Governor declares October to be ‘Co-op Month in Iowa’
DES MOINES, Iowa - October has been designated "Co-op Month in Iowa." Governor Kim Reynolds says she issued the proclamation to help celebrate the positive impact Iowa’s cooperative organizations have in the state. Nearly 50% of Iowans belong to a cooperative, whether in agriculture, energy, credit unions,...
Des Moines woman arrested after alleged Clive theft, police pursuit
CLIVE, Iowa — A Des Moines woman is in custody Friday after allegedly stealing from a Clive business and leading police on a chase. Shortly before 11 a.m., Clive Police were alerted to a theft suspect who had returned to Play it Again Sports at 9980 Swanson Boulevard, according to a press release. Officers approached...
The Best Chicken Fried Steak In Iowa Is Hiding Inside This No-Frills Diner
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures hide behind the most ordinary facades, and nowhere is this truer than at Pleasant Hill Diner in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. You know that feeling when you stumble across something so unexpectedly wonderful that you want to keep it secret while simultaneously shouting about...
Tearing down old dorm will cost $200,000
LE MARS — Demolishing a vacant college dormitory will cost about $200,000. The Le Mars City Council approved a contract with a Des Moines firm to tear down Centennial Hall on a 5-0 vote at its Tuesday, Oct. 7, meeting. The council chose to hire DeCarlo Demolition to remove the old dorm by Dec. 12.
Iowa SNAP recipients soon won’t be able to purchase soda, candy with benefits
Starting January 1, 2026, SNAP recipients won't be able to purchase foods considered taxable under Iowa code with their benefits. Taxable foods includes things like soda and other beverages containing less than 50% of fruit or vegetable juice, candy or candy-coated items, and some in-store prepared foods.
Iowa and Missouri continue to see lowest gas prices in Tri-State; prices down nationwide
IOWA, MISSOURI & ILLINOIS — Nationally, the average price for a gallon of gas has dropped in the last week. It now stands at $3.10, according to AAA. The average price for a gallon of diesel has dropped as well. It is currently $3.63 a gallon. Iowa and Missouri...
Domestic violence homicides in Iowa up 52% in last three years
DES MOINES, Iowa — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and advocates want people to know what’s happening behind closed doors. The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence says that there has been a 52% increase in domestic violence homicides in the last three years. In 2022, there were 23 reported, 2023...
Beloved Holiday Train Announces Iowa Stops This Year
A nearly 30-year tradition is coming back to Iowa!
Perry Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking a Woman
A Perry man was recently taken into custody on a warrant after allegedly assaulting a woman in early October. According to court documents, the Perry Police Department responded to a call of a domestic disturbance at 2:21pm on October 4th. When officers arrived on scene, they saw 35-year-old Trayon Louis Allen Nash...
Ankeny 6 year old raises over $1,700 for veterans through ruck march
DES MOINES, Iowa — Connor Umscheid has trained for months and raised over $1,700 dollars for the Folds of Honor Iowa Ruck of Remembrance. The Folds of Honor Iowa Ruck of Remembrance is planned for Saturday, October 11 at Jordan Creek Mall. At the event, participants will ruck a 5, 10, and 20 kilometer distance. […]
