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CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - An Arizona man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, one year after he was busted with more than 100-pounds of the drug. Federal officials say Raul Misael Lopez Murrieta, 23, delivered approximately 30 pounds of methamphetamine in May...

WEST DES MOINES, IA - June 01, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Blanc Dental Aesthetics has announced the release of a new educational resource focused on helping patients better understand treatment options related to full mouth rehabilitation in West Des Moines. The publication was developed in response to increasing interest

Those interested in installing a pocket prairie in their yard throughout Dallas County can apply for a new program. The Dallas County Master Gardeners have partnered with the Dallas County Conservation Board to launch the Pocket Prairie Program. Bringing native plants into the home landscape is not only easy and...

(Lewis) You may see an uptick in the number of turtles crossing the road this time of year, according to John Lorenzen, Fisheries Biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, appearing on the KSOM weekly DNR Report. He says the turtles are moving around, looking for a suitable place to lay their eggs.

OSKALOOSA — A flight over Oskaloosa and Pella recently provided more than scenic views. It also offered a chance to hear the story behind Open Air Education, an Iowa-based effort aimed at helping more people discover aviation and pursue careers in the industry. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa...

Iowa’s rolling farmland, welcoming small towns, and strong Midwestern values have helped shape an impressive lineup of singers whose music has reached audiences far beyond the state’s borders. From rock legends and pop stars to country hitmakers and influential songwriters, the Hawkeye State has produced voices that ha

Primary day is almost here, and northwest Iowa voters are staring at one of the most competitive ballots in years. The primary is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, and polls across Iowa will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voters must cast ballots at their assigned precinct, and same day registration will be available with

Marc A. Levin, Esq., and Khalil Cumberbatch co-lead the Centering Justice Initiative at the Council on Criminal Justice, where Levin is Chief Policy Counsel and Cumberbatch is Director of Engagement and Partnerships. They can be reached at [email protected] and [email protected]. Iowa has built something wort

(Des Moines) Severe thunderstorms swept across west-central and southwest Iowa late last night and into the early morning hours this morning, producing large hail and damaging wind gusts in several communities. According to reports from the National Weather Service, one-inch diameter hail was reported in Woodbine in Ha

GRINNELL, Iowa — One couple's first time in Iowa ended in a major car crash, but it also ended with a little bit of "Iowa nice." An engaged couple, Larry and Paula Kendall, were trekking from Rhode Island to Idaho last week. "All of a sudden Larry, my fiance,...