Top Des Moines Area Local News Stories
Source: KCCI.com - Local News
A Des Moines man found face down in the snow said Monday that he wanted to thank the person who found him, and Tuesday he got the chance.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 18:29:00 CST
The forecast broken down hour-by-hour for next snow storm.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:26:54 CST
Western Iowa counties are bracing for even more snow as they still flight to get roads back to normal after the massive Christmas storm.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 16:07:54 CST
The battle to remove snow and ice from Des Moines city streets will soon gobble up the $3 million budget set aside for snow removal, Des Moines Public Works officials said Tuesday.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:39:47 CST
Experts say dress in layers and buy gear with Thinsulate to keep warmer in the bitter cold temperatures.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:48:19 CST
Authorities say a Royal Air cargo jet that was cleared for landing has crashed in a forest preserve near Chicago Executive Airport in the suburb of Wheeling.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 18:03:25 CST
A high school football coach has resigned in the wake of his arrest for alleged drug possession.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:43:03 CST
Two Midwestern families are hoping for a little leftover holiday spirit -- and cash -- after they found what appear to be crosses inside potatoes.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 12:46:32 CST
A group of Iowa Catholics asked lawmakers on Tuesday to limit interest rates on so called payday loans.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:40:40 CST
A Des Moines man is homeless Tuesday after fire damaged his home.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:08:52 CST
A Burlington man has been arrested for allegedly biting a police officer who was trying to break up a fight at a bar early on New Year's Day.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:07:00 CST
Police are investigating the death of a Muscatine man whose body was found in his yard in subzero temperatures.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 14:27:11 CST
Most people can escape the bitter cold temperatures outside by turning up the heat inside. But some families are so desperate for warmth; theyÂ’re turning on their ovens.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:19:53 CST
Students at Anamosa's West Middle School avoided what could have been a tragedy on the first day back after winter break.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:55:19 CST
Officials with the Department of Human Services said Monday that an error resulted in double payments to Iowans in the Family Investment Program.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 07:37:09 CST
Mechanics say easy maintenance can keep your car cranking during the arctic cold snap... Make sure to have a newer battery and be sure to clean the terminals, have fresh antifreeze and no water in the radiator and if youÂ’re worried about your car starting in the morning, let it run for at least 15 minutes before you go to bed.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:29:36 CST
A judge has sentenced a former Iowa State University official to two years probation for stealing more than $10,000 from the school.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 08:11:16 CST
State regulators say Alliant Energy's electric rates won't be going up beyond the seven percent interim rate increase that took effect last year, at least for a few more months.
Published: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 07:17:26 CST