Body found in Des Moines River missing Winterset man

Http - Sat Nov 07

The body of Bradley Wayne Paullin, a 29-year-old Winterset road construction worker missing for a week, was discovered Saturday by searchers along the Des Moines River, Des Moines police confirmed.

Polk County to hold swine flu vaccine clinic

KGAN - Sat Nov 07

The Polk County Health Department is planning a swine flu vaccination clinic next week.

Adults Await H1N1 Vaccinations 1hr

KCCI - Fri Nov 06

Iowa health officials said 14 people in the state have died from the H1N1 virus, most of whom were adults.

Many support medical pot, but state action is unlikely

Hawk Eye - Fri Nov 06

The Associated Press DES MOINES -- After holding hearings throughout Iowa about medical uses of marijuana, pharmacy regulators will consider whether to recommend legislators change the state's law prohibiting the drug's use or possession.

Judge orders Anfinson to prison in son's death

Http - Fri Nov 06

Mike Anfinson watched a Polk County judge sentence his wife, Heidi, to up to 50 years behind bars Thursday in the death of their infant son.

500 pounds of unwanted drugs collected

KGAN - Thu Nov 05

An effort to collect unwanted drugs in Polk County has been declared a success. According to activists, more than 500 pounds of unwanted medications were collected at five sites in Polk County on Saturday.

Iowa woman gets 50-year sentence in babya s death

The Gazette - Thu Nov 05

Posted on Nov 05, 2009 by admin . A Des Moines woman who pleaded guilty to multiple acts of child endangerment in the drowning of her infant son has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.

H1N1 eases up on Des Moines-area kids, hits more adults

Http - Thu Nov 05

The H1N1 flu outbreak appears to be losing steam among Des Moines area children, but it's picking up among adults, local health officials said today.

Central Iowa's Independent Weekly

Cityview Online - Wed Nov 04

The Brickhouse American Grille occupies a time warp in Clive where Cheddar's used to be.

Investigators looking into animal deaths

KWWL-TV Waterloo - Wed Nov 04

Authorities in Polk County say they are looking into allegations of the illegal brokering of puppies.