As lease deadlines approach, Drake students discuss housing options
The beginning of the spring semester marks the start of housing hunting for students. Drake University has a two-year on-campus living requirement for incoming...
Drake alum Dan Marburger killed in school shooting
On Jan. 4, 2024, the small town of Perry, Iowa - located about 40 miles north of Des Moines - suffered a tragic school...
Iowa Pup ‘Patrick Mabones’ Will Compete in the 2024 Puppy Bowl
Lots of people enjoy watching the Super Bowl, but others would much rather watch Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl! On Sunday, February 11th, two teams...
Ankeny bomb threat caused an evacuation during a high school state speech competition
ANKENY, Iowa (KCRG) -Ankeny police say a bomb threat caused an evacuation during a state high school speech competition on Saturday. It was found...
FIVE FILM: Baylor’s perimeter shooting leads to win over Iowa State
In a dramatic final minute, Baylor beat Iowa State 70-68 on Saturday night. In the win, the Bear offense converted on 12-of-23 attempts from...
Today the gas price is close to $2.49 in Polk City as of...
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Unseasonably warm week ahead of wind and next chance of showers and storms
DES MOINES, Iowa - Sunday morning begins with areas of patchy dense fog across the state. Most of the fog is located over our...
Fun things to do this winter in Des Moines, including great restaurants, outdoor activities
Welcome to Des Moines. If you need an excuse to stay for a while, we have plenty of options. Settle in and stay a...
Des Moines seeks to hire dispatchers as 911 calls surge to decade-high record
Des Moines is hiring public safety dispatchers after breaking a decade-old record of 911 calls in 2023.Dispatchers picked up the phone more than 492,800...
Greenfield Public Library Taking Part in Seed Swap in February
The Greenfield Public Library will be part of a fun event for those with green thumbs. A Des Moines group called Nine Square Feet...
