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Vehicular Homicide Charge Filed in Dallas County Drunk Driving Crash
Posted: Feb 18, 2021 / 12:12 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 18, 2021 / 12:28 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — A Council Bluffs man is now facing new charges in connection withThe Dallas County Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Stephen Joseph Wink was charged Wednesday with homicide by vehicle-operating while under the influence, serious injury by vehicle, and OWI 2nd in connection with the February 2nd crash that killed 40-year-old Danyel Hardisty of...…Posted: Feb 18, 2021 / 12:12 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 18, 2021 / 12:28 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — A Council Bluffs man is now facing new charges in connection withThe Dallas County Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Stephen Joseph Wink was charged Wednesday with homicide by vehicle-operating while under the influence, serious injury by vehicle, and OWI 2nd in connection with the February 2nd crash that killed 40-year-old Danyel Hardisty of...WW…
Lakeside Casino, Driver Facing Lawsuit Over OWI Crash That Seriously Injured West Des Moines Police Officer
Posted: Apr 16, 2021 / 07:15 AM CDTUpdated: Apr 16, 2021 / 07:20 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.POLK COUNTY, Iowa – A West Des Moines police officer that has filed a civil lawsuit in the case.Officer Jon Kaufman suffered extensive injuries while working on I-35 last November. Kaufman was seated in his patrol car on the shoulder of the interstate when he was hit from behind by another car.The driver of the car, 61-year-old , is charged with drunk driving resulting...…Posted: Apr 16, 2021 / 07:15 AM CDTUpdated: Apr 16, 2021 / 07:20 AM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.POLK COUNTY, Iowa – A West Des Moines police officer that has filed a civil lawsuit in the case.Officer Jon Kaufman suffered extensive injuries while working on I-35 last November. Kaufman was seated in his patrol car on the shoulder of the interstate when he was hit from behind by another car.The driver of the car, 61-year-old , is charged with drunk driving resulting...WW…
Suspect Charged with Murder in Meat Processing Plant Stabbing, Victim Identified
Posted: Feb 17, 2021 / 09:32 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 17, 2021 / 09:38 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.EAGLE GROVE, Iowa – The victim and suspect in have been identified and officials say a first-degree murder charge has been filed in the case.According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, 26-year-old Lukouxs Brown of Fort Dodge is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 50-year-old Wayne Smith, also of Fort Dodge.Both men worked at the Prestage Foods...…Posted: Feb 17, 2021 / 09:32 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 17, 2021 / 09:38 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.EAGLE GROVE, Iowa – The victim and suspect in have been identified and officials say a first-degree murder charge has been filed in the case.According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, 26-year-old Lukouxs Brown of Fort Dodge is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 50-year-old Wayne Smith, also of Fort Dodge.Both men worked at the Prestage Foods...WW…
Iowa House Passes Bill that Would Cap Insulin Prices for Diabetic Iowans
Posted: Feb 19, 2021 / 07:40 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 19, 2021 / 07:40 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.DES MOINES, Iowa– The Iowa House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would cap the out of pocket cost of insulin for diabetic Iowans.According to AARP more than 260,000 Iowans have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes.This bill would cap the cost of insulin at $100 for a 30 day supply. A family medicine pharmacist at Broadlawns Medical Center, Emily...…Posted: Feb 19, 2021 / 07:40 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 19, 2021 / 07:40 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.DES MOINES, Iowa– The Iowa House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would cap the out of pocket cost of insulin for diabetic Iowans.According to AARP more than 260,000 Iowans have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes.This bill would cap the cost of insulin at $100 for a 30 day supply. A family medicine pharmacist at Broadlawns Medical Center, Emily...WW…
Parents Get Creative to See High School Athletes at Limited Capacity Drake Relays Events
Posted: Apr 22, 2021 / 04:10 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 22, 2021 / 04:10 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.DES MOINES, IOWA — The Drake Relays are back, bringing together the best high school athletes from across the state at Drake University in Des Moines – however not all parents are pleased with the admission policies this year. A of fans are being allowed into the stadium each day. That’s left many parents to watch their kids run.However those parents and other fans...…Posted: Apr 22, 2021 / 04:10 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 22, 2021 / 04:10 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.DES MOINES, IOWA — The Drake Relays are back, bringing together the best high school athletes from across the state at Drake University in Des Moines – however not all parents are pleased with the admission policies this year. A of fans are being allowed into the stadium each day. That’s left many parents to watch their kids run.However those parents and other fans...WW…
Iowa-Based Pizza Ranch Expanded in 2020 Despite Pandemic
Posted: Feb 15, 2021 / 02:38 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 15, 2021 / 02:38 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.ORANGE CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa-based Pizza Ranch, known for its buffet of pizza, chicken and other offerings, expanded last year, even as the coronavirus pandemic hit the restaurant industry harder than most.Pizza Ranch, based in Orange City, has over 200 locations in 14 states. The chain added five new locations last year and has six or seven more openings slated for...…Posted: Feb 15, 2021 / 02:38 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 15, 2021 / 02:38 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.ORANGE CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa-based Pizza Ranch, known for its buffet of pizza, chicken and other offerings, expanded last year, even as the coronavirus pandemic hit the restaurant industry harder than most.Pizza Ranch, based in Orange City, has over 200 locations in 14 states. The chain added five new locations last year and has six or seven more openings slated for...WW…
Permanent Security Fencing to Be Added Around Terrace Hill
Posted: Apr 23, 2021 / 01:59 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 23, 2021 / 01:59 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.DES MOINES, IOWA — A permanent perimeter security fence will be added around Terrace Hill, the Iowa Department of Public Safety announced Friday. The DPS says recent threats against Governor Reynolds and other Iowa officials – as well as a by a – “reinforced” their decision to upgrade security.According to the DPS, Iowa is one of only “a few” states whose Governor’s...…Posted: Apr 23, 2021 / 01:59 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 23, 2021 / 01:59 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.DES MOINES, IOWA — A permanent perimeter security fence will be added around Terrace Hill, the Iowa Department of Public Safety announced Friday. The DPS says recent threats against Governor Reynolds and other Iowa officials – as well as a by a – “reinforced” their decision to upgrade security.According to the DPS, Iowa is one of only “a few” states whose Governor’s...WW…
2020 Iowa State Fair Canceled
Posted: Jun 10, 2020 / 03:15 PM CDTUpdated: Jun 10, 2020 / 03:29 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.Des Moines, Iowa — For the first time since WWII there will be no Iowa State Fair.On Wednesday the Iowa State Fair Board voted 11-2 to postpone the 2020 Iowa State Fair until August of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first time the fair has been canceled since World War II.Just minutes after the vote was carried out live, the Iowa State Fair posted a...…Posted: Jun 10, 2020 / 03:15 PM CDTUpdated: Jun 10, 2020 / 03:29 PM CDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.Des Moines, Iowa — For the first time since WWII there will be no Iowa State Fair.On Wednesday the Iowa State Fair Board voted 11-2 to postpone the 2020 Iowa State Fair until August of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first time the fair has been canceled since World War II.Just minutes after the vote was carried out live, the Iowa State Fair posted a...WW…
Franchise Owner in Ankeny Fights to Stay Open Amid Pandemic
Posted: Mar 13, 2021 / 10:53 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 13, 2021 / 10:53 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.ANKENY, Iowa — While many Americans are waiting to receive their , a franchise owner in Ankeny is fighting to hold onto his business.Steve Roberts, the owner of Pie Five Pizza in Ankeny, has received funds from the federal Paycheck Protection Program. However, he said he was denied state funds this week, and he is receiving little help from his corporate...…Posted: Mar 13, 2021 / 10:53 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 13, 2021 / 10:53 PM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.ANKENY, Iowa — While many Americans are waiting to receive their , a franchise owner in Ankeny is fighting to hold onto his business.Steve Roberts, the owner of Pie Five Pizza in Ankeny, has received funds from the federal Paycheck Protection Program. However, he said he was denied state funds this week, and he is receiving little help from his corporate...WW…
Ames Native Harrison Barnes Starts 500 Saving Accounts for Children of Color for Black History Month
Posted: Feb 10, 2021 / 07:17 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 10, 2021 / 07:17 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.DES MOINES, Iowa — Studies show kids and teenagers who have a savings account in their own name are six times more likely to go to college than those without.It’s why Ames native and NBA star, Harrison Barnes, is on a mission to create one million savings accounts for Black and brown kids this month.Barnes has already started 500 savings accounts for kids with $40 each...…Posted: Feb 10, 2021 / 07:17 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 10, 2021 / 07:17 AM CSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.DES MOINES, Iowa — Studies show kids and teenagers who have a savings account in their own name are six times more likely to go to college than those without.It’s why Ames native and NBA star, Harrison Barnes, is on a mission to create one million savings accounts for Black and brown kids this month.Barnes has already started 500 savings accounts for kids with $40 each...WW…