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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, IA – Many Iowa residents woke up sick on Black Friday after large Thanksgiving meals, and state health officials say food-poisoning risks tied to undercooked turkey and improperly stored...

A second suspect was recently arrested for an alleged incident that happened in a home in Minburn. According to court documents, the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy found evidence after obtaining a search warrant for the cell phone of another individual, Logan Steadman of Perry, who was charged with a felony...

Recently, residents have noticed an increase in the number of Flock cameras installed around town. These cameras, which have been predominantly spotted around the perimeter of the local university campus, have sparked curiosity and concern among the community. Many are questioning the purpose of these cameras and who...

HARVEY – A Des Moines man is behind bars after authorities say he stole large amounts of copper wire from the Harvey Rock Quarry. Court documents show that last Friday at approximately 8:04am, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Harvey Rock Quarry in Harvey that items had been stolen from their...

ANKENY, Iowa– Over 1,000 people braved the cold and lined up for hours outside of the Ankeny Mills Fleet Farm location to get their hands on a free giveaway item. Mills Fleet Farm has been giving out free plush animals on Black Friday for over 20 years. It’s an item that many collect and look […]

Why This Storm Packs a Punch (Image Credits: Unsplash) Midwest – With the scent of pumpkin pie still lingering in homes across the region, a ... Read more The post Blizzard Threat Looms: Midwest’s Post-Thanksgiving Snowstorm Set to Upend Travel Plans appeared first on Climate Cosmos .

(Des Moines, IA) – Police Detectives in Iowa’s capital city are requesting the community’s help with locating a person with felony gun and drug charges. According to Des Moines Police, evidence indicates 36-year-old Dameian Buckner possessed two handguns and delivery quantity marijuana when officers responded to...

Northwest Iowa — This Thanksgiving weekend, as it has been for many years — the Iowa State Patrol will be out in force, keeping people safe and enforcing the laws. Iowa State Patrol spokesperson, Trooper Kevin Krull, tells us about it. He says in this case “SIDE” is...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — In Iowa, 75% of parents with children under six are both in the workforce — one of the highest rates in the nation — and finding child care remains a significant challenge for many families. Paige Chickering, Iowa state advocacy manager for Save...

Turkey production in southeast Iowa has had its ups and downs over the last few years, but one farm manager in Washington says farmers will adapt and overcome the challenges coming their way. Tye Rinner, Farm Manager at Rinner Farms in Washington, says turkey production in southeast Iowa has been...