Centennial’s Trewet shoots an 87, ties for 8th place in Iowa High School Showcase
Ankeny Centennial junior Cate Trewet shot an 87 and tied for eighth place in the second annual Iowa High School Golf Showcase on Tuesday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. Trewet was invited to participate in the event, which attracted a field of 40 of the top girls’ golfers across...
More charges for Iowa woman accused of neglecting 22 equines
DES MOINES, Iowa — More details have been released and additional charges have been filed against a Des Moines woman accused of neglecting 22 equines. Last week, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa announced that a total of 21 horses and one donkey had been rescued from three separate properties after an investigation int
17-year-old shot during robbery in downtown Des Moines has died, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 17-year-old has died after he was shot while robbing a 22-year-old man, the Des Moines Police Department shared in a release. On May 22, multiple people, including the 17-year-old, robbed the 22-year-old while he was parked in his vehicle on 14th Street near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moin
North of Kansas City Through Western Wisconsin Including Omaha and Des Moines Facing Damaging...
OMAHA, NEBRASKA — An explosive severe weather setup is taking shape across the Central Plains and Midwest for Friday June 5, 2026, as GFS 00Z CAPE forecast data valid at 6:00 PM CT on June 5 shows extraordinarily high instability values centered across Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas with peak CAPE reaching 3451 J/kg near O
Hen-Egg Size Hail and Organized Severe Storms Targeting Omaha Sioux Falls Des Moines Kansas...
CENTRAL PLAINS INTO THE UPPER MIDWEST — A significant severe weather setup is on the map for Friday June 5th, with a Level 2 and embedded Level 3 risk zone stretching from Omaha northward through Sioux Falls and eastward toward western Wisconsin, carrying enough atmospheric fuel for organized severe storms with hen-egg
Des Moines Iowa Food Scene
Des Moines, Iowa has a food scene that reflects the heart of the Midwest while also showing how much the city has changed. As Iowa’s capital and one of the region’s most important business and cultural centers, Des Moines brings together farm traditions, immigrant communities, college energy, downtown dining, neighborh
Troopers Arrest Two In the Area Counties
State Troopers report two arrests in the area counties on Tuesday. At about 8:50 am, Troopers in Caldwell County arrested 55-year-old John S. Harper of Des Moines, IA, for alleged possession of methamphetamine, no vehicle license plate, careless and imprudent driving, no valid driver’s license, no proof of insurance, n
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Waldinger acquires scout property in southwest Des Moines
The Waldinger Corp. has expanded its footprint in southwest Des Moines with the acquisition of 15.5 acres from Mid-Iowa Council of Boy Scouts of America, Polk County real estate records show. Waldinger, doing business as Bell Avenue Properties Inc., paid Mid-Iowa Council $7 million for the parcel at 6123 Scout...
Diaz Recognized by Governor Reynolds for Work in Classroom
Columbus Community senior Daniela Diaz has been busy raking in academic honors for her work in the classroom. Diaz was recognized at the 24th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony by Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer for her outstanding academic achievement in April. The event, held
Duax’s spectacular goal punctuates Jags’ 4-0 win over City High in 4A quarterfinals
With a comfortable 3-0 lead and just over 10 minutes left to play, the Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer team already knew it was headed to Wednesday’s semifinals in the Class 4A state tournament. But Tate Duax and the top-ranked Jaguars refused to coast against Iowa City High in...

















