Ohio woman allegedly resists OWI arrest Saturday
An Ohio woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly resisting detainment for OWI. Tanisha Dorsha Tanks, 40, of 41 Brittany Lane, Fairfield, Ohio, was charged with first-offense OWI and interference with official acts. The incident began about 3:15 a.m. Saturday in the 24700 block of W Avenue in rural Grimes, where...
Former Madison County Treasurer Now Faces 6 Charges, Including 3 Felonies
MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — A former Madison County treasurer is now facing six criminal charges, including three felonies, according to updated court records. Amanda DeVos, 38, was arrested in January 2025 after investigators alleged she used her position to alter county records to make it appear she had paid vehicle...
7 No-Frills Diners In Iowa Where The Comfort Food Takes You Back In Time
Looking for classic diners in Iowa that serve food just like grandma used to make?. These 7 no-frills eateries offer delicious comfort food and nostalgic atmospheres that transport you to simpler times!. 1. Drake Diner (Des Moines) Drake Diner stands out with its classic 1950s-style chrome and neon exterior that...
More than 800 Iowa Children Await Permanent Families: Join The Impact Circle to Help
(AMES, Iowa) — More than 800 children across Iowa are currently waiting in the foster care system for a permanent place to call home. To meet this urgent need, Iowans for Adoption, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, launched “The Impact Circle”—a statewide call-to-action inviting every Iowan to play a role in solving the...
Iowa’s Cancer Rate is Rising, so The Best Defense is to Get Screened
Health studies project more than 21,000 new cancer cases will be diagnosed in Iowans next year, while 6,300 Iowans will die from cancer, and both numbers are rising. Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation, says the best defense is getting routine checkups and cancer screenings, and she suggests making it a...
Fuel Prices Continue to Fall for Iowa Ahead of New Year
The price of gas continues to fall for Iowa ahead of the new year. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.42 across Iowa as of Wednesday. Prices fell six cents from last week’s price and are down 36 cents...
New Iowa law clears way for fireworks on New Years
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new state law that went into effect earlier this year loosened restrictions for setting off fireworks on New Years Eve. Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law in May that prevents local governments from banning or restricting fireworks on July 3rd and 4th and December 31st. The Des Moines City...
2026 brings changes to SNAP in Iowa and the arrival of Summer EBT
Starting Jan. 1, taxable foods and beverages in Iowa will no longer be eligible under SNAP. This includes candy, soda and sugary beverages with less than 50% fruit or vegetable juice – but also dried fruit leathers, flourless granola bars and some prepared items.
UPDATE: I-35 reopens in Minnesota and Iowa Monday afternoon
(ABC 6 News) – Interstate 35 has finally reopened in both Minnesota and Iowa, according to the states’ Departments of Transportation. At 1 p.m. on Monday, December 29th, MnDOT announced that southbound I-35 from Albert Lea to Iowa has been reopened. Iowa DOT has also reopened the highway from the state line down to...
Iowa boy sends Christmas cards overseas to dad’s National Guard unit
Oliver Young received over 600 cards to send overseas to his dad's National Guard unit.
