LIBRARIANS COULD FACE CHARGES UNDER IOWA BILL
A BILL ADVANCING IN THE IOWA HOUSE WOULD MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES TO LET ANYONE UNDER 18 ACCESS BOOKS OR OTHER MATERIALS THAT ARE HARMFUL TO MINORS DUE TO SEXUAL CONTENT — UNLESS THE PARENT PROVIDES WRITTEN CONSENT. TERRI HUBBARD IS A MEMBER OF THE SIOUX CENTER...
Preliminary crash report for fatal Iowa community college bus accident released
The Iowa State Patrol said the bus went off the road and overturned in the ditch. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Missouri–Iowa Feb. 21–27 Weather Alert: 50–60% Above-Normal Temps and Rain Risk Rising
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kansas City, Missouri – A pronounced late-winter warmup is lining up across Missouri and Iowa in the Feb. 21–27 window, bringing a higher likelihood of above-normal temperatures and increasing rain chances...
Pedestrian struck by Amazon van in Des Moines, investigation underway
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by an Amazon delivery van late Friday morning in the Cheatom Park neighborhood. Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer for DMPD, said a portion of University Avenue westbound from 9th Street was temporarily...
Salisbury House relaunches murder mystery dinners
Salisbury House's popular Murder Mystery Dinners return next month, with tickets going on sale tonight. Why it matters: The two-show event typically sells out within hours. Zoom in: "'Til Death Do Us Part" is set in 1987 and centers on the rehearsal dinner for a headline-grabbing couple. Guests gather to...
Part of University Avenue temporarily closed during crash investigation
DES MOINES, Iowa — Part of University Avenue has closed as first responders investigate after a crash. According to a release from the Des Moines Police Department, a vehicle hit a pedestrian at the intersection of University Avenue and 9th Street. Officials said on X they were first called...
Schmitz makes history as Norwalk girls’ first State Wrestling medalist
Norwalk freshman Hannah Schmitz earned a place in school history last Friday, becoming the first-ever state medalist for the Warrior girls wrestling program. Schmitz placed seventh in the Class 2A 100-pound bracket following two days of competition at the Girls State Wrestling Tournament at Coralville’s Xtream Arena....
A Vehicle-Related Incident in Redfield Results in Two People Being Charged
A vehicle-related incident in Redfield Thursday results in two people being charged. According to court documents, the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident where the driver of a 2005 Dodge Ram truck, Dennis Chinberg of Stuart, was backing up in a Casey’s General Store parking lot in Redfield on...
ARL of Iowa rescues 33 dogs north of Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Animal Rescue League of Iowa says it aided in the rescue of 33 dogs north of Des Moines on Thursday. The ARL of Iowa says teams were notified by the Story County Sheriff’s Office just before dawn Thursday that 33 dogs had been located in need of care, approximately an […]
Neighbor’s post helps Girl Scout meet cookie sales goal overnight
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A local Girl Scout got one of the biggest surprises she could have asked for, meeting her cookie-selling goal in just one day. Sixteen-year-old Girl Scout, Meliah Joshen, went to bed one night and woke up to her parents telling her that she had gone viral online overnight after her […]
