Iowa’s only current free-standing birthing center opens after summer bill
ADEL, Iowa (WHO) — A new Iowa law that went into effect last summer is making it easier for stand-alone birthing centers to open across the state, offering families another option for childbirth outside of a hospital setting. After years of legal and legislative hurdles, midwives say the change has been long overdue....
Rising Country Singer From Iowa to Release Emotional New Song About Addiction
Iowa's own KC Bruner is making waves in country music, and her upcoming release may be her biggest yet! The 21-year-old singer/songwriter will release an emotional new song this week.
West Des Moines man marks birthday by allegedly assaulting three
A West Des Moines celebrated his 30th birthday Saturday by allegedly assaulting two West Des Moines women and a West Des Moines man. Logan Samual Wilson, 30, of 1007 Collins Dr., West Des Moines, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault and two counts of assault-fear of immediate contact. The...
A Ukrainian bakery in Ames gained popularity so quickly it upgraded
When Piece & Freedom Bakery opened on Main Street in early 2025, the three women behind the Ukrainian storefront imagined a “chill place,” a cozy spot where they might bake a few cakes and introduce Ames to the flavors of their homeland. Instead, the bakery was greeted with a line stretching from its door in the...
Board sanctions pharmacists accused of fraudulent acts or theft
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has sanctioned a pharmacist for dispensing drugs without a prescription, and lifted restrictions on a physician convicted of felony narcotics distribution. The board alleges pharmacist Joshua Davis of Corydon self-reported dispensing a variety of prescription medications to a friend without...
How Piggly Wiggly changed Des Moines grocery shopping | Market Memories
Everybody has to eat, so there are few things more universal than shopping for groceries. Our series Market Memories looks at how that experience in the Des Moines metro has changed over the years. Which store chain led the transition to modern supermarkets in Des Moines? A familiar name ― Hy-Vee ― likely comes to...
National Weather Service Issues Multiple Weather Advisories for Iowa
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of west central and southwest Iowa. A Cold Weather Advisory for counties in central Iowa, and a Winter Weather Advisory for Northern Iowa. *The Wind Advisory is in effect for Monona, Harrison, Pottawattamie Shelby, and Mills Counties,...
AARP Iowa opens Community Challenge Grant applications
(KMAland) -- For organizations working to help improve or revitalize their communities, AARP Iowa has opened its annual Community Challenge Grant application period. The grants are awarded to help with projects making places more livable for older adults and people of all ages, to be more involved in their community....
Weather Report for Central and Southern Iowa
Attention residents of Grundy, Black Hawk, Story, Marshall, Tama, Polk, Jasper, Poweshiek, Madison, Warren, Marion, Mahaska, Clarke, Lucas, Monroe, Wapello, Decatur, Wayne, Appanoose, and Davis counties! Be prepared for significant weather changes this afternoon. Gusty winds are currently affecting the area, with...
Iowa Weather Alert: Wind Chill Science Explained as Arctic Cold Deepens in Des Moines
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – As Arctic air locks in across Iowa through late January and into early February, the cold residents experience will be driven as much by wind as by temperature. Strong, persistent winds...
