Rescue crews find body in Des Moines River near Court Avenue bridge

Updated: 11:41 AM CDT Mar 25, 2026

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Authorities have launched an investigation after a body was found in the Des Moines River.Police and fire crews responded shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday to the river near Court Avenue for a report of a possible body in the water. First responders confirmed the person was dead.Crews secured the body and were in the process of recovering it shortly before noon. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the person’s death.You can see video from the scene at the top of this story.» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play

DES MOINES, Iowa —

Authorities have launched an investigation after a body was found in the Des Moines River.

Police and fire crews responded shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday to the river near Court Avenue for a report of a possible body in the water. First responders confirmed the person was dead.

Crews secured the body and were in the process of recovering it shortly before noon. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the person’s death.

You can see video from the scene at the top of this story.

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