DMPD: Search Continues For Missing, Endangered 41-Year-Old Woman
(Des Moines, IA) — Des Moines police spent the weekend searching for a missing and endangered woman, but still haven’t found her. Police say 41-year-old Danielle Steiger went missing Thursday night and was last seen near Merle Hay Mall. Investigators say Steiger’s cell phone was found abandoned and she is without necessary medications. Steiger is described as five-feet-four-inches tall and 175 pounds, and was last seen wearing a dark grey sweatshirt, a dark pink T-shirt and light grey sweatpants. Anyone who believes they have seen her is asked to call 9-1-1.
Knoxville Little League Treasurer Accused Of Stealing $26K From League Account, Court Date This Week
(Knoxville, IA) — A central Iowa Little League treasurer accused of stealing 26-thousand dollars from the league’s bank account will be in court this week. Police in Knoxville, about 35 miles southeast of Des Moines, say they got a report of the misappropriated funds in June. Brandon Stone was charged after an investigation found he withdrew the money without authorization and deposited the funds into his own account. Stone was arrested Friday on a felony first-degree theft charge and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 23.
Today Is The Final Day To Register To Vote In Iowa Ahead Of Midterm Election Day
(Des Moines, IA) — Today is the last day to register to vote in Iowa ahead of the midterm election next month. Registration applications can be downloaded on the Secretary of State’s website and must be received by your county auditor’s office by 5 p.m. today. Voters can also register on Election Day. Absentee ballot requests must also be returned to the county auditor’s office by 5 p.m. today. Election Day is November 3rd.
Des Moines Metronet Outage That Affected Thousands Being Investigated As Act Of Vandalism
(Des Moines, IA) — Police are investigating a Metronet outage that affected thousands of people in Des Moines as an act of vandalism. Des Moines police say four large cable lines attached to a utility pole 20 feet in the air were found cut early Friday morning. The internet outage led to a two-hour delay for DMPS schools and left thousands of residential and business customers without internet. Damages are estimated at about 100-thousand dollars. Anyone with information is asked to call the Des Moines Police Department.
