Des Moines IA

JOHNSTON, Iowa– A local teen has designed an innovative way to monitor radon levels, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. According to the E.P.A., 71% of Iowa’s homes exceed the E.P.A.’s radon action level, which is the highest percentage in the U.S. Ishaan Suyal, a 15-year-old and a sophomore at Johnston […]

A winter weather advisory has been issued for southwest Iowa, anticipating moderate to heavy snowfall beginning tonight and lasting into Tuesday morning. Snow accumulations are expected to range from 2 to 4 inches, with some localized areas potentially receiving up to 6 inches. The advisory covers several counties, including Audubon, Guthrie, Cass, Adair, Madison, Adams, Union, Clarke, Lucas, Taylor, Ringgold, Decatur, and Wayne, affecting cities such as...

The Dallas County Health Department will celebrate National Public Health Week by hosting a free Naloxone training this week. Community Health Educator Natalie Del Vecchio says National Public Health Week will be observed from Monday through Friday. She adds that the health department will kick off the week with a free hands-on CPR and AED training on Tuesday at the Perry Public Library...

AMES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa State researchers are developing an app that uses artificial intelligence to help farmers identify pests on their land, KCCI reports. Pest ID allows users to upload photos of weeds or insects to identify them and learn how to remove them. “AI is everywhere,” Arti Singh,...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? The Ames Animal Shelter has some wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.

(Des Moines, IA) -- Public and private development projects in Downtown Des Moines are expected to revitalize the area, including the Riverfront. That includes 515 Walnut Street, a new apartment building that will reach 33 stories once completed later this year. And plans are moving forward to construct Iowa's first...

The Dallas County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session tomorrow. The Board will hear construction updates about capital projects, including the Secondary Roads Administration Addition, Dallas County Courthouse renovation project and evidence storage and firing range for the sheriff’s office. The Board will award certificates of appreciation...

The landlord of Ignit Sports & Fitness has filed a lawsuit against the Grimes gym, which already faces a suit from the city of Johnston over its stalled plan to build an indoor sports complex there. Prairie Business Park II LLC in the March 26 suit alleges Ignit owes more than $2.8 million in unpaid rent and is responsible for property damage at the facility where it...

DES MOINES, Iowa – The artwork of central Iowa students will again be featured at the annual Des Moines Arts Festival. The popular summer festival returns to downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park June 26-28. Students in grades K-12 will have the opportunity to be part of the Student Art Exhibition. Central Iowa schools can […]

AMES, Iowa — A new (and very adorable) officer just joined the Iowa State University Police Department. Meet Zak, a 2-year-old Belgian Shepherd, and the department’s first-ever working K-9. His job? Keeping campus safe as a highly trained explosives detection dog. Zak recently finished training in Texas with...