Iowa Attorney General signs agreement with Meskwaki Nation, expanding abilities of its officers
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird hosted a formal ceremony Thursday to announce a new agreement with the Meskwaki Nation. AG Bird said the new agreement means that Meskwaki officers may now act as certified peace officers, even if pursuit of a suspect leads them off of their settlement. It will...
American Eagle Outfitters renovating Jordan Creek Town Center store
American Eagle Outfitters will renovate its Jordan Creek Town Center store, according to a building permit filed with the city of West Des Moines. The Pittsburgh-based fashion chain is located near the center of the mall's upper level. The chain sells upscale shoes, outdoor apparel and other casual wear for men and...
Aug. 7, 2025 police reports
April Steil, Des Moines, was arrested July 18 on a warrant for first degree theft at Clarke County Jail, 220 Townline Road. According to court documents, on Sept. 30, 2024, Clarke County Dispatch received a call regarding a stolen 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep had been locked, but the keys had been placed inside...
Iowa celebrates the second edition of Latino Restaurant Week
West Des Moines, IA — From September 5 to 14, 2025, the Iowa Latino Hospitality Council invites the community to celebrate, for the second year in a row, the richness of Latino culture through flavor, tradition, and culinary diversity during Iowa Latino Restaurant Week. This culinary celebration brings together...
Average Gas Prices Continue to Fall in Iowa Despite National Costs Increasing
Average gas prices continue to fall across Iowa, according to the latest fuel report from AAA and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Regular unleaded costs decreased by an average of four cents per gallon in Iowa, bucking the national trend for the second straight week, as prices increased by...
West Des Moines brothers with Down syndrome to be featured in Times Square Saturday
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Axel and Tristan Liker-Hill will appear on two screens in the heart of Times Square Saturday, Sept. 6 as part of a video presentation for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). Axel and Tristan, both of whom were born with Down syndrome, were adopted...
Study: Iowa a major hotspot for factory farms
(KMAland) -- Iowa has the highest number of hog farms and the sixth-highest number of cattle feedlots in the country, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. Researchers mapped large cattle and pig farms, finding Iowa hosts almost more than 2,100 pig animal feeding operations, known as AFOs. The...
RVTV 2025 cruises through Polk City
POLK CITY, Iowa — Day five of the annual week-long street party which celebrates the CyHawk rivalry saw the RVTV crew cruising into Polk City. WHO 13’s Keith Murphy, John Sears, David Warrington, Andy Fales, and Ed Wilson have more about all the sights and sounds in Polk City.
Boaters attend heated meeting with Army Corps of Engineers over Saylorville Lake Marina management
Boaters attend heated meeting with Army Corps of Engineers over Saylorville Lake Marina management.
Powerball draws numbers for $1.8 billion jackpot, the 2nd largest in US history
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The numbers were drawn Saturday night for an estimated $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, which would be the second-largest in U.S. lottery history .