Acclaimed country singer Jake Owen brings tour to two Iowa venues
One of modern country’s biggest stars is making two concert stops in Iowa this month. Jake Owen has had ten number-one singles, his records have gone platinum 11 times, and he’s logged more than six-billion streams online. In a Radio Iowa interview, Owen says his new album “Dreams...
Iowa company finds new life for old wind turbine blades
BONDURANT, Iowa — Wind power is the largest source of electricity generation in Iowa, but when wind turbines reach the end of their use, most of the time they go straight to the landfill. But one local company has found a second use for the blades. Renewablade is a locally owned company in Bondurant and […]
Iowa Weather Alert: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids Could Reach 70°F as Spring Warm Surge...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Temperatures could climb toward 70°F by Thursday afternoon in Des Moines, bringing a sharp warmup across Iowa as a broad spring heat surge spreads from the western United States into the...
Daisy Award goes to Caitlyn Babbitt
The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and co-workers, as a way to thank exceptional members of the nursing profession for the care and kindness they provide. Last week, MercyOne Des Moines surprised Caitlyn Babbitt with a ceremony...
Iowa Boys State Tournament: Setting Stage For Championship Friday
Semifinals in 4A, 1A and 2A take place from Casey’s Center in Des Moines.
Iowa’s soaring cancer rates headline 2026 Harkin on Wellness Symposium
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement hosted its annual Harkin on Wellness Symposium. This year’s focus – Treatment and Prevention of Cancer. Iowa has the fastest-rising cancer rates in America and the second-highest overall cancer rate for the third consecutive year. As...
California Man Arrested Following a High Speed Chase in Dallas County
Chandler Hughes. Photo Courtesy of Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. A California man was arrested following a high speed chase in Dallas County on Wednesday evening. According to court documents, a deputy with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a silver Lexus for traveling at 71...
Jury finds Des Moines officer justified in 2019 shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - A Polk County jury found that a Des Moines police officer was legally justified in shooting a man in 2019 during a confrontation at a homeless camp, KCCI reports. The civil case regards Des Moines Police Officer Trudy Paulson, one of the officers who responded...
Des Moines police seek tips on intentionally set brush fires
DES MOINES, Iowa — The public is being asked for tips to identify those responsible for setting brush fires on Des Moines’ southside early Wednesday morning. Officers with the Des Moines Police Department and Des Moines Fire Department firefighters responded just after 1:00 a.m. to two brush fires in the areas of the...
Mini golf course with historic theme opening in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — From rollercoasters to skee-ball, Birdies Mini Golf in West Des Moines has unique holes and a historic theme. “Anyone that is 55 and older remembers Riverview Park. We dearly loved it. All the smells of the old train and the popcorn and the cotton candy and the sound of the […]
