DES MOINES, Iowa — Police say a Des Moines man is behind bars after he abducted his four-year-old daughter Sunday afternoon while armed with a machete. Duane VanDenHemel Duane VanDenHemel, 36, is being held in the Polk County Jail on charges of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary, and violation of a no contact order. Police investigate…
Bernie Sanders blasts Democrats for their attitude towards Joe Rogan
(The Hill) – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized Democrats for their attitude toward Joe Rogan and other podcast hosts in Sunday comments. Sanders joined CNN’s “State of the Union,” where he was asked by host Dana Bash about the blowback he received years ago after appearing on Rogan’s podcast and receiving his endorsement. “Yeah, I…
Grinnell students digging into controversial elections in American history
GRINNELL, Iowa — Decision Day has become divisive but in Dr. Sarah Purcell’s history class at Grinnell College students learn it is hardly unprecedented. “It is not accurate that America has never been this divided. There are times we’ve been divided but that’s not to say it is a good thing,” Dr. Purcell said. The…
Iowa Democrats re-elect Rep. Konfrst as Iowa House Minority Leader
DES MOINES, IOWA — On Saturday the Iowa House Democrats re-elected State Representative Jennifer Konfrst as the Iowa House Minority Leader for the upcoming 91st Iowa General Assembly. Lawmakers are set to gavel in on Monday, January 13, 2025 to kick off the session. Rep. Konfrst is in her 4th term in the Iowa House…
Veteran-owned business helps others suffering with mental health
URBANDALE, Iowa- One local veteran is using her military experience and her new business to support others with mental health challenges. Tiffany Wheeldon opened Urbandale Massage Therapy in April, but this industry has been her calling for a long time. “I grew up doing little back rubs and was always told, ‘You should go to…
Forecast: Rain totals and what’s ahead
It was obviously a cooler and rainier day than Friday, as we continue working on the drought conditions across the state. A look at the totals as of 4:00 p.m. Saturday: We’ll continue to see sprinkles and drizzle this evening and overnight. Scattered showers will likely continue in the north before midday on Sunday. We’ll…
Hundreds ran through history during the Living History Farms Race
URBANDALE, Iowa — Hundreds of people ran a muddy five-mile race at Living History Farms in Urbandale on Saturday morning. The Living History Farms Race started and ended at the 1876 town of Walnut Hill and ran through three historic farm sites. The nearly 600 runners saw horses, sheep, cows, and pigs during the course…
Still waiting for results in 1st congressional district race
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The 1st Congressional District Race remains close between Marianette Miller-Meeks and Christina Bohannan. Just 800 votes separate the two candidates. Miller-Meeks has claimed victory despite the AP not calling the race and Bohannan has not conceded. The First District had the same scenario just four years ago, when Miller-Meeks was leading Democratic…
3 stabbed in Ames, search for suspect underway
AMES, Iowa — Three people were stabbed in Ames Friday evening and the Ames Police Department is searching for a suspect. At around 5:30 p.m. the Ames Police Department responded to a report of multiple stabbing victims in the 3700 block of Tripp Street. While enroute to the scene first responders found two victims and…
WHO 13 Farm Report: Friday, November 8th
WHO Radio’s David Geiger talks about Friday’s top stories in agriculture and farm commodity prices. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service
Iowa State takes on Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium trying to bounce back from Texas Tech loss
WHAT’S AT STAKE? Iowa State (7-1, 4-1 Big 12, No. 17 CFP) is coming off an upset loss to Texas Tech, its first of the season, and is now tied with Colorado for second in the Big 12 behind unbeaten BYU. The Cyclones need to beat Kansas (2-6, 1-4 Big 12) to keep pace in…
Judge grants Jack Smith’s request to pause Trump Jan. 6 case
(The Hill) — A federal judge granted a request from special counsel Jack Smith on Friday to suspend deadlines in President-elect Donald Trump’s election interference case. The move comes after Smith begun discussions with Justice Department officials earlier this week about how to wind down Trump’s federal criminal cases, which likewise include charges in Florida related…
WHO 13 Farm Report: Thursday, November 7th
WHO Radio’s David Geiger shares Thursday’s top stories in agriculture and farm commodity prices. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week. The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus…
South Hamilton School District takes disciplinary action for alleged safety threat
JEWELL, Iowa – More officers were at South Hamilton High School Thursday after a social media threat caused schools in the district to go on lockdown Wednesday. Snapchat’s algorithm flagged a threatening post made by a student, which was sent to the FBI. Several law enforcement officials responded to the high school in Jewell. The…
WHO 13 Farm Report: Wednesday, November 6th
WHO Radio’s David Geiger shares Wednesday’s top agriculture news. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service
Webster City man charged with murder in baby’s 2023 death
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa — A Webster City man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 10-month-old baby. Gunner Jones An investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Webster City Police Department has resulted in the arrest of Gunner Jones, 26. Officials say he’s responsible for the death of…
Baccam concedes Iowa’s 3rd Congressional district race
DES MOINES, Iowa — Just after the noon hour Wednesday, and 16 hours after voting closed in the state, the Democratic challenger in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District has conceded the election to incumbent Congressman Zach Nunn (R). Lanon Baccam released a statement: “It’s been the honor of a lifetime to be the Democratic nominee for…
How close does the presidential election have to be for a recount?
(NEXSTAR) — In the days and weeks leading up to Election Day, polling showed the race for the White House was tight. Stay up to date on all election news with The Hill’s 2024 Election Day Live Blog. Multiple states, including crucial swing states, also saw record turnout during early voting periods. A week before…
Can you wear political clothing to the polls in Iowa?
DES MOINES, Iowa — In Iowa, it is okay to wear clothing with candidates’ names on it when you go to the polls, however, once you have voted you need to leave the polling place or you could be at risk of electioneering. Electioneering is illegal in Iowa and is considered to be anything swaying…
Republicans try to hold onto all of Iowa’s 4 congressional districts
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans represent all of Iowa’s four congressional districts, but Democrats are hopeful of their chances in Tuesday’s general election. Two of the districts are seen as especially competitive, including the 1st district in southeast Iowa and the 3rd district in central and southern Iowa. Republicans are expected to more easily…
WHO 13 Farm Report: Monday, November 4th
WHO Radio’s David Geiger talks about Monday’s top stories in agriculture and farm commodity prices. Continue Reading at WHO13.com here Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service
