DMPD officer hit by vehicle, other officer fired gun during Facebook Marketplace theft investigation

A Des Moines police officer was hit by a vehicle, and another officer fired a weapon during an arrest that was part of an ...
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Des Moines police officer hit by car during arrest, second fires gun

A Des Moines Police Department officer was injured after being struck by a car on Thursday, Feb. 5. Detectives were conducting an arrest operation near 10th Street and College Avenue as part of an ...

Des Moines settles with police major for alleged emotional distress

Former Des Moines police Maj. Lillie Parker received nearly $1 million as part of a settlement agreement that cites alleged ...

Iowa lawmakers press DMPS leaders on hiring of former superintendent Ian Roberts

Iowa lawmakers pressed Des Moines school leaders on how a flawed search led to hiring a superintendent without legal work status — and what changes follow.
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New Bars & Restaurants That Have Opened in Eastern Iowa in 2026 [GALLERY]

We're only a couple of months in to 2026, but there are already quite a few new bars & restaurants that have opened in ...

Des Moines Fire Department calls for service leveling off for first time in years

Calls to the Des Moines Fire Department rose again in 2025, but new data shows demand may be stabilizing as prevention programs help ease the workload.