Several metro police departments are teaming up for “Gun Take Back” events later this week.

Police departments from Urbandale, Clive, Windsor Heights, and West Des Moines are working together to collect unwanted or unusable firearms and ammunition. The event is being held Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Urbandale Police Department at 3740 86^th Street.

Individuals dropping off firearms or ammo must have identification and they’ll receive nothing of value for relinquishing the firearms. Police also ask that you unload the firearms and store them in the trunk of your vehicle.

Ankeny, Des Moines, Johnston, Mitchellville and Pleasant Hill police departments are holding similar events at their departments on Friday from noon until 6:00 p.m.

The fourth annual Bicycle Round-Up was held Saturday.

The free event began in the Pioneer parking lot at the corner of Pioneer Parkway and South Drive with riders of all ages participating in a bike rodeo. It was an opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency by navigating the obstacle course in an effort to promote riding safety.

Matt Wilson has a made a living off turning what may be junk to one person into treasure for another.

His store, Bisbee Wood and Wire off of Merle Hay Road in Johnston restores vintage or unwanted items and turns them into things that can be used or displayed around the house.

After a fire ignited shortly after 4 p.m. Friday evening, creativity won’t be enough to save all the unique items inside.

“This (globe) probably has no value at a retail standpoint. I will probably cut this globe in half and turn it into a lamp shade at this point,” said Wilson.

Wilson and a friend were preparing to close the store the store for the night when he heard a pop in a backroom.

He immediately saw the fire spreading into the attic.

“That’s when I knew there was no chance to put the fire out myself. I yelled to call 911 and we ran out the front door as quickly as we could,” Wilson told Channel 13 News.