Iowa state wrestling 1A finals recap, Don Bosco makes history
In a sport with so much tradition within Iowa, it's hard to set new bars to reach. Even so, Don Bosco found a way to do it at this year's Iowa state wrestling tournament . The Dons won their 18th traditional team state title, passing Waterloo West for the most all-time. It's the program's eighth in a row, a streak...
Iowa Drought Conditions Expand Rapidly Across Region
Drought is tightening its grip across Iowa, and conditions have worsened noticeably over the past week. New data shows that 11.4% of the state is now classified in moderate drought, a sharp jump from just 1% the week before. In addition, nearly two-thirds of Iowa — about 62.4% — is considered abnormally dry.
Waukee teen allegedly assaults cousin in home
A Waukee teenager was arrested Tuesday after she allegedly assaulted her cousin in the home. Adelina Denis Bravo, 19, of 1312 S.E. Bishop Dr., Waukee, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began Feb. 17 about 4:45 p.m. at a residence in the 1300...
Fuel Prices Fall Across Iowa Amid Lower Oil Costs
(Des Moines) Gas prices across Iowa declined for the week, offering relief to drivers as global crude oil costs also moved lower. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa fell 9 cents from last week to $2.45 per gallon. Prices are now 57 cents lower than they were one year ago. The...
La Crosse, WI Weather Alert: 4+ Inches Possible Along I-90 And US-14 Wednesday Night...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. La Crosse, WI – A midweek snow system is trending farther south, shifting the highest potential snowfall into northeast Iowa and portions of southwest Wisconsin Wednesday night into early Thursday. The...
Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: Vanished Before Sunrise: The Eugene Martin Case
The disappearance of 13-year-old Eugene Wade Martin remains one of the most troubling unsolved missing-child cases in Iowa history. The Des Moines boy vanished in the early morning hours of August 12, 1984, while carrying out what should have been an ordinary Sunday routine — delivering newspapers along his route for...
As virus cases bound, Iowans are urged to only use ERs in emergencies
Health care providers say Iowans should continue to take precautions to stay healthy amid high respiratory virus activity in the state, especially from the flu and RSV. Janae Brown, a nurse practitioner at UnityPoint, says most folks should know the drill but some need a reminder. “Wash your hands. Stay...
Here are all 36 four-time Iowa high school wrestling state champions
In the over 100 year history of Iowa high school wrestling , only 36 wrestlers have won four individual state titles. At this week's 2026 Iowa high school boys state wrestling tournament, which wrapped up on Feb. 21 in Des Moines, two more names were added to the historic list, Dreshaun Ross of Fort Dodge and Blake...
One of Iowa’s Best Sandwich Shops Can Be Found in an Alley!
It’s not flashy or easy to find—but the sandwiches are worth the hunt.
Chilly mornings ahead… along with a snow chance
DES MOINES, Iowa — We began Saturday with a fair amount of snow remaining on the ground in many parts of the state, and very chilly temperatures. The cold sticks around a couple more days, as the weather timeline below shows. We have two cold mornings ahead. Sunday’s lows are above, and wind chills will […]
