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URBANDALE, Iowa — The Urbandale Community School District school board is discussing anti-bullying efforts just over one month after Urbandale high school student Miles Phipps died by suicide, whose family says was bullied. A discussion, presented by superintendent Dr. Rosalie Daca and director of student services...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines Police Department Sergeant escaped serious injuries Sunday night after a southbound driver lost control on Merle Hay Road, crossed the centerline, and collided with a patrol SUV and another vehicle. The crash happened during an attempted pass that left three people with minor injuries....

A Carlisle man was arrested in Waukee Sunday after he allegedly assaulted a Waukee woman in her home. Damien Lee Sinopoli, 20, of 1435 S. Fifth St., Carlisle, was charged with domestic abuse assault-impeding flow of air/blood and first-offense OWI. The incident began about 4:45 a.m. Sunday at a residence...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The city of Des Moines has named four finalists for the position of fire chief. The search for a new chief began in August when current Des Moines Fire Chief John TeKippe announced his plans to retire at the end of the year. TeKippe served as the city's fire chief for 16 years. His retirement is...

Hidden among Iowa’s rolling landscapes and charming communities lies a treasure hunter’s paradise that defies expectations. The Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona isn’t your typical shopping destination – it’s a bargain wonderland so expansive you might need to bring snacks, a water bottle, and possibly a map to...

Have you ever sat down and watched an entire Hallmark movie? You might be tempted to tap out early thanks to the syrupy romance and the small-town baker who somehow owns a five-bedroom Victorian on a part-time salary. I'm going to challenge you to stick with at least one of these holiday specials… particularly 2016's...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, IA – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much of central and northern Iowa from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, as powerful winds and blowing snow could create blizzard...

URBANDALE, Iowa — A food pantry for students opened at an Urbandale elementary school on Monday. Thanks to a partnership with the Food Bank of Iowa and Hy-Vee, students at Olmsted Elementary now have better access to nutritious food through a food pantry. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the food pantry was held on...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, IA – A strong northwest wind is set to sweep across Iowa Tuesday night, bringing gusts up to 45 mph and the potential for brief snow showers, according to the National Weather Service in Des...

Gemini Smith, age 21, 2612 Logan Ave, Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for Violated Probation Terms. Shelby Sheppard, age 28, 2415 Highway 34, Osceola, was arrested on a warrant for Violated Probation Terms and a warrant for Failure To Appear. The original charge was Burglary 3rd Degree. Noah...