Des Moines IA

DES MOINES, Iowa — We’ve had colder air move in on Saturday, along with some light snow. Impacts have been minimal with a little snow on roadways in northern Iowa as of 4 p.m. Saturday. The weather timeline takes you into Monday and a warming trend. But we’ll have to endure a little more chilly […]

Halfway across Iowa, there is a 24 hour dining room inside the World’s Largest Truckstop where comfort food meets road trip legend. Iowa 80 Kitchen in Walcott keeps travelers fueled with generous all you can eat options, fresh pies, and weekday specials that feel like home. With a 4.1...

WINTERSET, Iowa — A pedestrian was killed Saturday after authorities say they ran into the roadway. The Iowa State Patrol says the incident occurred near Highway 169 and E Madison Street, on the north side of Winterset, around 10:45 p.m. Saturday. ISP says a Ford pickup was heading south on Hwy 169, nearing Madison...

DES MOINES, Iowa — State officials say Iowa is doing better than most other states when it comes to staffing at schools. According to a new report from the Iowa Department of Education, the percentage of open teacher positions is about half the national average. For the 2025-2026 school...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department says a person reported missing in November 2025 was recovered from Fourmile Creek Saturday. The DMPD says police and fire crews were called to East 33rd Street and Hubbell, along Fourmile Creek, on a report of a body in the water. The caller told dispatch that […]

When locals whisper about the ultimate breaded pork tenderloin in Des Moines, all roads lead to B&B Grocery, Meat & Deli, where crispy perfection meets Midwestern tradition. You might assume that finding exceptional breaded pork tenderloin in Iowa would be easy, considering it’s practically the state sandwich. But...

Iowa has become the first state in the nation to receive a federal education funding waiver, giving state leaders new flexibility in how federal school dollars are spent. IPR’s Sheila Brummer joins the program to break down what that means for schools, students and educators across Iowa — from classroom instruction...

Following the shooting in Minneapolis, Iowa state representative Ken Croken announced a plan for a possible increase in immigration activity here in the Quad Cities.

When a pandemic couldn’t stop burger lovers from lining up, you know something special is happening. 🍔 Lachele’s Fine Foods opened in Des Moines in February 2021, and immediately became the talk of the town with their old-school smash burgers and retro diner atmosphere. What started as...

You have an idea in your head, most likely, about the U.S. state that eats the most pizza. And you may be surprised to learn that it's probably wrong.