WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The West Des Moines police are trying to figure out how a man died after his body was found in a creek. First responders say the victim was discovered Friday afternoon near a submerged car in a creek close to Raccoon River Drive. Police believe the man may be connected with a missing person’s case in Des Moines. The investigation is ongoing.

DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – Dubuque police say an intoxicated man caused a crash early Thursday afternoon, punched a man in the face, stole keys from a woman, and spit on a nurse. Police found 26-year-old Dakota Vandermillin with a strong odor of marijuana on him, slurred speech, and bloodshot watery eyes. The officer on scene observed a baggie of marijuana in plain view in Vandermillen`s front sweatshirt pocket and seized it. He’s in jail.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – A fire broke out in an apartment building in Des Moines early Friday morning. Crews were called out to the Rosemount Place Apartments just after 4:00 a.m. The fire started on the second or third floor of the building and then worked its way up to the attic.
No one was injured, but one pet didn’t make it out.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Gov. Kim Reynolds has declared this Sunday a Statewide Day of Prayer in solidarity with Ukraine.