Iowa to implement ‘hands-free’ law for drivers in July
(WOWT) - On July 1, Iowa will join 29 other states in implementing a hands-free law. “This means safer roads are about to come to Iowa, as we’ve seen in other states that have enacted hands-free legislation – that their number of crashes ultimately went down. That’s what we hope to experience here in Iowa.”
Woman charged as accessory in Bloomfield double-homicide sentenced
Archbishop of Omaha to be blessed by Pope Leo, receive pallium. Pope Leo will give McGovern a pallium, which serves as a symbol of the archbishop’s authority and his unity with the pope. Nebraska sees no change, Iowa slight increase in unemployment in May, reports say. Updated: 3 hours...
New summer meal program doesn’t let some families choose what foods they receive
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Governor Reynolds promised the state’s new summer meal program would let parents choose which healthy foods they take home. But, at least right now, TV9 found parents don’t have much of a say in the foods they receive. Healthy Kids Iowa is the...
Put your phone down when driving, or you could lose your license in Iowa
Iowa (KHQA) — Iowa's new "hands-free" law goes into effect a week from Tuesday, on July 1. This law is a stricter version of the state's previous "no texting and driving" law. Now, drivers in Iowa cannot get on their phone or other electronic devices for any reason, even...
Death Investigation in Council Bluffs
(Council Bluffs) A Dallas County man was found dead floating in the Missouri River. Council Bluffs Police were called to the Missouri River boat ramp, on the south side of Lake Manawa State Park, on Sunday, June 22, shortly before 7:00 p.m., regarding a body floating in the river. Officers...
Iowa State Fair to host sensory-friendly morning
DES MOINES, Iowa — For the fourth year in a row, Iowans can enjoy a quiet and welcoming space at the Iowa State Fair. Created for those with autism or sensory-processing disorders, the sensory-friendly morning event is Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The fair created the annual event in partnership...
Fireworks to light up the sky for Fourth of July. Here’s where to find...
Fourth of July parades and shows are coming back with full force in central Iowa, and what better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with a fireworks display? Here is a list of Independence Day and other July fireworks shows in the Des Moines metro (organized by city): Altoona fireworks Two fireworks shows are...
Perry woman arrested for allegedly harassing neighbors in yard
A Perry woman was arrested on a Dallas County warrant Monday in connection with her alleged ongoing harassment of her neighbors. Brandy Dawn Johnson, 48, of 809 10th St., Perry, was charged with three counts of third-degree harassment. According to court records, Johnson was served a trespass notice June 14...
West Des Moines man arrested for expressing urge for big boom
A West Des Moines man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly threatened terrorism at the Jordan Creek Mall. Kelly Arthur Jonathan Clark, 35, of 8601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, was charged with threat of terrorism. The incident began about 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Jordan Creek Mall, where Clark...
PHOTOS: Damage reported across Des Moines metro following Monday’s storms
DES MOINES, Iowa — Storms rolled into central Iowa on Monday afternoon and left some damage in their wake, especially in the Des Moines metro. WHO 13 viewers shared some photos of the damage that occurred. If you would like to send in any photos or videos of storm damage just email them to [email protected]
