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Johnston. How the city is turning an eyesore into a crown jewel protecting students. Lawmakers are also discussing a bill that would protect students whove suffered a concussion. Why some Athletic Departments have reservations about it. From who hd iowas High Definition leader. This is the channel 13 news at nine on fox 17 good evening. Im lynn melling. Thank you for joining us tonight. The des moines metro is experiencing rapid growth and bringing new developments along has been targeting an area along merle hay road for years as a destination spot but a vacant lot has been a thorn in its sid...

First on 13. Des Moines Police say snow and stop sticks helped them catch two men involved in an overnight chase. Just after midnight, officers responded to an attempted Home Invasion in the 600 block of park. The suspects sped away in a car and a pursuit began. Officers say after chasing the miles per hour, they set down stop sticks. This caused the car to spin out in this ditch at 63rd and park. The ran away into a nearby wooded area. Officers followed their tracks them soon facing attempted burglary charges. The driver also faces charges of firearm. A bill meant to better protect athletes i...

Weve got a beautiful new business that weve invested in. But mayor Paula Dierenfield says the buildings, which have been vacant since 2009 are holding the entire city of johnston from its full potential. We really couldnt get people interested in the redevelopment in this area. It was a real impediment for developers to even consider it. It took seven years and lengthy conversations. I believe the Property Owner finally took a look at the condition of the facility and realized it couldnt be rehabilitated. But the city struck a deal with the sites ownership at metro lodging l. C. I think he rea...