Des Moines IA

Iowa (RI) — Directors of the Head Start preschool program for low-income families in Iowa are waiting for more guidance before moving forward, as new federal policies will require proof of legal status for kids to enroll. Lisa Proctor, the Head Start director at Drake University in Des Moines,...

(Shenandoah) -- A local live music venue in Shenandoah is headed into the Iowa Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame this weekend. The Depot Restaurant is among the two venues that will officially be inducted into the hall on Sunday as part of the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association's traditional ceremonies at Arnolds Park. The...

CLIVE, Iowa — The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1 billion annuity, or $453.1 million cash option, for Saturday’s drawing. It’s the sixth-largest jackpot in the game’s 33-year history and the biggest since a $1.08 billion prize was won in July 2023. The jackpot has been growing since May 31, the last...

A pediatric neurologist who has accused the Iowa Board of Medicine of metaphorically holding a knife to his throat as part of a campaign to “get him, no matter what,” is pursuing legal action against the licensing board. Dr. Hamza Alsayouf, a child neurologist and epileptologist who once worked as a pediatric...

Chicago, Illinois – A sharp blast of cooler air will sweep into the Midwest early next week, dropping temperatures well below normal across Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan as September begins. Afternoon highs could struggle to reach the 60s in some areas, giving the region its first strong taste of fall.

Iowa State is urging fans to buy their tickets from Ticketmaster, the official partner, even for resale.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Kristen Falatea found herself moving to Des Moines knowing no one. As challenging and lonely as that new reality was, she turned to TikTok and documented her new experiences getting to know Central Iowa. She launched a girls club and was flooded with responses from other women welcoming her to...

Sanford Health is taking over the 60 Lewis Drug locations throughout South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. The partnership is set to be finalized this fall.

Iowa law enforcement agencies will be on high alert through the Labor Day Weekend looking to decrease impaired driving and cut down on traffic fatalities. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with the Iowa State Patrol, plus local agencies including the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office and New...

(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa lawmakers are urged to act on school safety recommendations in the wake of the Minneapolis shooting. State House Speaker Pat Grassley says legislators are actively pursuing safety improvements to prevent school shooting tragedies. A School Safety Task Force was formed last year to suggest...