Des Moines IA

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Public Safety posted saying the Amber Alert has been cancelled and the missing person has been found. No further details have been released regarding this situation. ***ORIGINAL*** The Department of Public Safety says 12-year-old Deyton Annabelle Cranston, of Waterloo, is...

Authorities say two people were killed in a northern Iowa crash after an illegal U-turn.

DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s been three months since RAGBRAI 53 announced its 2026 route, which will take cyclists on a journey across central Iowa this summer. On Friday, RAGBRAI broke down the pass-through towns along the route. RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest, and longest multi-day cycling touring event in the world,...

In Iowa and beyond, sarcasm is often a social shield. People use it to soften criticism, dodge awkward truths, or take a dig without sounding harsh. But let’s be honest… some phrases are just plain rude, no matter how you say them. “Must Be Nice”. This one sounds...

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Iowa doesn’t have a single statewide law that specifically targets rooster crowing — but that doesn’t mean your rooster can crow freely wherever you live. What governs rooster noise in Iowa is a layered system of local ordinances, municipal...

Food always tastes better in a place that feels alive. This spot draws visitors from across the state with its colorful and diverse offerings. Iowa, beyond everything it is known for, also has a buffet that serves food worth coming back for. The variety on the table tells its own...

The Blank Park Zoo announced the death of its beloved 16-year-old Amur tiger, Bronevik, due to neurological concerns.

PAULLINA—David Stanley of Paullina won the top prize of $100,000 in the Iowa Lottery’s $10 “Monopoly Doubler” scratch game. He purchased his winning ticket at Casey’s General Store in Paullina and claimed his prize Friday, March 20, at the lottery’s Storm Lake regional office.

Both parents have now been found guilty in the 2023 death of their seven-month-old child.

IOWA (KCAU) — In the coming months, the Iowa State Patrol will deploy its Mobile Breath Alcohol Testing (MBAT) truck. According to Iowa State Patrol officials, troopers have recently completed comprehensive training sessions to become familiar with the vehicle’s life-saving capabilities, which are designed to help...