(Indianola) A mountain lion’s confirmed in the south part of the Des Moines metro area — two nights in a row. The Indianola Police Department has released photos of the big cat and says the mountain lion is confirmed on the southwest side of Indianola Friday night and then Saturday night east of town. Police say the Iowa Department of Natural Resources confirms it’s a mountain lion. People on social media say they’re keeping a close eye on their pets. Several people in Indianola say they’ve seen the mountain lion in town.
Mountain Lion Spotted Two Nights In A Row In South Des Moines Metro Area
Oct 24, 2022 | 6:21 AM
Story Content (c) 2026 Meredith Communications LC - All Rights Reserved.
LOCAL NEWS
No Injuries Reported After Explosion, Fire Destroys Rural Hancock Home
(Hancock) A rural Hancock home was destroyed following an explosion and fire Tuesday morning. The Hancock Fire Department, along with the Avoca and Minden Fire Departments, responded at approximately ...
Jul 07, 2026
Iowa Has Confirmed Case Of Cyclosporiasis
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa is now confirmed with one case of cyclosporiasis, with the nationwide total just under two thousand. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Iowa's case wa...
Jul 10, 2026
LOCAL SPORTS
Wednesday's High School Softball Playoff Scores
Class 1A Regional Quarterfinals Region 1 Clarksville 3, Montezuma 1 Lone Tree 10, Janesville 0 Highland 10, Belle Plaine 1 Don Bosco 6, Hillcrest Academy 4 Region 2 Exira EHK Audubon 12, East Mills 0 ...
Jul 09, 2026
Freeman and Vikings Are Singing Dolly Parton; Advance to District Finals With Win over Cougars
(Anita, IA) -- Somewhere, Dolly Parton is singing and it might be in Avoca -- AHSTW beat CAM 9-5 last night and advance to the District Finals for the first time in about 10 years. CAM got at least on...
Jul 08, 2026
