Iowa murder victim’s mother lauds bill to ban warrant resolution clinics
The Iowa House has voted to ban warrant resolution clinics after a participant in a Polk County clinic was charged a week later with murder. Tawnya Swanson, the mother of Ashley Marie Hall – the 36-year-old murder victim, was at the statehouse to watch the debate. “She’s looking down on us now and she’s thankful that we’re all here to make sure this...
Grand View professor named Iowa Poet Laureate
DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds has named Paul Brooke as Iowa's newest Poet Laureate. Brooke, an English professor at Grand View University in Des Moines, will serve the two-year term from May 2026 until May 2028. The honorary appointment recognizes a poet for their work and efforts...
Iowa State Fair Adds Big Names to 2026 Free Entertainment Lineup
Your Iowa State fair admission gets you all these shows for FREE!
After decades, this meat-heavy Des Moines pizza is coming back
Scarpino's pizza will return this summer at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, more than 50 years after going off the market. Why it matters: The revival brings a rare piece of the metro's culinary history back to the public. Catch up quick: The fairgrounds grocery store is expanding. Owner Mark Graziano...
DART Releases Schedules, Bus Stop Locations for All New Bus Routes
Riders can begin planning trips on the Reimagined bus network that launches June 14. DART is encouraging riders to begin planning how they will travel on DART’s new bus network that will launch on June 14. Route schedules and an interactive map of bus stop locations are now available at rideDART.com/newroutes. DART’s team is ready to help riders learn the new routes and...
Dallas County Sheriff’s Report April 28
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Matthew Brown of Knoxville was traveling on Iowa Highway 141 near Wendover Avenue when his vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch. No injuries were reported. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $20,000. Brown was issued a citation for failure to maintain control.
Driver eludes police, crashes at zoo before being arrested in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man has been jailed after police said he led them on a wild chase in which he crashed through a fence at the Blank Park Zoo Monday night, then fled on foot. Devin Overton, 34, is being held on charges of eluding, driving while license barred, interference with […]
Fever’s Caitlin Clark has a new job she can add to her resume
Fever's Caitlin Clark has a new job she can add to her resume originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Caitlin Clark's journey to WNBA stardom is set to be commemorated in a new book that will expand Clark's resume even further.
Iowa Athletes Dominate 2026 Drake Relays with Record Performances
From record relay performances to standout individual wins, Iowa athletes delivered a dominant showing at the 2026 Drake Relays across high school and collegiate competition.
Drew Teague Tallies 5th in Boys 110M Hurdles at DMC Coed Track Meet
The West Central Valley Girls and Boys Track and Field Teams competed at the Des Moines Christian Coed Meet on Monday, as freshman Drew Teague garnered fifth place in the Boys 110 Meter Hurdles. Teague ran a time of 19.13 seconds to secure fifth place. Also, sophomore Grayson Nims notched...
