Iowa Veterans Home needs volunteers for “Red, White, and Blue” Celebration
Iowa Vets Home Volunteer Services Coordinator Laurel Degelau recently told us about the “Red, White, and Blue” Celebration and what the plans are at the Vets Home, including this Sunday. She also told us how folks out there can volunteer to be a part of the action, especially...
Celebrate the Fourth Responsibly Say State Officials
For many, the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks, cookouts, and pool parties. Nationwide, traffic fatalities are also becoming synonymous with the Fourth of July. To help prevent these tragedies previously seen around the holiday, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with local law enforcement...
Six Accused Of Voting Without Full U.S. Citizenship, Including Some In NW Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa — Six people are accused of voting in Iowa without full U.S. citizenship. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s office claims 277 people either voted or registered to vote illegally in the 2024 general elections. It led to the state Attorney General’s Office bringing charges against six individuals on...
Storms Forecast to Move Across Iowa
(Des Moines) Today is forecast to be another active weather day. By this afternoon, and evening, a cold front sweeping across the state will spark a new round of thunderstorms—this time across central Iowa. These storms will be more widespread and, once again, could become severe. The primary concerns remain damaging...
FedEx to lay off over 80 employees, company warns
DES MOINES, Iowa — FedEx is laying off 84 employees at a Des Moines facility as part of a years-long initiative to "streamline" and "simplify service." A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice will be issued on June 30 and the layoffs will go into effect in September. According to a company...
Ope! An Iowa Accent? Yep, You’ve Got One!
It's so secret that in the U.S., there are many different accents. Southern, New York, Boston, and then whatever the heck they call the "Fargo accent" that's been parodied so many times. But what about us Iowans? Do we have an accent? To quote the above clip, ya sure, you...
Where you can watch 4th of July fireworks displays in central Iowa
IOWA — Independence Day is just around the corner, and many are stocking up on sparklers, firecrackers, burgers, cold drinks, and Bomb Pops to celebrate. But it wouldn’t be the fourth of July without a spectacular fireworks display, and communities around central Iowa are ready to put on a thrilling show. Below is a...
WKU student charged after disrupting debate competition, causing panic
A Western Kentucky University student faces charges after causing panic at a national speech and debate competition in Iowa.
Independence Day fireworks hours vary across Missouri and Iowa towns
MISSOURI-IOWA — With the Independence Day holiday coming up, we compiled a list of area cities and ordinances regarding when fireworks are allowed to be set off. Macon, Mo. - July 1, 2, 3 & 5- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4- 10 a.m. to midnight. Only allowed...
New Iowa laws taking effect July 1
(ABC 6 News) — Starting next Tuesday, July 1, there are some new laws going into effect in Iowa. One of these laws is a hands-free driving law, banning anyone from using their phones while behind the wheel. You can still use voice activated features, but if an officer sees you holding a phone, you […]
