Des Moines IA

One person sustained minor injuries Sunday evening when two SUVs collided on a Perry side street. The crash occurred about 7 p.m. at the corner of Otley Avenue and Seventh Street, where a Chrysler Pacifica and a Dodge Journey collided. The front bumper was torn off the Chrysler, which came...

Thanks to a sizeable grant, a central Iowa non-profit is helping the state’s families connect with more testing and resources if their newborn infants fail initial screenings for hearing. Molly Gosselink, with Every Step, says they plan to hire navigators to help connect families to resources available through the...

West Des Moines Parks and Recreation is planning several improvements at the city's popular Raccoon River Park. Driving the news: City staff plans on adding a covered shelter at the dog park and replacing a large net climbing feature at the playground. The shelter is one of the most regularly...

The results of the Iowa Lottery draw held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, have been officially announced. People in the entire state are looking at their lottery tickets in order to find out whether they have won something. In addition to various lottery games, the state has draw games. There...

A year after being diagnosed with leukemia, 15-year-old Joshua Smith is welcoming a new friend into his life. Make-A-Wish Iowa capped its annual Riverbend Gala by granting the organization’s 5,000th wish — a new puppy for Joshua Smith. “Amazing. I love her. I'm so happy that I got...

The first of three 2026 What Cheer Flea Markets is coming up this Thursday through Sunday!

Outdoor concerts, farmers market kick-offs, flower festivals, car shows, city-wide garage sales, and so much more!

The Perry Iowa Historical Society will host a fundraising dinner Friday prior to its monthly program and business meeting. The society will serve a pork tenderloin dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at the Perry Elks Lodge at 2823 Willis Ave. The meal costs $15 and includes a...

A 59-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, was injured in a crash early Saturday morning in Putnam County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 4:45 a.m. on April 25, 2026, on Highway 5 about 4 miles north of Unionville. According to the report, a...

April has been a loud and active month in the weather department with over 350 reports of severe weather damage and tornadoes statewide. Monday looks to continue that trend with one last round of severe storms before the month closes. SUMMARY. Sunday night will have a round of showers move...