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Learn about Iowa’s colorful Prohibition history at Prohibition & Iowa’s Bootlegging Legacy on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Author Ann Hanigan Kotz will share stories from the 20th century, from the murder of a Sioux City pastor to the rumrunning of Templeton rye and today’s underground whiskey trade.

DES MOINES, Iowa — One person is dead after an argument escalated into a shooting inside an apartment, according to a Des Moines Police Department news release. Officers said someone called 911 around 4 a.m. Sunday to report a shooting near where Douglas meets Hubbell Avenue. Responding police and...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Friends, family and community members gathered in central Iowa Saturday to pay tribute to the lives of two Iowa Army Reservists who were killed in action in Kuwait earlier this month. Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady were both members of the 103rd...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department has released the identity of the person recovered from the Des Moines River in February. On February 27, Des Moines Police said officers responded to a call from a boater who stated they believed they had found a body in the Des Moines River, east of […]

MMCRU took the court against Marquette Catholic on Wednesday March 11 at Casey’s Center in Des Moines. The Royals won the opening tip, but a bad pass underneath gave the ball to Marquette and was converted. The Royals went up 3-2 on an Eli Schlenger outside shot. The Royals used high pressure to keep Mohawks from...

Darrell Meinecke receives a Quilt of Valor from the Perry Piecemakers Quilt Guild during a ceremony on Nov. 16, 2025. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio. Perry-area veterans will be recognized during a special ceremony tomorrow. The Perry Piecemakers Quilt Guild will honor seven veterans with Quilts of Valor at 2...

Polk County’s public safety scene is hiring! From casino EMTs to corporate security pros, there are several full-time roles open right now for those who like to keep people and places safe.

The Indianola boys track and field team competed at the Central College meet Friday in Pella. A few of the Indians top finishers included, Isaac Johnson and Samuel Larson going back-to-back at fourth and fifth in the 800 by running times of 2:05. Max Walljasper competed in multiple events by finishing seventh in the...