WEST DES MOINES – A press conference held on Wednesday about an arrest made in a 15-year-old cold case revealed very few new details about the case. KCCI-TV reports West Des Moines Police held a news conference with siblings of West Des Moines Realtor Ashley Okland, who was killed in April 2011. Earlier this week, police arrested 53-year-old Kristin Ramsey of Woodward. West Des Moines Police say they can’t release too many details due to the nature of the judicial process taking place.
DES MOINES – Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl born on March 6 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined. This brings the overall total to 80 infants since the law went into effect more than two decades ago. Iowa’s Safe Haven Act is an option for parents in crisis who determine they cannot care for an infant up to 90 days old. Designated safe havens are locations like hospitals and police and fire stations.
DES MOINES – The Iowa Blue Star Mothers are planning a procession for two Iowa National Guard Soldiers returning to Iowa this week. WHO-13 reports that Major Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady will be laid to rest this weekend. This afternoon, community members are encouraged to line the streets of Des Moines, as the remains of the two soldiers are expected to arrive at the Des Moines International Airport.