Des Moines IA

When the U.S. Department of Education granted Iowa a first-of-its-kind waiver from key federal education mandates this year, it didn’t only signal a shift toward greater state flexibility. It marked a watershed moment for state chiefs to seize the opportunity to update antiquated assessments and reimagine how to effectively measure student learning. Traditional end-of-year exams […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair says it will offer more than half a million dollars' worth of free entertainment across multiple stages from Aug. 13-23. All performances are included with gate admission. The lineup features rock, country, tribute acts and family-friendly shows that will run past sunset each night.

Iowa’s emergency rooms saw higher-than-normal visits in April for tick bites, according to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The increase in visits reflects a nationwide trend reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reported last week that the weekly rate of emergency room visits for tick bites across the United States is...

DES MOINES – Des Moines police are investigating a reported bank robbery in downtown Des Moines after officers were sent to the 500 block of Walnut Street, according to the Des Moines Police Department. Police said no weapon was shown during the incident, and no injuries have been reported. The suspect left the area on […] Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news...

Central Iowa Water Works leaders said data indicates central Iowans may face another lawn watering ban due to high nitrate levels unless residents limit water use.

DES MOINES, Iowa — A road is back open again following a rollover accident with a reported injury in Des Moines. A post to the Des Moines Police Department’s X account at 11:11 a.m. said officers and Des Moines Fire Department personnel were responding to 6th Avenue and Euclid Avenue. Extrication equipment is being called […]

An Urbandale man was arrested Sunday on a Dallas County warrant in connection with a March incident in which he allegedly assaulted an Urbandale woman in the home. Jones Amari Soe, 38, of 14252 Brentwood Dr., Urbandale, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness, false imprisonment and obstruction of emergency communications.

A Chicago woman was arrested Sunday after she allegedly assaulted a West Des Moines man in a West Des Moines motel. Kristine Lewsion McNeil, 53, of 3744 N. Marshfield Ave., Chicago, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 6:30 p.m. Sunday at...

An Altoona woman was arrested Sunday after she allegedly assaulted hospital and jail workers in Perry and Adel. Kristin Kori Overton, 26, of 1064 35th St. S.W., Altoona, was charged with assault by inmate with bodily fluids or secretions, interference with official acts, interference with a correctional officer, two counts of possession of contraband in a correctional institution, disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

DES MOINES, Iowa — A metro university is receiving national recognition, and it’s a unique honor. Almost a month ago, Grand View’s “Viktor the Viking” went to Daytona Beach to compete in the national Collegiate Mascot Championships. Viktor was the only NAIA mascot to compete at the national level, with all other mascots being from […]