Des Moines IA

DES MOINES, Iowa — A red panda at the Blank Park Zoo who stole the hearts of many has died. The zoo announced on Facebook Friday that Razz, their male red panda, passed away earlier this week at the age of 14. Razz was the oldest red panda at the zoo and had been under […]

This flea market, located in Des Moines, Iowa, has been generating plenty of buzz lately. It's a unique blend of antiques and coffee—a combination that’s both charming and unexpected. Many have enjoyed their time at West End Architectural Salvage!. This spot has become very popular. Only in your...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A man was injured in a shooting at Prospect Park in Des Moines Friday evening. According to the Des Moines Police Department, officers were patrolling the area of the park located at 1225 Prospect Road when they heard gunfire at around 7 p.m. Responding officers discovered a man suffering from a […]

The gates opened to the 2025 Iowa State Fair as thunderstorms moved over the fairgrounds dropping on and off waves of rain. State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons spoke at the opening ceremonies. “We’re fortunate here at the Iowa State Fair to be supported by all of you. I’ll be honest. Not many fairs have people at their...

GRIMES, Iowa — Court documents reveal a Grimes man struck his two-month-old daughter more than 40 times “with as much force as he could” earlier this week, leaving the child in serious condition and on life support. Dylan Brown, 23, is being held in the Polk County Jail on charges of felony child endangerment-serious...

As Iowa’s DOGE task force considers recommending cuts to public employee compensation and tying school staff pay to student achievement, public workers organizations are rallying for Iowans to speak out against these proposals. The DOGE task force members met Wednesday to discuss some of the recommendations they plan...

Bill Bumgarner is a retired former health care executive from northwest Iowa who worked. in hospital management for 41 years, mostly in the state of Iowa. Sometime back in the 1990s I watched an interview with George Wallace, the four-term former governor of Alabama and a four-time presidential candidate. He...

A new Mexican restaurant is set to open soon in north Ames, offering a daily buffet and full menu of familiar favorites. Monterrey Mexican Grill, located at 823 Wheeler Street, Suite 5, is co-owned by Simon Ruiz, Kevin Fajardo, and two other longtime restaurant workers who are teaming up for their first joint venture.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa candidates are out taking part in the Iowa State Fair festivities. Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, whose running to be Iowa's next governor in 2026 is at the Iowa State Fair judging a food contest and shaking hands with voters. Sand has already completed 31...

A Jefferson man was arrested in Perry for allegedly possessing illegal drugs. According to court documents, a Perry Police Officer made contact with a driver of a vehicle just after midnight, because the vehicle was parked at Pattee Park, which the park was currently closed due to a city ordinance. The driver,...