Juvenile Arrested for Arson at Marshalltown Hospital Site 2024-12-12A juvenile is in custody after an arson fire at the old UnityPoint hospital site in Marshalltown, Iowa. The fire caused significant damage to the vacant building, which was undergoing demolition. Authorities have not released the identity of the juvenile suspect or provided details on the motive for the alleged arson. The investigation is ongoing, and the juvenile is facing arson charges. Worker Sues After Trench Collapse Leaves Him Injured 2024-12-11K. was an employee of Edwards Enterprises, a subcontractor on a home development project in Bondurant, Iowa. On June 12, 2023, K. was working at the bottom of a 10- to 12-foot-deep trench to connect water and sewer lines when the excavation wall collapsed, burying him completely. Rescuers were able to dig him free, but K. suffered injuries to his legs, head, shoulders, back, and hips. K. has filed a lawsuit alleging that his employer and several other companies working on the project ignored numerous state and federal safety regulations that could have prevented the accident. The lawsuit names the owner of Edwards Enterprises, a coworker, the developer and general contractor, and the primary plumbing contractor as defendants. OSHA records show that the companies involved were fined a total of $9,300 for safety violations, and another worker was awarded $19 million in a similar case. Rash of Break-ins Reported in Downtown Area 2024-12-12A series of break-ins have been reported in the downtown area of the city, with several businesses targeted over the past week. Authorities are investigating the incidents and urging residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the area. The police have not yet identified any suspects, but they are reviewing security footage and conducting interviews with witnesses. |
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Des Moines, Iowa. 
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