WOI-TV (Des Moines, IA)

Local 5 WOI-DT, channel 5, is the ABC affiliate serving the Des Moines area. The station shares its studio space with KCWI-TV, a CW affiliate located on channel 23, both of which are situated on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Local 5 began broadcasting on February 21, 1950, making it Iowa’s second television station and the first to operate in Des Moines. Originally, it was owned by Iowa State University in Ames, along with its noncommercial WOI radio stations, making it the first major college-owned commercial TV station in the U.S. On March 1, 1994, WOI-TV changed ownership and relocated its studios to a temporary site in Des Moines later that year. In 1998, the station settled into its current location on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa.

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2 Greenfield families who lost homes in tornado getting new houses built

2 days ago | weareiowa.com | Connor O’Neal

GREENFIELD, Iowa — One week from Wednesday will mark the first anniversary since a deadly EF-4 tornado swept through the city of Greenfield in Adair County. Five people died and dozens were injured. Many homes were destroyed leaving behind horrific scenes of devastation. The tornado also damaged the city's hospital which has since been rebuilt. This week, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity and volunteers are building two homes in Greenfield for families who lost their homes in the tornado.
Des Moines Buccaneers hire Derek Damon as new head coach

2 days ago | weareiowa.com | Reina Garcia

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers have found a new head coach. They announced on Monday that Derek Damon will be taking over as the 18th head coach in team history. "I feel like I can bring the ability to relate to these players," Damon said. "I like to think of myself as a coach that's very relatable to the players.
Fireworks would be allowed in all cities for July 4 under advancing House bill

3 days ago | weareiowa.com | Connor O’Neal

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Legislature is one step away from having its bill, cutting local control of consumer fireworks, signed into law. If Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Senate File 303 into law, cities and counties will be prohibited from banning or limiting the use of fireworks on July 3rd and 4th, and on New Year's Eve — regardless of whether a city has an ordinance banning fireworks already.
Nevada City Council approves rezoning for old medical center despite community push back

3 days ago | weareiowa.com |

NEVADA, Iowa — A plan to convert the former Story County Medical Center in Nevada into an apartment complex is moving forward, despite heavy opposition from the community. The facility was once home to a hospital, clinic and senior care facility. Now, all three buildings are empty and ready for change. Yet, members of the Nevada community and the city council disagree on what that change should look like and who it should serve.
Community voices strong opposition to Nevada Flats proposal, city council approves anyway

3 days ago | weareiowa.com |

NEVADA, Iowa — A plan to convert the former Story County Medical Center in Nevada into an apartment complex is moving forward, despite heavy opposition from the community. The facility was once home to a hospital, clinic and senior care facility. Now, all three buildings are empty and ready for change. Yet, members of the Nevada community and the city council disagree on what that change should look like and who it should serve.
22-year-old woman dead after car rollover north of Creston

3 days ago | weareiowa.com | Caleb Geer

CRESTON, Iowa — A 22-year-old Iowa woman is dead after her car rolled over just north of Creston Sunday evening, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report. Amber Lacina of Creston was heading south on Highway 25 near 140th Street at about 5 p.m. when her vehicle drove onto the west shoulder, she lost control, crossed both lanes of traffic and went into the east ditch. The car rolled several times and threw Lacina from the vehicle. ISP said she died from injuries sustained in the crash.
71-year-old Altoona man sentenced up to 50 years for sexual exploitation and touching of children

4 days ago | weareiowa.com | Caleb Geer

DES MOINES, Iowa — A 71-year-old Altoona man was sentenced to up to 50 years behind bars on Friday after he pleaded guilty to sex acts with three children, the Polk County Attorney's Office said. According to the office, Michael Charles Ertz pleaded guilty to five counts of lascivious acts with a child for actions against minors in Polk and Dallas counties. The incidents reportedly ranged from 2013 until 2019, according to the attorney's office.
Polk County Attorney says DMPD officer justified in March shooting

4 days ago | weareiowa.com | Caleb Geer

DES MOINES, Iowa — Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham, in a Friday letter to Des Moines Police Chief Michael McTaggart, said the Des Moines police officer who non-fatally shot a suspect on March 20 was justified in doing so. After the incident, police said Senior Police Ofc. Chad Ruroden had been assaulted, leading him to shoot the now 20-year-old suspect Jose Daniel Rodriguez-Sanchez in the torso. Authorities also said Rodriguez-Sanchez attempted to take Ruroden's gun.
Rep. Feenstra files paperwork to join Iowa governor's race in 2026

4 days ago | weareiowa.com | Caleb Geer

DES MOINES, Iowa — Rep. Randy Feenstra, who has held Iowa's 4th Congressional District seat since 2021, filed paperwork necessary to run for governor on Monday. However, Rep. Feenstra has not made a formal announcement of his intentions. The filing comes only a few days after Democrat Ryan Melton announced he was running for the 4th Congressional District seat a third-straight time. Rep.
Fire burns east end of Raccoon River Valley Trail bridge

4 days ago | weareiowa.com |

ADEL, Iowa — Crews spent part of early Monday battling a fire at the Raccoon River Valley Trail Bridge in Adel. Our team first heard the call around 2 a.m. Monday, and reported seeing flames on the east end of the bridge. Several fire departments, including Dallas Center, Minburn, Redfield, and Waukee, responded to the bridge near Highway 6. There were no road closures, and Highway 6 is open to traffic.