Knoxville’s police department is getting three new body cams in their collective stocking….thanks to an anonymous elf’s gift of $2400. Aside from saying he’s a longtime member o…… MORE
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12-22-14 Shopping refreshments; ‘Fire-spitter’; Keep kids busy
Frenzied shoppers at Merle Hay Mall were taking welcome respite at the newly opened Flix Brewhouse…an idea imported to Des Moines from the Lone Star state.A Des Moines woman who arrived home t…… MORE
12-22-14 Bubble wrap caveat; Grassley Christmas pie; Money from T-Mobile
Speaking of kids and Christmas…Janna Day…injury specialist at Blank Children’s Hospital advises parents to observe the age recommendations on particular toys…so the joy of Christmas mornin…… MORE
12-22-14 Hot gift ideas; Ring my bell; Homeless Persons Memorial Day
Des Moines area malls were buzzing over the weekend…with shoppers scrambling for sales and inspiration when snagging gifts for loved ones. Merle Hayââ‚Â… MORE
12-22-14 Gas dive; Prepare for NCAA 2016; Des Moines facing sanctions
With thousands of Iowans hitting the holiday road…the plummeting price of gas is a nice little Christmas gift…as low as $1.99 at Kum and Go…off the 1-80 Waukee exit.This weekend  MORE
12-22-14 Christmas forecast; Rep. David Young Christmas meal; Subway generosity
While winter officially began yesterday…the forecast this Christmas week..calling for a rainy high of 40 today..morphing into more rain and a few flakes tomorrow..with clouds and gusty winds o..… MORE
12-22-14 Texas Gov. Rick Perry comes to Iowa; No-Cash Cab; Interstate baby
Texas Governor Rick Perry has hopped on the roster of politicians to attend next month’s Freedom Summit organized by di… MORE
12-19-14 New wrinkle in election to replace Ernst; Island of Misfit Toys in Des Moines; Toothy donat
A Libertarian candidate for the vacated Iowa senate seat of Joni Ernst…is facing a sexual assault charge which may prompt Donald Brantz to withdraw from the December 30th special election. Brant…… MORE
12-19-14 Kudos for 7 Iowa colleges; Shop 24/7; Hyvee ‘Big Four Classic
Seven Iowa institutions of higher learning have made the latest Kiplinger list of best educational values…with Drake…Grinnell…UNI and Iowa State among them.It’s crunch timeÃ¢â… MORE
12-19-14 Stolen ATM turns up; Childbirth scam; Cardboard boat races
An ATM stolen from the Iowa Events Center this past autumn has turned up the Des Moines airport.The theft was captured on camera…but the culprit never caught…âwith the machine materializing… MORE
