Des Moines names 25-year veteran as police chief to replace retiring Dana Wingert
Des Moines' new police chief is Michael McTaggart, a 25-year veteran of the department he will now oversee. City Manager Scott Sanders and Mayor Connie Boesen announced the hire at a news conference Wednesday. The Des Moines City Council unanimously approved the appointment at a special meeting.
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Des Moines City Council unanimously approves city’s next police chief
After the announcement of who the new Des Moines Police Department Chief of Police would be, Des Moines City Council members locked in the selection by a vote in a special session. The council voted 7-0 to approve the recommendation by City Manager Scott Sanders.
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Opinion: Des Moines police chief should insist on fairness, break from past on openness
Even an internal hire can forge new paths, and Michael McTaggart needs to do that for Des Moines police, writes the Register's editorial board.
Michael McTaggart named Des Moines’ next Police Chief
With a unanimous vote on Wednesday the Des Moines City Council named Michael McTaggart as Des Moines’ next Police Chief. McTaggart has been with the DMPD for 25 years, spending time in the patrol division,
Police: Des Moines man arrested after high-speed chase
A Des Moines man is in jail following an overnight chase. Police say 32-year-old Tate Yates led officers on a pursuit through the south side of Des Moines. Iowa Department of Transportation cameras caught part of the chase on Highway 5.
City of Des Moines will name its new police chief on Wednesday
The Des Moines City Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday to appoint the city's next police chief. Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders will announce his pick to lead the Des Moines Police Department at a news conference at 1 p.m. The City Council will then vote on the appointment at 1:30 p.m.
Community leaders react to the announcement of new Des Moines police chief
The City of Des Moines named their new police chief this week. Local 5 finds out how the community is reacting to the city's chosen candidate.
Des Moines names Mike McTaggart as new police chief
Des Moines names Mike McTaggart as new police chief
Watch: Des Moines’ new police chief shares his vision for the city
Meet Des Moines' new police chief Michael McTaggart, and hear what he has to say about stepping into the role.
City of Des Moines names new police chief
Maj. Michael McTaggart of the Des Moines Police Department replaces Chief Dana Wingert, who has served as police chief since 2015.
Des Moines police search for hit-and-run suspect that left 3 pedestrians injured
The Police Department is looking for a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that left three pedestrians injured, including one ...
Des Moines Public Schools see attendance rate improve year-over-year
An average of about four in 10 students at Des Moines Public Schools are chronically absent, but that number has improved from years past.
NBA preseason game in Des Moines: Bigger role for Luka Garza, a homecoming for Nick Nurse
A sellout crowd at Wells Fargo Arena watched the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night in Des ...
3 pedestrians hurt in hit-and-run on south side of Des Moines
Des Moines police say two pedestrians hit last night by a mini-van are in the hospital and another victim suffered minor ...
Body of 68-year-old man found after house fire in Des Moines on Sunday
Officials found the body of a 68-year-old man inside after the fire was extinguished, Parizek said. They have not publicly ...
Meet Eugene Rapay, the Des Moines Register's new Iowa State Cyclones beat writer
It's a great privilege to be the new Iowa State Cyclones beat writer for the Des Moines Register, and I'm excited to begin ...
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Taylor Tomlinson, covered bridge festival and more
Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, Oct. 11-13.
South side Des Moines candidates prepare for rematch as Election Day approaches
Just like in the 2022 elections, Democrat Megan Srinivas and Republican Jerry Cheevers will face off to represent the south ...
Discover the vibes at DSM Flea market in downtown Des Moines
DSM Flea is the first monthly flea market in Des Moines. The next event will be Nov. 29, 2024 at the AC Hotel in the East ...