Travel not advised in far SE Minnesota, parts of North Iowa
(KIMT) -- As snow continues to fall and winds remain strong, roads remain impassable and travel conditions are life-threatening. Officials in parts of far SE Minnesota and eastern North Iowa are advising travelers to stay home. Blowing and drifting snow is leading to impassable road conditions in Chickasaw County....
Unprecedented Heatwave Sweeps Across Iowa: Residents Advised to Take Precautions
The Heat is On: Iowa Experiences Record-Breaking Temperatures. The state of Iowa is currently under the grip of an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record highs. Meteorologists have attributed this extreme weather pattern to a combination of factors, including climate change and atmospheric...
Study: Old Tree Lines May Hold New Value for Midwest Farmers
Supporters of a new project hope that studying the benefits of tree and shrub systems used to protect farms from extreme weather, otherwise known as windbreaks, will revive the practice among Illinois farmers today. The Corn Belt Windbreak Project will look at trees planted through the Conservation Reserve Program,...
Bill would limit Iowa governor’s powers in emergencies
Three bills that would limit the power of Iowa governors have advanced ahead of today’s deadline for committee approval of policy bills. All three bills involve actions Governor Reynolds took during the pandemic. One bill would prohibit governors from closing a place of worship, even during a disaster. Another...
Iowans must stand up to chronic underfunding of public schools
I started my career in rural Iowa in 1974 as an English, speech and reading teacher. Our students were top performers and the state’s education system was the gold standard. Educators and public schools in general were revered and respected by their communities. We didn’t have a lot of...
3 Major Restaurant Chains Closing Doors in Iowa: March 2026
As of March 2026, these three major chains are significantly reducing their presence in Iowa:. Following a disappointing fourth quarter in 2025, Wendy's has moved aggressively with its "Project Fresh" initiative. The company announced in February 2026 that it will shutter between 298 and 358 restaurants nationwide...
Iowa Weather Alert: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids See Warmer-Than-Normal Temperatures Feb 26–March 2
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – A noticeable late-winter warm-up could bring a brief preview of spring to Iowa beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as above-average temperatures settle across the state through Monday, March 2....
No Rams place in top 8 at State Wrestling
For the first time since the beginning of this decade the Greene County Rams do not have any top eight place finishers at the Iowa High School State Wresting Tournament. Juniors Brennan Jacobs (1o6 lbs.), Jaron Jacobs (120), and Degan Miller (165) all won matches at Casey’s Center in downtown Des Moines, but weren’t...
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report Feb. 13-20, 2026
Suzan Mitchell, Woodward, was backing out of her driveway when she struck a legally parked car owned by Golden Rule Plumbing, Grimes. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated to Ms. Mitchell’s vehicle as $0. Damage to the Golden Rule vehicle was estimated at $1,000. Kelly Woodvine, Panora,...
Fish Fry Fridays are back as Catholics celebrate Lent
DES MOINES, Iowa — Fish fry Fridays are back! It’s a tradition in the Catholic church that happens every Friday in Lent, between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Many Catholics do not eat meat on Fridays in Lent, prompting them to host fish fry meals. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on the east side of Des Moines […]
