Arrest Made in Ames Shooting Incident 2024-11-21

A shooting incident in Ames, Iowa has resulted in the arrest of Lyndon N. Dembry, a 33-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois. Dembry has been charged with Attempted Murder, Dominion and Control of a Firearm by a Felon, and Domestic Assault while Displaying a Dangerous Weapon. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, and a woman was found in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound to her upper body. She was transported to a Des Moines hospital for treatment, and her condition is currently unknown.

Community

Big Brothers Big Sisters Opens New Youth Center in Des Moines 2024-11-21

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSIA) has officially opened its new youth center in Des Moines. The 10,500-square-foot facility will allow the nonprofit to better serve the 600-plus children and teens it supports in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties, as well as the 200 youth on its waitlist. The new center features interview rooms, a game room, and a community room that will be open to local high school students. BBBSIA CEO Bridget Cravens-Neely expressed gratitude to the donors, sponsors, and community partners who made the project possible, stating that the new center will allow the organization to have a greater impact on the youth it serves.

Environment

EPA Adds Iowa River Segments to Impaired Waters List 2024-11-21

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has submitted its list of impaired bodies of water to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which has added segments of the Des Moines, Raccoon, Cedar, Iowa, and South Skunk Rivers to the list. The EPA noted that the DNR did not take all scientific information and data into account, leading to the addition of these river segments. The impairment is due to high levels of nitrate and nitrite, which are toxic to humans. While the drinking water from these rivers is currently safe, the quality of the water could raise consumer costs in the future. The EPA is asking for public comment on the issue until December 13th, and the list will be finalized and given back to the state for action.