:00 EDT

The parents of a child who was injured by two runaway horses during a Fourth of July parade in Bellevue are suing the owner of the horses for negligence.

40 Flood-Damaged Des Moines Homes Red-Tagged

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:11:00 EDT

Inspectors have red-tagged more than 40 flood-stricken homes on Des Moines' east side as unsafe to occupy.

Think Safety Next Time You Hit the Racetrack

Jessica Daley — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:30:00 EDT

A deadly racing accident in California brings light to Iowa racing safety. We all know its very risky to be a driver, but how safe is it to watch?

No Timetable for Hilton

Joe Augustine — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:54:00 EDT

It will be awhile before Iowa State University knows when it will get back the "Hilton Magic". All of the water is pumped out of the coliseum but work crews still need to clean up the sludge covered mess

Des Moines Considers Flood Buy-Outs Along 4-Mile Creek

James Swierzbin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:51:00 EDT

After last week's record flooding along 4-Mile, residents hope it won't be too long, before the city buys-out even more property.

Fair Attendance Starting Slow

Whitney Givens — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:39:00 EDT

Fewer people came out to the first few days of the Iowa State Fair, but the nicer weather is starting to bring in the crowds

Healthy Fair Foods

Whitney Givens — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:31:00 EDT

It's not easy to avoid the fried foods at the fair. They're one reason a lot of people go in the first place. But if you feel like something healthy, there are a few stands you can check out.

Flood Waters Recede, Clean-up Begins

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:25:00 EDT

Hundreds of people in Ames and Des Moines forced from their homes by flooding have returned to begin a massive cleanup.

New Tailgating Rules for U of I

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:46:00 EDT

University of Iowa police want Hawkeye football fans to think before they drink.

Iowa State Patrol Celebrates 75 Years of Service

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:06:00 EDT

The Iowa State Patrol is celebrating keeping Iowans safer for 75 years.

Highway 65 Suffered Damage From Floods

Lisa Martone — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:46:00 EDT

POLK COUNTY—One lane on both the north and south side of Highway 65 near Bondurant just opened Sunday afternoon, after being closed for four days because of high flood waters. When the water went down

Ames Cleaning Up After Flood Waters Rise

James Swierzbin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:06:00 EDT

Flooded apartments and businesses along Duff Avenue got a once over from their owners today, as flood cleanup officially began.

Colfax Still Underwater

Lisa Martone — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:31:00 EDT

COLFAX—It's day two for the people in Colfax. The flood water has only receded a foot, as of Thursday afternoon it still remains four feet above flood stage.

Flood and Heat Shelter

Whitney Givens — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:44:00 EDT

Emergency shelter open at Hiatt Middle School at 1214 E 15th Street in Des Moines.

Families Lose Everything in Floods

Whitney Givens — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:42:00 EDT

Residents of an east side Des Moines trailer park are picking up the pieces.

I-35 Now Open In Both Directions

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:54:00 EDT

The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing that the northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near Ames have been reopened to traffic.

Drinking Water Sites Open In Ames

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:07:00 EDT

Officials in Ames have set up five drinking water distribution sites as the city struggles to restore its water system after line breaks blamed on flooding.

Women To Be Tried Together For Aviva Embezzlement

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:45:00 EDT

A federal judge says two women facing charges stemming from the alleged embezzlement of nearly $6 million from West Des Moines insurer Aviva USA will be tried at the same time.

Flooding, Boil Order, Power Outages for People in Ames

Jessica Daley — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:28:00 EDT

Ames residents had a tough day Wednesday. The flood waters are receding, but a boil order is in affect for every home and business that relies on Ames Water Service.

Homes Near Four Mile Creek Flooded

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:54:00 EDT

People who live in neighborhoods near Four Mile Creek in Des Moines woke up to flooded basements and most of their belongings floating in their homes.

Ames Flooding Closings & Cancellations

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:40:00 EDT

The following businesses wanted to pass information along to their employees and customers.

East DSM Trailer Parks Flooded

James Swierzbin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:51:00 EDT

A total of 150 people were taken out by boat, at two trailer parks, near Four-Mile Creek.

Sheriff's Office Identifies Teen Found In Creek

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:36:00 EDT

Searchers have identified the body of a teenage girl who died when raging floodwaters swept three cars off a road near Des Moines.

Latest Flood Info From The City of Des Moines

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:43:00 EDT

Here is the latest flood information from the City of Des Moines

Colfax Under Water

Lisa Martone — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:38:00 EDT

COLFAX—People in the small town of Colfax are shocked at how quickly the water has risen and swept into their homes and businesses.

Flooding Forces Ames to Shut Down Water Supply

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:21:00 EDT

The Ames Water Plant has shut down the water supply to the entire city due to the possibility of contamination.

Major Flooding in Ames (Video Included)

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:58:00 EDT

Three days of storms and torrential rainfall is causing record flash flooding near Ames.

Metro Areas Affected by Record Flooding

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:03:00 EDT

Up to 4 to 7 inches of additional rainfall came down quickly last night just north of Des Moines. Recent heavy rains have caused moderate to major flooding in the metro. Some of the worst hit areas are along the Fourmile Creek near Easton Blvd.

Flooding Emergency In Story County

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:42:00 EDT

Latest information from the Story County Sheriff's Office

Another Round of Storms Brings More Flooding

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:04:00 EDT

Another round of thunderstorms is causing dangerous problems in Iowa.

Floods Knock Power out of Ames Apartment

Joe Augustine — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:44:00 EDT

Flood waters forced the City of Ames to cut power to an apartment building leaving at least forty people without air conditioning in ninety degree heat.

Town of Luther Waterlogged, Toilets Fail

Jessica Daley — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:20:00 EDT

All the rain means a big mess for the small town of Luther. Not to mention, about half of the 150 people who live there can't flush their toilets.

Pleasant Hill Mobile Home Park Flooded

James Swierzbin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:23:00 EDT

For the second straight night, severe and sudden rain made life miserable for residents of the Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park, this time, forcing them out of their homes. Residents say the flooding

High School Athletes Battle the Heat

Whitney Givens — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:23:00 EDT

High School athletes keep practices with the heat index over 100 degrees

State Patrol Identifies 4 Victims in Motorcycle Accident

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:02:00 EDT

The Iowa State Patrol says it may take several weeks to complete an investigation into the head-on crash that killed four motorcyclists on Interstate 29 in western Iowa.

Iowa Slaughterhouse Manager Sent to NY Prison

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:11:00 EDT

A former Iowa kosher slaughterhouse executive is serving his 27-year prison sentence on federal financial fraud convictions at a medium security prison in Otisville, New York.

9 People Rescued From Flooded Homes

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:39:00 EDT

Authorities say emergency crews used boats to rescue two families from their flooded homes near Oskaloosa after a night of heavy rain.

More Heavy Rain Causes More Flooding

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:55:00 EDT

Another round of thunderstorms continues to cause flooding problems across Iowa.

Ames Flood Concerns Ease Up

Jessica Daley — Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:24:00 EDT

Heavy rains poured over river banks in Ames. Fortunately, the water already started receding Monday with no major damage. Water from Squaw Creek quickly filled up fields...

Walnut Creek Breaks its Banks

James Swierzbin — Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:28:00 EDT

From West Des Moines to Clive, Walnut Creek definitely left its mark on neighborhoods this morning. Rising to an all-time high, thanks to severe storms.

Charity Floods Twice This Summer

Whitney Givens — Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:18:00 EDT

Bidwell Riverside Center Serves 30,000 people a year. After a second flood this summer they need help to stay afloat

340 Soldiers Say Goodbye

Whitney Givens — Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:14:00 EDT

Monday morning 340 of Iowa's finest said goodbye to their friends and families.

Overnight Storms Bring Morning Flooding

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:54:00 EDT

Thunderstorms hit Iowa overnight with torrential rain, causing flash flooding that swamped roads and led to a campground being evacuated.

Iowa State Fair Tickets Selling Fast

Lisa Martone — Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:14:00 EDT

The Iowa State Fair kicks off Thursday and organizers say this year is going to be bigger and better than ever.

School Must Go On, Even with Construction

Jessica Daley — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Parents driving their kids to a new Waukee school have to face a detour because the road for the school is still dirt. A wet summer did not hinder three new schools...

Metro Diner Stops Serving All Eggs

Joe Augustine — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:18:00 EDT

A metro diner will not take any chances with the FDA egg recall.

Attendance At The Iowa State Fair Down

Lisa Martone — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:24:00 EDT

DES MOINES—Heading into the last day of the Iowa State Fair attendance numbers were down by the thousands. "We started off slow," said Lori Chappell, marketing director for the Iowa State Fair. "We were

New Credit Card Rules Reduce Fees

Jessica Daley — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:05:00 EDT

New credit card rules will keep you from being slammed with extra fees. The Federal Reserve rules go into effect today.

Slow Recovery for some Ames' Businesses

Joe Augustine — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:17:00 EDT

Several businesses along Duff Avenue in Ames remain out of business as they recover from the August 11th flood.

Volunteers Needed In Colfax

Lisa Martone — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:56:00 EDT

COLFAX-- The flood waters have finally subsided, and exposed more than 200 homes in desperate need of repair. "We lost everything," said Scott Beason, a resident of Colfax whose home sat in four feet

Weekend Fair Security Beefed Up

James Swierzbin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:32:00 EDT

Des Moines Police will be beefing up their presence outside the State Fair, after an unprecedented string of fights last weekend, along East 30th Street.

Red Cross Helps with Road to Recovery in Colfax

Jessica Daley — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:23:00 EDT

The water is gone, but now flood victims are hit with the stress and anxiety of cleaning up. The Red Cross is there to help with resources and tips for the recovery process.

Discounts spur surprising Aug. retail sales gains

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

This year's back-to-school season isn't as big a bust for retailers as they feared - or as last year's - but it's not great either.

Federer beats the heat, Beck; Soderling looms

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

Roger Federer is one cool customer.

Hopeful sign: More talks for Israel, Palestinians

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

In an early sign of promise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged Thursday in a cordial first round of talks to keep meeting at regular intervals, aiming to nail down a framework for overcoming deep disputes and achieving...

FBI: 6 accused in forced labor of 400 Thai workers

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

Six recruiters were accused Thursday of luring 400 laborers from Thailand to the United States and forcing them to work, according to a federal indictment that the FBI called the largest human-trafficking case ever charged...

Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle near border

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

A shootout between soldiers and suspected drug cartel members in northeastern Mexico left 25 purported gunmen dead Thursday, the military said.

LA police ID owner of trunk containing baby bodies

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

Investigators have identified the owner of a trunk in which the mummified remains of two babies were found, bringing them a step closer to solving the intriguing international mystery.

Earl weakens but still powerful as it smacks NC

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 110 mph winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and potentially most...

Oil platform explodes off La. coast; crew rescued

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed.

Man in Letterman blackmail plot freed from NY jail

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

The former television producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman was freed Thursday after four months in jail for a plot that put a spotlight on the comic icon's office affairs, city Correction Department records...

Arizona governor stumbles during debate

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

It will go down as one of the most painful openings to a political debate in recent memory.

Dolphins caught, not killed, in Japan cove

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

Dolphins have been herded into a cove as part of an annual hunt in the Japanese seaside town made famous by an Oscar-winning documentary about their slaughter, Sea Shepherd said Friday. A town official said none were killed.

Calderon: Violence price worth paying in drug war

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

President Felipe Calderon tried to rally frustrated Mexicans behind his increasingly bloody drug war Thursday, saying he knows violence has surged under his watch, but arguing that it is the price of confronting powerful and...

Most Asian stocks rise on improving US data

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

Most Asian stock markets climbed Friday as investors took heart from improving U.S. housing and jobs data amid lingering worries over the pace of the global economic recovery.

Mozambique riots spotlight world food price spike

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

A few pennies' increase in the price of a loaf of bread can mean the difference between getting by and going hungry - and erupting in anger - in the world's poorest countries.

Typhoon kills 5 South Koreans

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

The death toll from Typhoon Kompasu, which battered the Korean peninsula with strong winds and heavy rains, rose to five in South Korea, an official said Friday.

UN to release Congo 'genocide' report in October

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

A report detailing hundreds of gruesome attacks against civilians in Congo over a 10-year period won't be released until October, the U.N.'s top human rights official said Thursday, after Rwanda angrily protested the...

Afghan president says airstrike killed civilians

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

NATO said an airstrike in northern Afghanistan on Thursday killed about a dozen insurgents, but President Hamid Karzai said the victims were campaign workers seeking votes in this month's parliamentary elections.

Ecuadorean survivor urges migrants to avoid Mexico

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

One of two known survivors of a drug gang's massacre in northern Mexico of 72 undocumented Central and South American migrants urged others in an interview broadcast Thursday not to attempt the journey to the United...

Book says Nazi hunter Wiesenthal worked for Mossad

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:49:00 EDT

A new book claims renowned Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal worked for Israel's Mossad spy agency, providing information on war criminals and Germans working in Arab countries.