Des Moines woman arrested in Perry with ounce of meth
A Des Moines woman was arrested early Tuesday in Perry after a traffic stop led to the alleged discovery of about an ounce of methamphetamine in her possession. Roshonda Louise Walker, 45, of 3504 27th Pl., Des Moines, was charged with controlled substance violation, failure to affix drug stamp, first-offense...
Central Iowa Water Works Runs Nitrate Removal Systems Amid High Levels
(Des Moines, IA) -- Nitrate removal systems are running at Central Iowa Water Works after unusually high nitrate levels were detected in the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers for this time of year. "We don’t typically run it in January," said Tami Madsen with Central Iowa Water Works. "We anticipate...
10 musicians to watch in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be another incredible year for music. With each year comes a plethora of artists worth keeping an eye on, and it can be very daunting to keep track. If you’re looking for new voices or to catch an artist before they blow up, here's your place to start.
Casey’s expands goodstop sub-brand in Iowa
Casey’s General Stores is expanding its goodstop sub-brand in Iowa, where it first opened a location in 2023 in Eldora. “Goodstop by Casey’s” locations, launched in fiscal 2021, are designed for smaller-footprint stores that aren’t a fit for the convenience-store chain’s signature foodservice offering. Many of the...
Iowa State Fair unveils opening, closing night Grandstand concerts
DES MOINES, Iowa – After another set of zoomed in photos was released by the Iowa State Fair this week to tease fans about this summer’s Grandstand acts, the fair is tipping its hand and revealing the artists. On Wednesday morning, the bookend acts who will be performing at the 2026 Iowa State Fair were […]
Des Moines, Iowa Weather Alert: Blowing Snow and Slick Roads Possible Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Scattered snow showers combined with gusty winds could create periods of low visibility and slick travel across parts of Iowa on Friday, with the highest impacts expected in northern...
Pedestrian killed by pickup truck on Des Moines’ east side
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a truck on Des Moines' east side. A Des Moines police news release said officers and fire officials, called to the intersection of Hubbell Avenue and East Douglas Avenue at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, found a 67-year-old woman who had been struck by a Chevrolet pickup...
Police: Rollover crash hospitalizes 2, causes lane closures near I-235 West Mix Master
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - Two people are hospitalized and multiple lanes were closed after a rollover crash on I-80 on Sunday evening, West...
‘We will be reborn’: Longtime Des Moines metro restaurant closes its doors but promises...
CLIVE, Iowa - A staple for Mediterranean food in the Des Moines metro is closing its doors. Gazali's, which has been in central Iowa...
A Scoop of Heaven: 5 Must-Try Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Places in Des...
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