Why More People Are Moving To Small Towns In The Midwest
Picture a peaceful morning with no traffic in sight. That's the charm pulling folks to small towns in the Midwest.
Recent Iowa wildfires emphasize the importance of fire precautions
WAUKEE, Iowa – The last several weeks have seen several large fires across Iowa and the Midwest. While recent rains and a wetter forecast will reduce the fire danger over the coming days, the recent wildfires are a reminder that they can indeed happen in Iowa. In mid-February, a grass fire in southwest Iowa burned […]
Norwalk City Council to Consider Property Tax Levy, Multiple Zoning Items at Today’s Meeting
The Norwalk City Council will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 property tax levy and a range of development and infrastructure items at its upcoming meeting today. Council members will begin with a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy, which includes funding for the general fund, liability coverage,...
Severe weather threat Thursday and Friday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two very strong weather systems will be coming through Iowa and bringing a chance for severe thunderstorms. The first low pressure system will bring a wave of some heavier rain late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Severe weather is not expected with this wave, but more than 1.5″ of rain will...
Fired for job abandonment at ISU, assistant professor wins jobless benefits
An Iowa State University assistant professor fired for job abandonment is entitled to unemployment benefits, a judge has ruled. State records indicate John Grundy served as an assistant professor in the ISU psychology department from 2018 until Dec. 3, 2025, when he was fired. According to evidence presented at...
I-235 semi crash slowing traffic in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A crash involving a semi is slowing traffic on I-235 in Des Moines on Thursday afternoon. The Des Moines Police Department says several lanes of westbound I-235 at E. 14th Street are blocked off due to the crash. Police and medics are on the scene. Expect delays in the area while […]
Iowa man accused in infant’s death faces nine new charges
POLK COUNTY, Iowa (WHO) — New charges have been filed against an accused child abuser in Grimes. Police arrested Dylan James Brown, 23, last August after his infant and the child’s mother were allegedly found beaten. New court documents show he has racked up even more charges while in jail awaiting trial. Prosecutors...
Blank Park Zoo unveils prank animal phone lines for April Fools’ Day
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Wednesday is April Fools’ Day and Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines is getting in on the fun. The zoo has set up prank call lines that you can send to friends and family. When they dial, they will be greeted by voice mails...
Waukee homeowners upset after untended prairie catches fire, threatens homes
WAUKEE, Iowa – Glynn Village residents in Waukee experienced every homeowner’s worst nightmare after the prairie in the neighborhood went up in flames Friday afternoon. The fire reignited frustrations for homeowners Todd and Michele Scharf, saying, “It would have never gotten out of control like this if they had...
Des Moines police hunt for suspect in deadly shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting on the city’s northeast side. On March 22, officers with the Des Moines Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 3600 block of Kennedy Drive. The DMPD said that responding officers located […]
