Talk of redrawing the Iowa-Illinois border hits snag
An Iowa lawmaker says it’s time to explore whether some western Illinois counties might become part of the State of Iowa. Representative Taylor Collins was born in Macomb, Illinois, but his hometown is Mediapolis, in southeast Iowa. His Iowa House district includes Muscatine, Louisa and Des Moines Counties — which...
Central Iowa Weather Alert Today: Freeze Early, Rain/Snow Chance Late Week in Des Moines
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Iowa – Frost clings to windshields this morning as clear skies give Des Moines a sharp February start. Breath hangs in the air now, but change is already underway. According to the National Weather Service...
Power restored in downtown DSM after man allegedly damages substation
DES MOINES, Iowa — Power has been restored to about 5,000 customers in downtown Des Moines after a man allegedly damaged a power substation on 16th Street, according to a release from the Des Moines Police Department. MidAmerican Energy crews reported a trespasser inside the substation fencing just before...
Des Moines non-profit holds drive for food insecure refugees
DES MOINES, Iowa — Nearly 100 volunteers gathered at Redeemer Presbyterian Church to distribute supplies to food-insecure refugee and immigrant families in Des Moines. “All of our refugees who do not yet have their green cards, which a lot of times that’s because they haven’t been in the country very long or they...
Dubuque presenter shares how Iowa can stem tide of those considering leaving state
A business advocate told a Dubuque crowd Friday that a survey found nearly one in six Iowans has considered leaving the state — but Iowa has an edge in areas that could be used to encourage people to stay. Dustin Miller, executive director of Iowa Chamber Alliance, discussed the...
Why This Bird is Thriving in South Dakota But Endangered in Iowa
In South Dakota, the Greater Prairie Chicken is thriving thanks to vast prairies. Iowa's story, however, takes a sharp turn.
Ex-Nevada wrestling coach sentenced for secretly filming women in Target dressing room
DES MOINES, Iowa — A former Nevada High School girls wrestling coach was sentenced to 30 days in prison for filming a minor and several women inside a store dressing room. After submitting a plea agreement in which he pleaded guilty to the charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and invasion of privacy, 45-year-old...
Fareway Announces Donation of Nearly 70,000 Pounds of Ham to Iowa Food Banks
Fareway Stores has announced a donation of more than 69,000 pounds of ham to food banks across the state of Iowa. The sizable donation, totaling 5,504 individual hams, will be distributed through three food bank partners. The donation also includes several different kinds of hams, including classic half-size hams,...
GOP candidates revealed why Iowa’s public schools are at risk
Bruce Lear lives in Sioux City and has been connected to Iowa’s public schools for 38 years. He taught for eleven years and represented educators as an Iowa State Education Association regional director for 27 years until retiring. He can be reached at [email protected]. Some mysteries are difficult to...
Girl Scout Cookies Have Arrived Locally
Find a Girl Scout Cookie Booth near you and support local girl entrepreneurs!. Beginning February 6th, Girl Scout Cookie Booths will be popping up in communities across eastern Iowa and western Illinois. You can easily find a Cookie Booth near you by visiting www.GirlScoutCookies.org and typing in your zip code....
