Urbandale Man Charged in Scam at West Des Moines Costco Store Said Request Seemed ‘Shady’

But, he claimed, he was between jobs and needed the 40 bucks another man offered him to fraudulently buy a computer.

Is It Illegal to Drop the ‘F-Bomb’ in Iowa? Arrested Bachelorette/Birthday Girl Wants to Know

Urbandale woman’s celebration allegedly went into the toilet, along with her mouth, at a West Des Moines mall.

Finalists Named for West Des Moines Police Chief

Four people will move ahead to replace the retired chief Jack O'Donnell.

Top Four West Des Moines Police Chief Candidates will be Named Today

City officials are looking for several qualities in the new chief.

West Des Moines Man Killed by Trauma, Not Drowning

The Polk County Medical Examiner says West Des Moines musician Kelly Starrett died of blunt force trauma in a Father's Day boating accident.

ENCORE: Tips to Prevent a Home Burglary If You're Out of Town on July 4th

Keep an eye on social media activity, and your lights turned on, says the West Des Moines Police Department.

Selling Door-to-Door in West Des Moines Without a Permit Is a Mistake

A Texas man was attempting to sell cleaning supplies when residents called police.

Teens Drop In While Parents Away From Home; $3,500 Ring Disappears

No other jewelry missing from a West Des Moines home when the owner's son had friends over for the weekend.

How Did Costco Bandits Nab Several Hewlett Packard Computers for $100?

West Des Moines police say thieves returned to the store multiple times as part of a scam.

Burglar Takes TV, Computer, Jewelry and Pillowcase: West Des Moines Police Blotter

A West Des Moines apartment resident called police after he came home and couldn't enter his house because a chair was jammed against the door.

Police Chief Finalists to be Announced Next Week

The city is narrowing its search for a police chief to replace Jack O'Donnell, who retired in February.

What Do Fire Officials Think Caused West Des Moines Fire?

One man remains hospitalized following a house fire Wednesday afternoon in Valley Junction.

What Doesn't Smell Like Gum That Got West Des Moines Teens Busted?

“Can’t you smell that smell?” police officer asks – or words to that effect.

Man Claiming Terrorist Ties Allegedly Threatens West Des Moines Insurance Office

Claims adjuster for Chartis Insurance reportedly advised company’s employees not to casually dismiss threats.

National Franchise buybuy BABY Opens in West Des Moines

West Des Moines store is national franchise's first in Iowa.

Why West Des Moines Woman is Unhappy About Going Braless

Police say there was no sign of forced entry, leading them to believe bra bandit – or 'cat burglar' – has a key or garage keypad access.

UPDATE: Rescue Workers Recover Body of Teen Who Drowned at Raccoon River Beach

A young man was reportedly thrashing in the water before going under at the West Des Moines lake.

West Des Moines Man Killed in Father’s Day Boating Tragedy Remembered for ‘Big Heart’

Two people, including the victim’s brother, charged with boating while intoxicated; additional charges may be filed.

UPDATE: Brother Charged in Fatal Boat Crash that Killed West Des Moines Man

The brother and another man are charged with boating while intoxicated.

Safe With Cash Inside Reported Stolen from Fuddruckers Restaurant

Police responding to a burglar alarm in the early morning hours found a door unlocked and a safe missing, reports the Des Moines Register.

Prank Costs West Des Moines Golf Course More Than a Grand

Willow Creek officials say this isn't the first time the course has been vandalized.

Fight Near West Des Moines Bar Sends Man to Hospital With Brain Hemorrhage

An assault victim allegedly asked another man if he was gay, then a third man stepped in and knocked him to the pavement. The reported victim was listed in intensive care.

Woman Tells West Des Moines Police Someone’s Been Gluing Her Door Shut

Woman tells police someone is "trying to mess with her."

ENCORE: Did Allegedly Drunk Man Tossing Furniture on West Des Moines Patio Over-Shoot His Mark?

Police say man had “no sense of his location.”

West Des Moines Arrest Barely Dents $16.2 Billion Annual Problem

Younkers clerk's alleged scam caught on videotape.

No Way, West Des Moines Police Say

Shoplifting case at Jordan Creek Younkers store blamed on post-traumatic stress disorder.

West Des Moines Mall Worker ‘Clamps Down’ on Crime

Shoplifting cases consume much of the time of West Des Moines Police.

As If Being In Jail Weren’t Enough, West Des Moines Man Loses Again

A bad week gets worse for a man jailed on a driving-while-barred charge.

Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for West Des Moines Baby's Death

Matthew Elliott was convicted in April of child endangerment causing death and willful injury causing injury.

ENCORE: Exotic Dancer Tells West Des Moines Police ‘So-Called Friend’ Ripped Her Off

Woman reports $1,300 was stolen – her earnings for her shift as a dancer at a gentleman’s club – as she slept.

Five-Car Wreck on Jordan Creek Parkway Backing Up Traffic Near Interstate

Traffic in West Des Moines is already heavy with spectators going to and from the Principal Charity Classic under way at Glen Oaks Country Club.

West Des Moines Police: ‘Now’s the Time to be Honest’

Suspects had multiple chances to tell the truth and then … guess what happened?

West Des Moines Police: OfficeMax Worker Allegedly Gave Herself a Raise

Internal audit at office supply store revealed discrepancy.

Allegedly Drunk Man Rousted From Slumber Asks West Des Moines Police Why He's in Jail

Police receive a report that barefoot man whose feet were caked in mud passed out in grass at West Glen Town Center.

West Des Moines Police Suspect Arson in Early-Morning Fire

Authorities have a suspect after a West Des Moines man's car was engulfed by flames.

Baseball-Bat Wielding West Des Moines Man Winds Up in ER

Victim tells West Des Moines Police he "got his bell rung" by alleged assailants he thought were intent on damaging his SUV.

ENCORE: West Des Moines Restaurateur Doing His Own Detective Work on Credit Card Fraud Cases

Eastern Buffet’s William Wong is reassuring customers that the suspects have been fired and safeguards have been put in place. Authorities say about 30 victims have now come forward since Patch broke the story.

West Des Moines Man Finances Lawn Care Business But His Grass is 10 Inches Tall

Attorney tells West Des Moines police he thinks couple are taking advantage of his 75-year-old client, who bought a lawnmower to help them start a landscaping business. So why is the grass 10 inches tall at his place?

West Des Moines Police Find Link in Spate of Credit Card Fraud Cases

West Des Moines restaurant where all victims ate is cooperating with police.

Off-Duty West Des Moines Fire Marshal Puts Out a Neighborhood Fire

A boy allegedly running from the scene blamed it on some eighth-graders.