Iowa’s DART Adopts New Bus Network
Des Moines’ DART Commission has approved its first major bus network redesign in over a decade, expanding access, speeding up most trips, and reducing service by 10% to limit property tax growth. “The new network is a win-win for our communities, helping many of our riders get to where...
Urbandale businessman faces charges for loan fraud and false bankruptcy claims
DES MOINES, Iowa — An Urbandale man has been charged with making false statements on loan applications and during bankruptcy proceedings after a federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment last month. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Southern District of Iowa, the indictment was returned Nov. 13...
Iowans Are Warned To Use Crypto ATMs with Extreme Caution
Statewide Iowa (RI) – Automatic teller machines that are only for cryptocurrency transactions, also known as crypto or bitcoin ATMs, are popping up all over Iowa, and if you’re not careful using them, it could be a very expensive lesson. James Johnson, superintendent of banking with the Iowa...
Iowa Court of Appeals wants review of Madison County animal immunity case
The Court of Appeals is calling for more review of a case that falls under a law that gives farm owners immunity for accidents with animals. Janey Shafer was taking video for Frank Santana as he used a horse-drawn sickle mower on his Madison County farm in 2021. Santana then asked Shafer to hold the horses while he...
Cass County (IA) man arrested for alleged threats against a man from Dallas County
(Adel, IA) – Reports out of Dallas County indicate a Cass County man was arrested Wednesday (Dec. 3rd) in Adel, in connection with an incident that took place Oct. 22nd. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office reports say 40-year-old Delaney Luke Pace, of Atlantic, was arrested by Adel Police and booked into the Dallas...
Meet Griff III, Des Moines’ next hometown dog
DES MOINES, Iowa – WHO 13’s Lindsey Burrell sat down with Griff III and Erin Bell, Director of the live mascot program at Drake University, to talk about what it takes to be the most famous bulldog in Iowa.
ARL begins work on first Rescue Intake & Rehabilitation Center in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Work has begun on what the Animal Rescue League of Iowa is calling the state’s first Rescue Intake and Rehabilitation Center. The ARL of Iowa says the construction phase of the project is expected to cost $1 million. The center is taking shape in the ARL of Iowa’s former barn, the […]
Des Moines meth ring leader sentenced to life, son also jailed
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Tulare, California, man received a life sentence in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Iowa. United States Attorney David C. Waterman of the Southern District of Iowa says Brian Joaquin Alvarado, 40, led a drug trafficking organization that distributed significant...
Midwest Weather Alert: Heavy Snow to Slam Iowa and Surrounding States Saturday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, IA – The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Watches and Advisories across much of Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and southwest Minnesota, warning of moderate to heavy snowfall and...
Des Moines project, 4 others receive more than $11M in federal housing tax credits
The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors announced it has awarded more than $11 million in 4% federal housing tax credits to fund the construction and rehabilitation of 781 affordable rental homes across five projects in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City and Sioux City. The Des Moines project is Southridge...
