Des Moines IA

DES MOINES, Iowa — Almost 150 animals were saved following a fire at a Des Moines reptile sanctuary on Friday night. A fire started in Spock's Sanctuary deep quarantine room soon after closing late Friday night, the owners said in a Facebook post. Although the fire was caught before...

There is a chance of more severe storms in the forecast for parts of the Midwest to start this week. Heavy rainfall is possible Sunday afternoon for parts of Ohio, but more of the severe storms are possible late Sunday and into Monday for parts of Missouri and Illinois. The severe threat extends to include cities like Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Indianapolis and...

The Norwalk Community School District remains in a strong financial position following recent action on its certified budget. District leaders say the budget process moved forward without major changes, reflecting steady enrollment trends and consistent financial planning. Norwalk Schools Superintendent Shawn Holloway tells KNIA News the district continues to see stability in its overall financial outlook.

Iowa State earned another commitment to its 2027 recruiting class in Waukee Northwest 3-star TE Joe Vinyard. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Waukee, Iowa native is the seventh commitment to Jimmy Rogers’ 2027 class and the third commitment out of the state of Iowa, joining OL Will Slagle (4-star) and RB Isaiah Hansen (3-star).

DES MOINES, Iowa — ChildServe has announced the opening of a new location to expand pediatric care for families in central Iowa. Set to open on May 11, the new facility will be located at 1750 48th Street in Des Moines. The expanded space allows the organization to provide...

Perry juniors Cate Erickson and Lily Hollingsworth pose for a photo. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio. Perry and Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High Schools are gearing up for prom tonight, with unique themes for each. Perry Junior Prom Committee Member Cate Erickson says the theme is “Coastal Nights.” She adds that members of the...

The ribbon is set to be cut for The Glass Garden on May 1, 2026. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio. The Perry Chamber brought out the big scissors for the second ribbon cutting of the year on Friday. The Perry Chamber of Commerce helped cut the ribbon for The Glass Garden,...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Crews are working to recover after a fire sparked at Spock’s Sanctuary overnight, claiming the lives of more than 20 reptiles. Spock’s Sanctuary, located at 2102 Milton Avenue, is a reptile and amphibian rescue center that works to educate the public, rehabilitate surrenders, and rehome reptiles into better living conditions. Cam […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — DART has named its next CEO and says she will take over the position next week. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) announced Friday that Erin Hockman has been named as the new chief executive officer. Hockman has worked for DART for more than a decade and previously served […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Public Schools said Wednesday’s false bomb threat against North High School in Des Moines was an incident of "swatting," which local officials said highlights a growing trend. “We have seen a big increase in what people refer to as swatting calls, both...