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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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 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 >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:42 AM EDT2013-06-13 12:42:49 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Investigators hope an autopsy will provide key information on what caused a crash in Polk County.The body of 53-year-old KendallMore >>
Investigators hope an autopsy will provide key information on what caused a crash in Polk County.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:57 PM EDT2013-06-13 03:57:12 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comAuthorities are receiving reports of homes and businesses "completely damaged'' by severe weather and multiple tornadoes in northern Iowa. Stephanie Bond with Iowa HomelandMore >>
Authorities are receiving reports of homes and businesses "completely damaged'' by severe weather and multiple tornadoes in northern Iowa.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 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-13 00:11:10 GMT
AB5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comWeather officials say two tornadoes have touched ground in northern Iowa. The National Weather Service says a tornado touched ground around 5 p.m. Wednesday and it's moving eastMore >>
An unusually massive line of storms Wednesday packing hail, lightning and tree-toppling winds is expected to affect states from Iowa to Maryland.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 12:41 PM EDT2013-06-12 16:41:50 GMT
By: ABC5 News E-mail: news@myabc5.com Twitter: @ABC5_WOI IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Iowa will open the season at home against Northern Illinois at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 31. Hawkeyes officials announced theMore >>
Hawkeyes officials announced the start time for the opening game and the Sept. 7 matchup with Missouri State on Wednesday.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 9:06 AM EDT2013-06-12 13:06:30 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIDES MOINES - Loud explosions gave downtown residents a rude awakening this morning. Around 2:30, authorities received several calls about loud explosionMore >>
Loud explosions gave downtown residents a rude awakening this morning. Around 2:30, authorities received several calls about loud explosion on Fourth Street near Court Avenue.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 >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:10 AM EDT2013-06-12 04:10:25 GMT
By Ron Marasco rmarasco@myabc5.com Just before 9 p.m. Monday night, a 10 year-old Boone boy reported that a man driving a gray minivan pulled up near him and asked the boy if he wanted to see his puppy.More >>
Monday night, a 10 year-old Boone boy reported that a man driving a gray minivan pulled up near him and asked the boy if he wanted to see his puppy. The boy ran away. More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-06-11 22:33:56 GMT
By Alex Schuman aschuman@myabc5.com @alexschuman Iowans in favor of immigration reform plan on marching from the 1500 block of East Grand Ave. to the 800 block of East Scott Ave. in Des Moines thisMore >>
Iowans in favor of immigration reform plan on marching from the 1500 block of East Grand Ave. to the 800 block of East Scott Ave. in Des Moines this Saturday.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 12:02 PM EDT2013-06-11 16:02:17 GMT
By: Sabrina AhmedSAhmed@myabc5.com Twitter.com/SabrinaAtiyaHundreds of people gathered in Dayton for a tree lighting ceremony in honor of Kathlynn Shepard. Three thousand purple lights hang around theMore >>
Hundreds of people gathered in Dayton for a tree lighting ceremony in honor of Kathlynn Shepard.More >>
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com twitter.com/ABC5_WOI Des Moines firefighters say a home is a total loss after a fire Tuesday morning. A neighbor called firefighters at around 7:20 a.m. to the Radio CityMore >>
Firefighters say the home sustained $15,000 worth of damages and is a complete loss.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-06-11 13:30:13 GMT
ABC5 Newsroomnews@myabc5.comtwitter.com/ABC5_WOIWEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- West Des Moines officials have been negotiating with company to land a $140 million data center project.The name of the companyMore >>
West Des Moines officials have been negotiating with company to land a $140 million data center project.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 12:31 AM EDT2013-06-11 04:31:11 GMT
By Ron Marasco rmarasco@myabc5.com Some Des Moines neighbors believe they're being railroaded. The city may abandon some right–of–ways so Union Pacific Railroad can close some streets to expand itsMore >>
Some Des Moines neighbors believe they're being railroaded. The city may abandon some right–of–ways so Union Pacific Railroad can close some streets and expand its operation.More >>
Denver International Airport passengers are taking shelter after a tornado was spotted in the area.More >>
Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down Tuesday over the east runways of Denver International Airport, where thousands of people took shelter in bathrooms, stairwells and other safe spots until the dangerous weather...More >>
A mentally disabled woman and her young child were enslaved for more than a year, denied food and threatened with a pet python and pit bills, and the woman was beaten and forced to get pain medication for her...More >>
An attorney says slavery charges against three people in Ohio are ludicrous and says the woman at the center of the alleged forced-labor plot moved in and out as she pleased.More >>
A Democratic congressman has released the full transcript of congressional investigators' interview with an Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican who said the close scrutiny...More >>
An Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican said the close scrutiny of tea party groups' tax forms originated in his Cincinnati IRS office and not in Washington, according to a full...More >>
Scientists say a wooden beam extending from the floor of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, an important finding as they try to determine whether it's part of the Griffin, the...More >>
A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a...More >>
It was a quiet part of the Father's Day Mass as about 300 people stood up in preparation for communion. A parishioner, known by many at the church as Ricky Jennings, entered through the glass doors in back,...More >>
A Utah man shot in the head during a Father's Day Mass was upgraded to fair condition Tuesday - just a few hours after his son-in-law was charged with attempted homicide in the shooting.More >>
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.More >>
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.More >>
The latest possible resting place of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is an overgrown farm field where the normal calm of chirping crickets is being drowned out by a beeping backhoe, the chop of an overhead news helicopter...More >>
The latest possible resting place of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is an overgrown farm field where the normal calm of chirping crickets is being drowned out by a beeping backhoe, the chop of an overhead news helicopter and the...More >>
A large bomb exploded in the Afghan capital on Tuesday, killing at least three people on the day the international military coalition hands over responsibility for fighting the Taliban insurgency to the nascent...More >>
The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's...More >>
In some of the biggest protests since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship, demonstrations have spread across this continent-sized country and united people from all walks of life behind frustrations over...More >>
Thousands of demonstrators flooded into a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the shoddy state of public transit, schools and other public services...More >>
Protesters surrounding the city hall of Brazil's biggest city have clashed with police when a small group of demonstrators tried to force their way into the building.More >>
Protesters surrounding the city hall of Brazil's biggest city have clashed with police when a small group of demonstrators tried to force their way into the building.More >>
Israeli and global leaders, local celebrities and Hollywood superstars celebrated under one roof to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres for his upcoming 90th birthday.More >>
Israeli and global leaders, local celebrities and Hollywood superstars celebrated under one roof Tuesday to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres for his upcoming 90th birthday, reflecting world respect for one of the...More >>
Exploding shells set off a fire that was triggering explosions Wednesday at a military depot in southern Russia, injuring about 30 people and causing the evacuation of more than 6,000 from a nearby village,...More >>
Exploding shells set off a fire that was triggering explosions Wednesday at a military depot in southern Russia, injuring about 30 people and causing the evacuation of more than 6,000 from a nearby village, investigators and...More >>
Clashes have erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood over the recent appointment of an Islamist governor in a northern city.More >>
Clashes erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's president and his Muslim Brotherhood Tuesday over his appointment of new Islamist governors, some in areas where opponents are strong.More >>
Under the watchful eye of stern-faced American advisers, hundreds of U.S.-trained Jordanian commandos fanned across this dusty desert plain, holding war games that could eventually form the basis of an assault in...More >>
Under the watchful eye of stern-faced American advisers, hundreds of U.S.-trained Jordanian commandos fanned across this dusty desert plain, holding war games that could eventually form the basis of an assault in Syria.More >>
The daughter of a prominent Cuban dissident who died in a car crash says her family decided to seek refuge in the U.S. after facing continued repression.More >>
One of several Cuban dissidents recently allowed to visit Europe and the U.S. after Cuba changed its travel laws said Tuesday she decided to seek refuge in Miami after facing continued repression on the island.More >>
Syrian activists say warplanes have hit rebel positions near a contested military air base in the northern province of Aleppo.More >>
Syrian warplanes struck rebel positions near a besieged military air base and other rebel-held areas in the country's north Tuesday as regime forces stepped up attacks against opposition fighters in the key province of...More >>
