Iowa needs collaboration, not new bachelor’s degree programs | Opinion
A lesson from the once popular book “Who Moved My Cheese?” is to not totally resist or go nuts every time conditions change, but rather, to adapt wisely. In the conversations around launching bachelor’s degree programs at Iowa community colleges , Iowa lawmakers and community college leaders are right about two...
West Des Moines man allegedly strangles West Des Moines woman
A West Des Moines man was arrested Friday after he allegedly assaulted a West Des Moines woman in the home. Demajee Rayshon Rife, 29, of 6579 Vista Dr., West Des Moines, was charged with domestic abuse assault-impeding flow of air/blood and interference with official acts. The incident began about 1...
Tips for caregivers: Protecting loved ones with dementia from cold-related dangers
IOWA — As arctic blasts and polar vortexes drive dangerously cold temperatures across much of the country, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is urging families caring for loved ones with dementia to take extra precautions to prevent wandering. Wandering is a common and potentially dangerous behavior among people...
See who’s leading campaign fundraising for Iowa statewide races
Heading into 2026, Iowans currently holding statewide offices are largely leading in campaign fundraising for state positions ahead of the upcoming primary and general elections, according to recent state campaign finance reports — with one exception. In the midterm elections, all of Iowa’s statewide offices —...
Lifting a heavy hog led to 68 years of hiccups for one long-suffering Iowan
For 68 years, an Iowa man suffered from a condition most people shake off in minutes. Charles Osborne of Anthon, Iowa endured nonstop hiccups for nearly his entire adult life, earning the record for the longest continuous hiccup attack ever documented. His struggle lasted until shortly before his death in 1991.
Iowa Mom Goes Viral After Finding Police Keys In Preschooler’s Backpack
You never know what you'll find in a kid's backpack.
Op-Ed: Gov. Reynolds provides a pro-taxpayer approach to property tax reform
Gov. Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address emphasized the importance of finally addressing Iowa’s high property tax burden. The demand for property tax reform surpasses the rural, urban, and socioeconomic divide. High property taxes impact all Iowa taxpayers. “Whether you live in a small town, growing...
People Drive From All Over Iowa For The Prime Rib At This No-Frills Steakhouse
Tucked away in a residential neighborhood of Mason City sits a brick building that has become a carnivore’s pilgrimage site, drawing devoted meat enthusiasts from every corner of Iowa and beyond. Northwestern Steakhouse doesn’t need flashy gimmicks or trendy menu items to announce its greatness – the perfectly...
Heartland Winter Storm: Heavy Snow, Ice, and Extreme Cold Sunday Night Through Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kansas City, Missouri – A significant winter storm is expected to impact much of the Heartland beginning Sunday night, bringing heavy snow, dangerous ice, and extreme cold that could disrupt travel,...
We need more nurses. So why is the state trying to shut down smaller...
Iowa is ranked 44th nationwide in patient-to-physician ratio. We are desperate for healthcare pros. So why are lawmakers pushing House Study Bill 530? It mandates 80% of UI Nursing students must be locals. Officials say it stops "brain drain." But an insider discussion on LocalAll reveals a dangerous side effect...
