There is never a good time for a house fire. The winter season and the holidays are an especially dangerous time for house fires.
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The victim suffered severe injuries after being physically assaulted and was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.
An attempted murder charge against Magai Anai Kur could be upgraded following the death of the victim.
The Urbandale fire marshal said there was smoke and slight water damage inside the theaters, but little heat or fire damage.
Customers and employees in the theaters reportedly have been evacuated safely.
Fire Chief Jerry Holt says the department may never determine the fire's cause because of the layer of ice built up on the debris.
The fire began Monday afternoon in an attic at the Plumwood Terrace Condominiums. No injuries were reported.
Ross McCarty announced his retirement in late summer and a search began for the next chief; the successor comes from within the department.
McCarty joined the department as a sworn officer in 1984 and was appointed chief in 2009.
A man claiming to represent a high school fundraiser through the "Moms and Dads for Kids" organization was arrested last month.
A woman seen on Walmart surveillance video is being sought by Urbandale police for theft.
Members of several metro-area police departments attended a service to honor Officer Justin Martin and support his family and colleagues.
A house will be set on fire Nov. 1 as part of training for the Urbandale Fire Department.
Police have not released many other details relating to the fatal crash Saturday in the 9000 block of North Park Drive.
Urbandale police are looking for help in identifying two men who broke into a home Saturday and were recorded on video during the crime.
The eagle statue "Vigilance" at the Urbandale Police Department will get a plaque and engraved star honoring fallen officer Justin Martin.
Urbandale officials say a third fire station would reduce fire and medical call response times in north and west growth areas of the city.
Mayor Bob Andeweg will anchor a Run for the Badge team in honor of Urbandale police officer Justin Martin, who was shot and killed in 2016.
Beginning Tuesday, Urbandale and Clive fire departments will respond to calls based on which unit is closest, rather than city boundaries.
As trick or treating trends toward safer places to get goodies, Urbandale police plan to host a trunk or treat event.
Urbandale police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a theft case last week.
Details of Urbandale's proposed third fire station, which would cost $6 million, will be available at an informational session tonight.
Suspect recently filmed himself with a Confederate flag at a high school football game waving it at black fans.
Urbandale has named it's 2014 Officer, Reserve Officer and Civilian Employee of the Year.
The traditional Valentine's Day party took an unfortunate turn last week.
Video of a University of Iowa police officer arresting a student is getting a lot of attention for the controversial amount of force used.
A Thanksgiving Day disaster is averted thanks to an Iowan man's canine companion.
A Michigan woman was arrested moments after president’s immigration speech. A day earlier, an Iowa man was arrested.
Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.
We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.
The Iowa Department of Transportation will launch a new program that would disable its enforcement officers' laptops at speeds of 15 miles per hour.
The ost of installing residential fire sprinklers averages $1.35 per square foot, according to a new Fire Protection Research Foundation report that reassesses costs.
The following information was provided by the police. It does not indicate a conviction.
The Urbandale Fire Department will demonstrate the best way to extinguish a kitchen fire at an open house on Oct. 12.
Grimes and Johnston have a cooperative agreement whereby they share the services of Fire Chief Jim Krohse and also co-staff a station that responds to calls in both communities.
There were no injuries reported after shots fired in an after-hours fight at an area bar, but two vehicles were damaged.
Driver of SUV charged with failure to yield the right of way.
The following people have been arrested on alcohol- and drug-related offenses, according to reports from the Urbandale Police Department:
Damage to the home was so extensive officials may not be able to determine fire's cause.