Des Moines IA

Des Moines Public Schools is pleased to welcome new principals at three elementary schools for the 2026-27 school year. Jennifer Krieger, Sarah Grady, and Tom Bartello all have experience working in leadership roles guiding schools in the district. “Jennifer, Sarah, and Tom are trusted leaders who know our district,...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today presented Tyson Miller and Adam Millikin with Eldon C. Stutsman Inc. and the entire team at Premier Crop Systems with the Secretary’s Ag Leader Award for Conservation. The awards recognize leaders who are helping accelerate conservation across Iowa through innovation,...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Slick stretches could develop on I-80, I-35 and I-235 before 8 a.m. Thursday as light overnight snow brushes central and northern Iowa, but temperatures climbing 15 to 20 degrees above...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...

In the heart of Prairie City, Iowa, there exists a culinary time capsule where your wallet can breathe easy while your stomach fills with delight. Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe might sound like a place solely dedicated to frozen treats, but locals know it harbors some of the most affordable and mouthwatering comfort food...

A Waukee man was arrested Monday after allegedly assaulting a Waukee woman while driving. Deacon Jonathon Montgomery, 23, of 3684 Jasmin Lane, Waukee, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 3 a.m. Saturday in a vehicle on U.S. Interstate 80 in...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Tornadoes are often associated with the Great Plains, and Iowa sits near the center of one of the most active severe weather corridors in the United States, giving residents only minutes...

Crisp & Green, a healthy fast food restaurant, has opened the doors to its 50th location in the nation in Coralville’s Iowa River Landing, bringing fast and healthy meal options to the area. The Minnesota-based chain now operates in two Iowa cities: Coralville and West Des Moines, with the...

Google Fiber has announced $5,000 donations to four local nonprofits and the chance to vote for one nonprofit to receive an additional $5,000. As part of its “More to Love” Giving Campaign, GFiber is donating $5,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, the Des Moines...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Iowa starts the day under a clear sky, but the cold bites hard. Temperatures sit at 27 degrees in Des Moines, with a northwest breeze pushing wind chills near 19. The air feels crisp and sharp against...