ChildServe to open new Des Moines facility, specializing in pediatric care
DES MOINES, Iowa — ChildServe has announced the opening of a new location to expand pediatric care for families in central Iowa. Set to open on May 11, the new facility will be located at 1750 48th Street in Des Moines. The expanded space allows the organization to provide...
Perry and ADM High Schools Holding Proms Tonight
Perry juniors Cate Erickson and Lily Hollingsworth pose for a photo. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio. Perry and Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High Schools are gearing up for prom tonight, with unique themes for each. Perry Junior Prom Committee Member Cate Erickson says the theme is “Coastal Nights.” She adds that members of the...
Perry Chamber Helps Cut the Ribbon for The Glass Garden
The ribbon is set to be cut for The Glass Garden on May 1, 2026. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio. The Perry Chamber brought out the big scissors for the second ribbon cutting of the year on Friday. The Perry Chamber of Commerce helped cut the ribbon for The Glass Garden,...
Reptile rescue center faces tragedy as fire kills 20+ animals
DES MOINES, Iowa — Crews are working to recover after a fire sparked at Spock’s Sanctuary overnight, claiming the lives of more than 20 reptiles. Spock’s Sanctuary, located at 2102 Milton Avenue, is a reptile and amphibian rescue center that works to educate the public, rehabilitate surrenders, and rehome reptiles into better living conditions. Cam […]
DART names next CEO, set to assume the role next week
DES MOINES, Iowa — DART has named its next CEO and says she will take over the position next week. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) announced Friday that Erin Hockman has been named as the new chief executive officer. Hockman has worked for DART for more than a decade and previously served […]
‘Swatting’ trend continues with North High School evacuation, officials warn of its dangers
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Public Schools said Wednesday’s false bomb threat against North High School in Des Moines was an incident of "swatting," which local officials said highlights a growing trend. “We have seen a big increase in what people refer to as swatting calls, both...
Rypma proposing redevelopment of historic ag threshers warehouse in East Village
Rypma Properties plans to convert the old Nichols & Shepard agricultural equipment warehouse on Southeast Fourth Street in the East Village into office space, according to documents attached to Monday’s Des Moines City Council agenda. The council will consider a resolution approving the preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal...
How I got a discount on a radon mitigation system in Des Moines
Linh here. I recently bought and got partially reimbursed for a new radon mitigation system — and you can too!. Why it matters: Iowa remains the second-highest state in the nation for new cancer rates, and the prevalence of radon, an invisible, odorless gas, is one of the contributing factors for our state's high lung cancer rates, per the Iowa Cancer Consortium.
Injuries reported in two-vehicle collision in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Friday morning crash that sent two people to the hospital in northern Polk County. It happened at 6:15 a.m. in the 15100 block of NW 44th Street, according to the PCSO. That’s about 2 miles south of Slater. Two vehicles were involved in […]
Some Iowa cities see gas prices surge 20 cents in a day
DES MOINES — After gradually falling the past two weeks, gasoline prices are rising in Iowa again, with some areas of the state reporting a 20-cent jump in the past day. AAA-Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says it’s costing motorists significantly more to fill their tanks, especially compared to prices from 2025.
