This Italian restaurant was just named the best in Iowa by Chowhound
Indulgent. Creamy. Melt-in-your-mouth juicy goodness. Done right, eating delicious Italian cuisine is like riding into the sunset of flavor town. And it looks like that town is Clive. The food website Chowhound has named Clive's Cosi Cucina as the best Italian restaurant in Iowa . The website picked a top restaurant...
‘The Cemetery Guy’ working to preserve Iowans’ history
WARREN COUNTY, Iowa (WHO) – An Iowan is working to preserve history through repairing and restoring headstones at Iowa cemeteries. Known as “The Cemetery Guy,” Kelly Penman Jr. has worked over the last ten years to help repair headstones that have sustained damage. Penman says over time, the soil moves, causing the...
After more than a century, Iowa grocery store looks to grow in its longtime...
DES MOINES, Iowa– The Graziano Brothers Italian grocery store has been a Des Moines staple for more than a century, and new city filings suggest it is planning to remain in its longtime Little Italy location off South Union Street for years to come. Documents recently submitted to city planners as part of a...
Iowa Police Chief Busted For Stealing $200,000 From Local Cities
Police Officer | iStock - aijohn784 Sure, police officers could use extra vacation days as long as they aren't stolen or funded illegally. The post Iowa Police Chief Busted For Stealing $200,000 From Local Cities appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Waterloo man charged after high-speed chase ends in I-235 crash
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - A Waterloo man with multiple felony warrants is in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash on Interstate 235 Monday, KCCI reports. Des Moines police say they spotted a stolen Chevrolet Tahoe near 6th Avenue and University Avenue just...
This Iowa City Offers a Comfortable Retirement Without Big-City Costs
Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Des Moines, Iowa is often overlooked as a retirement destination. Yet, its vibrant community, affordable living, and rich cultural landscape make it a hidden gem for retirees seeking a high quality of life without the exorbitant costs of larger cities. This approachable city...
Des Moines, IA – 40 MPH Winds, Snow Chances, Colder by Saturday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Windy conditions and colder air have settled into central Iowa and are expected to persist through midweek, with snow chances returning late Thursday into Friday. According to the...
Woman killed after she was hit by vehicle in Sheridan Gardens neighborhood, DMPD says
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 67-year-old woman has died after she was hit by a car in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood Monday night. At 7:30 p.m., DMPD officers and Des Moines Fire Department rescue personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Hubbell Avenue and Douglas Avenue after callers reported a pedestrian had...
Former Johnson County Taco Bell will soon become a different Mexican restaurant
A former Johnson County Taco Bell will soon take on a second life, though patrons will still be able to grab drive-thru tacos. Iowa-based TNT’s Tacos ‘N Tortas will open at 16600 W. 135th St. in Olathe. Eddy Plascencia said his family’s quick-service, authentic Mexican spot aims to open by the end of the month. He...
Iowa veteran wins $3 million in Veterans Day Mega Millions drawing
A Norwalk man was just one number off from the Mega Millions jackpot of $900 million, but still won enough money to pay off his mortgage and buy a new truck. Jaime Zavala won $3 million in the Veterans Day Mega Millions drawing on Nov. 11 last year. He bought the ticket at the Norwalk Kwik Star located at 1200...
