Townhome fire in Ankeny leaves several families displaced, units damaged
ANKENY, Iowa — A 2-alarm fire at a townhome complex in Ankeny has left several units damaged and several families displaced. The Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched on reports of a structure fire at a townhome complex located in the 1400 block of SW Twin Gates Drive, on Ankeny’s southwest side. While enroute to the...
Kaufmann looks to “usher in a new era of cooperation” as new Iowa House...
DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) — Leadership changes at the Iowa Statehouse are coming in 2026. GOP State Representative Bobby Kaufmann will be the new House Majority Leader in Des Moines. "We have no plans of putting our foot on the break," Kaufmann said during an interview last...
For public safety, time for “more light, less darkness”
Randy Evans is executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes openness and transparency in Iowa’s state and local governments. He can be reached at [email protected]. Government regulates business to protect the health, safety, and welfare of...
8 Iowa Diners That Belong On Your Comfort Food Bucket List
Iowa’s charming diners serve up more than just great food – they dish out authentic Midwest hospitality with every meal. These beloved local institutions have been feeding hungry folks for generations with hearty portions and no-fuss cooking. Ready to experience the best comfort food the Hawkeye State has to offer?...
12 Iowa Buffets Where Fried Chicken Still Tastes Like Grandma’s
Nothing beats the comfort of homestyle fried chicken, that perfect crunch giving way to juicy meat seasoned just right. Across Iowa, some buffets still serve this classic dish the old-fashioned way, with recipes that could have come straight from grandma’s kitchen. These treasured eateries keep traditional cooking...
2 fish swam to Ottumwa. The Iowa DNR calls it a milestone for the...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources discovered two pallid sturgeon for the first time in the lower Des Moines River earlier this year. The ancient fish is considered one of the rarest and most endangered species in North America. Mark Flammang, an Iowa DNR fisheries management biologist, said pallid sturgeon...
‘Northern Lights’ Possible In Nebraska And Iowa
(Midwest) -- A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to create bright northern lights tonight and overnight, provided clouds stay out of the way for viewing. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association Space Weather Prediction Center reports a prolonged solar flare that peaked Saturday. The strongest geomagnetic...
Iowa parents urged to have gun safety talks with kids after teen brings gun...
DES MOINES, Iowa — Experts say one of the most important conversations parents can have with their children is about gun violence prevention. After news of a Des Moines teen being arrested after bringing a handgun to North High School and the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, the topic...
Four-day ‘Train the Trainer’ course strengthens Iowa public safety instruction
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Public Safety partnered with the Iowa Department of Corrections this past week to host an intensive “Train the Trainer” course. The four-day training featured expert instructors from the Federal Department of Justice’s Bureau of Prisons, who shared best practices in training...
1975 – Wallace Snares Bethany Reward
Bethany, Mo. (September 1, 1975) – Joe Wallace won the late model open competition feature at the Northwest Missouri State Fair on Monday afternoon. Don Hoffman of Des Moines led off the exciting 30-lap feature with Mike Dibben of Kansas City running a close second. Then, charging up to the front came Wallace, who...
