Des Moines IA

Polk County’s HR scene is buzzing this month, with several employers looking for people who know how to connect, coach, and recruit. Whether you’re into full-cycle recruiting or strategic HR partnership, there’s something here for you.

Photo Courtesy of National Weather Service Des Moines. The Raccoon Valley Radio listening area will go from a blizzard and below zero temperatures last weekend to highs in the 80s today. National Weather Service Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff says the area will see low to mid-80s today. She adds that going...

(Grimes) The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted abduction reported in the Grimes area. Authorities say the incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. Thursday near South James Street and Southwest Kennybrook Drive, where a juvenile was walking with her bicycle. An adult male approached and initially...

WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa — Authorities say a suspect is in custody after a person was critically stabbed in Windsor Heights on Saturday. The Windsor Heights Police Department says officers responded to a parking lot in the 1000 block of 73rd Street on a report that a person was stabbed at 1:37 p.m. Authorities say the […]

Scott Raecker has spent much of his career working to strengthen the civic fabric of communities. For nearly three decades, Raecker has led the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University, where the focus is promoting civility, character development and ethical leadership. The center traces its roots to...

Funeral services are scheduled for this weekend for the two Iowa servicemen who were killed in the opening hours of the War with Iran. Services for Major Jeffrey O’Brien are set for Saturday in West Des Moines. And services for Sergeant Declan Coady will be on Saturday in Johnston. They were both killed in an Iranian...

The musical will be at the Des Moines Civic Center for five performances Friday-Sunday.

AMES, Iowa — The City of Ames is reducing lanes for eastbound traffic of South 4th Street between University Boulevard and Ioway Creek, near Jack Trice Stadium. Lanes will be reduced for about one to two weeks as the city said it will be removing trees, weather permitting, beginning March 23.

(Guthrie Center) AC/GC Schools Superintendent Josh Rasmussen announced on Friday the appointment of Mr. Rhys Pate as the new 9–12 Principal at AC/GC High School. Mr. Pate currently teaches math at Valley Southwoods in the West Des Moines Community School District and brings 18 years of classroom experience to his new...

Thirty-two teams advance to the second round on Saturday and Sunday. Here’s everything that happened to get there.