Board issues warning to nurse suspected of being drunk at work
The Iowa Board of Nursing has issued a warning to a nurse suspected of being intoxicated at work and failing to report two arrests for drunken driving. In 2020, the Board of Nursing charged Mandi Irlbeck of Harlan with excessive use of alcohol that might impair a licensee’s ability to practice nursing with reasonable...
Gas prices continue to stay below $3 for the Tri-State for the start of...
IOWA, MISSOURI & ILLINOIS — Nationally, a gallon of regular unleaded gas is down two cents from a week ago. The price of diesel dropped three cents in the past week. It will cost you $3.55 a gallon. Iowa, Missouri and Illinois continue to have gas prices below $3.
Iowa teen honored at Rose Parade for saving 6 lives through organ donation
Her family is working to carry on her legacy by encouraging others to become organ donors and break the stigma around mental health.
FINES AWAIT IOWANS DRIVING WHILE HOLDING A CELL PHONE
THE NEW YEAR MEANS VIOLATING IOWA’S HANDS-FREE LAW COULD COST YOU. IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS ONLY BEEN ABLE TO ISSUE WARNINGS, BUT BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1ST, OFFICER GINA ROBERTS OF THE SIOUX CITY POLICE SAYS DRIVERS WILL BE ISSUED FINES FOR VIOLATING THE LAW. FINED4 OC…….A HUNDRED DOLLARS. ;21...
New Virginia law limiting how long children can use social media takes effect
The law requires social media companies to implement regulations, limiting young users to one hour per day on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat unless they have parental consent.
Perry man allegedly assaults Perry woman, Perry cops Thursday
A Perry man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly assaulting a Perry woman in the home as well as the law enforcement officers who arrested him. Roel de Jesus Ciriaco, 24, of 619 Fifth St., Perry, was charged with domestic abuse assault, child endangerment, two counts of first-degree harassment, false...
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt sets new record with $33.6M returned
DES MOINES, Iowa — State Treasurer Roby Smith announced that 2025 was a record-breaking year for the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, as over $33.6 million in unclaimed property was reunited with rightful owners. “This year, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt has already returned $33.6 million from safekeeping back into the...
2 injured, Bondurant barn total loss following massive blaze
BONDURANT, Iowa — Authorities say two people were injured during a massive Bondurant barn fire that resulted in a total loss. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says around 5:30 p.m. deputies and multiple fire departments responded to a report of a fully engulfed Morton building in 9000 block of NE 77th Street, north...
Des Moines, IA – Statewide Alert: Hands-Free Law Now Fully Enforced
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, IA – Drivers across Iowa are being warned that a major change in traffic enforcement is now in effect, with law enforcement officers officially issuing citations for handheld electronic device...
First 2026 baby born in central Iowa is a girl!
DES MOINES, Iowa — UnityPoint Health announced the first 2026 baby born in central Iowa is a girl. Born at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Dezi Kay Williams was born at 12:20 a.m. and weighed 8.2 pounds. Parents Xavior and Alicia, from Waukee, already have two daughters and are overjoyed to welcome their third. When...
