Des Moines IA

Riders on the Clay County Pony Express journeyed through several communities Friday as part of their annual Good Friday Ride.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Maggie Spellman and her daughter Selena Lewis know what it's like to go through addiction. Now both in recovery, they're leaders of the House of Inspiration, which supports women on their own journeys to get sober. On February 1, 2026, Spellman turned her dream of...

More than 70 vendors from across the county will offer vintage clothing, home goods and handmade items at the Iowa Events Center.

The Fort Dodge man accused of fatally stabbing his sister and nephew in Ames last month will face a competency hearing. On Thursday, the court temporarily suspended proceedings for a competency evaluation for 22-year-old Davontrez R. McCuddin who according to the court “is suffering from a mental disorder” which...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A father is facing charges after police say his 3-year-old son nearly died after being exposed to a large amount of drugs suspected to be fentanyl. According to court records, on February 6, Jaylin Dante Starks, 33, arrived at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines with his 3-year-old son, who appeared...

URBANDALE, Iowa — The Urbandale Police Department says a third teenager has now been charged in relation to a February shooting that killed a 14-year-old. The incident occurred on February 22, Urbandale Police officers were called to the 3800 block of 64th Street on reports of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers...

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

An Iowa nurse who has repeatedly faced allegations of stealing from patients is now facing disciplinary charges from the Iowa Board of Nursing. Jessica Renee Williams, 48, of Des Moines is charged by the board with pleading guilty to, or being convicted of, a crime that is either related to the profession of nursing...

KALONA, Iowa — Some eastern Iowans are cleaning up following reported tornadoes Thursday, including one family, whose barn was thrown two miles away. Tornadoes, along with large hail in parts of Washington, Johnson and Cedar counties, left some families with major damage to their homes and property. Warren Yaggy,...

Manager Lou Brown in Major League said, “If we win today, it’s called ‘two in a row’ and if we win again tomorrow, it’s called a winning streak.” The Marshalltown Fire Department is now on a winning streak as they won the Des Moines Fight for Air Climb for the third year in a row. As winners the Marshalltown Fire...