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The LCS Foundation announced it raised more than $1 million in 2025 to support the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias, one of the foundation’s pillars. The money was raised through corporate and community participation in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s events, galas and...

BAXTER, Iowa (WHO) — Former police chief William Daggett is accused of billing two Iowa cities for work during the same hours on the same day, court records show. Daggett, 48, was charged last week by the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation after a 2025 state audit allegedly found he was knowingly paid tens of...

(Des Moines, IA) -- The City of Des Moines is asking residents to share their budget priorities for consideration by the City Council. The City currently has two surveys available on its website where residents can share their feedback as the city prepares its recommended city budget for for Fiscal Year 2027. The...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued Winter Weather Advisories for much of central and northern Iowa, including Franklin, Butler, Hardin, Wright, Grundy and Cerro Gordo counties. The advisory goes into effect at midnight tonight for Franklin, Wright and Cerro Gordo counties, and 6 a.m. Friday for...

Polk County's clerk of courts is suing the state of Iowa, alleging that she was denied a promotion because of her age and then was the victim of retaliation when she complained. Anne Sheeley has served as clerk of courts since 2017, according to her complaint, overseeing a staff of more than 80 employees responsible...

(Story Co.) A pedestrian was injured Thursday morning in a collision on Duff Avenue in Ames, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The accident occurred at approximately 4:14 a.m. in the 400 block of Duff Avenue. Kylie Kim Cates, 29, of Ames, was driving a 2020 Buick Enclave northbound when she struck Joshua Benjamin...

DES MOINES — The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of northern and central Iowa as snow showers and strong winds are expected to impact the region late Thursday night through Friday. In northern Iowa, the advisory begins at midnight tonight...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Iowa – Snow bursts race across open fields as strong winds whip loose powder into the air, turning highways white in seconds. The danger comes fast, with visibility dropping sharply during brief but intense...

Chris Jones, an author, researcher and Iowa water quality advocate, launched his campaign for Iowa secretary of agriculture Thursday outside of Des Moines Water Works. Jones’ platform for the role includes a more diversified agricultural landscape, more regulations on polluters and concentrated feeding operations...