Major interstate closure, car crash in Iowa
I-35 remained closed Monday morning from Ames, Iowa, to Minnesota amid severe winter weather. State officials plan to reopen the roadway on Monday afternoon.
People Drive From All Over Iowa To Eat At This Legendary BBQ Restaurant
Tucked away in the college town of Ames sits a barbecue destination that has Iowans plotting road trips with the single-minded purpose of filling their bellies with smoky, savory delights. Cornbred Barbecue has transformed a historic brick train depot into a meat-lover’s paradise that’s changing how people think...
Iowans, Illinoisans Warned To Look Out For ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome’
It sounds warm and fuzzy when it's actually anything but.
Des Moines Comfort Food Restaurants
From rich mac and cheese and slow-roasted meats to Southern classics and nostalgic Midwestern plates, Des Moines’ comfort food scene is built around dishes that feel familiar, filling, and deeply satisfying. These restaurants specialize in food that warms you from the inside out, whether you’re craving elevated...
Polk Co. woman charged after allegedly using child in nearly $30,000 clothing scheme
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - A Des Moines woman is facing charges after police say she used a child to steal nearly $30,000 in clothes. 18-year-old Ja’nariona Temple is accused of leading a group of thieves to Jordan Creek Town Center, where they conducted large-scale “grab and go” thefts, according to court...
The Pizza Restaurant Alton Brown Absolutely Loves For Its Crab Rangoon Pie
If you're ever in Des Moines, Iowa, and have a hankering for a slice, this fusion restaurant has earned high praise from Alton Brown for its crab rangoon pizza.
Des Moines Police Seek Public Assistance in Missing Person Case
The Des Moines Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing adult male who was last known to be in contact on December 23, 2025. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to determine his whereabouts and to ensure his safety. The missing individual is described as...
Social worker accused of violating client confidentiality
A state licensing board has sanctioned a social worker for allegedly violating regulations related to client privacy. According to the Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals, Elaina Riley of Des Moines has been state-licensed social worker since 1996. Recently, the board charged Riley with violation of a rule...
Ohio woman allegedly resists OWI arrest Saturday
An Ohio woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly resisting detainment for OWI. Tanisha Dorsha Tanks, 40, of 41 Brittany Lane, Fairfield, Ohio, was charged with first-offense OWI and interference with official acts. The incident began about 3:15 a.m. Saturday in the 24700 block of W Avenue in rural Grimes, where...
Former Madison County Treasurer Now Faces 6 Charges, Including 3 Felonies
MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — A former Madison County treasurer is now facing six criminal charges, including three felonies, according to updated court records. Amanda DeVos, 38, was arrested in January 2025 after investigators alleged she used her position to alter county records to make it appear she had paid vehicle...
