Ames Hardworking Mother Juggles Daily Tasks
Work on business. Serve breakfast. Work for employer. Serve dinner. Clean the house. Eat dinner. Work on business. Study. Sleep. Afiavi Liberman has a lot of tasks on her plate. She wakes up at 2:00 AM and sleeps at 8:00 PM. Fascinated with the opportunity to start her own business,...
Punter Rhys Dakin commits to Michigan State
Dakin joins former Iowa special teams coordinator Tim Lester at Michigan State.
Des Moines police release preliminary data for 2025, positive trends reflected
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department has released preliminary data for last year, and compared to 2024, data shows positive trends in multiple key categories. According to the department, homicides, traffic fatalities and total police reports were all down in 2025 compared to 2024. The amount of...
Audi Crooks’ Defense Draws Fan Scrutiny After Iowa State’s First Loss
Iowa State star Audi Crooks' defense has come into question after the Cyclones' January 4 defeat.
Iowa Weather Alert Monday Focus: Des Moines Sees January Temperature Swing
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Iowa begins the day under a pale winter sky, where cold air settles quietly over Des Moines and turns every breath sharp. Pavement feels stiff, parked cars hold a thin frost, and the city moves carefully as...
6 Unbelieveable Events In Iowa That Prove Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction
Iowa's history is filled with bizarre and unbelievable events that rival fiction.
Two years since Perry School shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Sunday marks two years since the deadly shooting at Perry High School. On January 4th, 2024 a 17-year-old student entered Perry High School and opened fire, killing 11-year-old Ahmir Joff and wounding six others before taking his own life. School Principal Dan Marburger was among the...
Ames fire crews battle ‘commercial structure fire’ Sunday night
AMES, Iowa — A commercial structure fire near the intersection of Interstate 35 and Highway 30 was knocked down by firefighters Sunday night, the Ames Fire Department said. According to a post by the department, "all stations" were working the fire at around 6:45 p.m., conducting "overhaul operations" to find and put...
15 Things Iowans Should Never Say in a Job Interview
First impressions matter at job interviews, including the words you use. But even the smartest, most capable people slip up with common phrases that don’t land well. Whether you’re interviewing at an office in Iowa or doing so remotely from your laptop, these are the words and phrases that should never make it into...
This Underrated Iowa Path Is Our Go-To First Hike of the Year
Lace up (or strap on) those snowshoes, skis, or snow boots, and let’s head outside. It’s winter in Iowa, and this is easily one of the best times of year for those who love the outdoors. I can hear you asking me, “Isn’t it a bit cold?” Well, yes-but that’s all part of the fun! […]
