DES MOINES – A Des Moines man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for three counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a child and one count of possession of child pornography. According to court documents, 33-year-old Tyler Boyd Pavlick placed a mini video camera in the tank of a porta-potty at three Central Iowa events in 2025 with the purpose of creating visual depictions of minors lasciviously exhibiting private areas. After completing his term of imprisonment, Pavlick will be required to serve a 10‑year term of supervised release.
DES MOINES – The parent company of Facebook and Instagram reached a $17 billion settlement with 47 states to resolve claims related to the mental health of teenagers using the platforms. KCCI-TV reports the state of Iowa will receive $126 million over the next ten years, according to Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s office. Meta was accused of causing mental health issues among young people.
DES MOINES – The Des Moines City Council received a proposal from its city manager this week that aims to address a $17 million budget shortfall in the next two fiscal years. WHO-13 reports $11.5 million in reductions were presented in an initial package, including programs, staffing, and revenue changes. The reductions could amount to 40 full-time positions being reduced across the city. Des Moines leadership says the cuts are a result of property tax legislation passed this past spring.
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