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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ High winds fanned a field fire near Runnells on Friday that spread across about 30 to 40 acres—sparking from embers of a controlled burn on Thursday—and the Camp Township–Runnells Fire Department responded around 2:30 p.m. at the 9100 block of Southeast 13th Avenue with help from Altoona, Mitchellville and Pleasant Hill while no property damage or injuries were reported. WHO 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Monica Pietig — a third-year Drake Law School student — worked with the Polk County Attorney’s Office to prosecute habitual domestic abuser Brian Scott Cooper, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for beating and choking his ex-girlfriend in a trial at Drake University. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Polk County supervisors are discussing merging the county’s Medical Examiner’s Office with the state’s new $36 million facility—aiming to fix delays that have left some families waiting over eight weeks since early January—while a local funeral director warned that combining the offices might lower service quality for county families. KCCI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Cubs opened their home season Friday by beating the Omaha Storm Chasers 6—3 at Principal Park; unusually warm temperatures topped 80 degrees—creating excitement among fans. KCCI
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2025 Healthiest State Conference
8 AM – 4 PM — FFA Enrichment Center — Free entry — Engaging discussions for HR professionals and wellness coordinators focused on advancing workplace and community well-being.
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2025 CITO Vendor Show
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Career Preview Day
7:45 a.m. — Nettleton Center — Free registration — Experience college life and connect with faculty and professionals at Faith Baptist Bible College.
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