Iowa Starbucks Workers Joined National Strike on ‘Red Cup Day’
At least two Iowa Starbucks took part in a 65-store strike across the United States.
See Des Moines zoo’s baby monkey discover snow for the first time
DES MOINES, Iowa — Taro, a baby snow monkey, got to experience his first taste of winter after more than 10 inches of snow fell in Des Moines earlier this week. Born in June, he is the 46th Japanese macaque born at the Blank Park Zoo since the species was first introduced in 1985.
Atlantic man arrested after allegedly threatening Adel men
An Atlantic man was arrested in Adel Wednesday in connection with an October incident in which he allegedly threatened to harm an Adel man and his friend. Delaney Luke Pace, 40, of 405 W. Sixth St., Atlantic, was charged with first-degree harassment. The incident began Nov. 14, when the victim...
Spirit Lake man recognized for saving couple after UTV incident earlier this year
DES MOINES, Iowa (KUOO) - A Spirit Lake man was among four Iowans presented with the Governor’s Lifesaving Awards during a ceremony at the statehouse in Des Moines. According to KUOO Radio, Kyle Peterson was given the Lifesaving with Valor Award for his actions on January 5, 2025, when he rescued a couple after the...
West Des Moines woman allegedly slaps, punches, strangles child
A West Des Moines woman was arrested Friday morning after she allegedly injured a child in the home and endangered two others. Tiara Sharnese Nicole Gines, 35, of 9005 Bridgewood Blvd., Wes Des Moines, was charged with child-endangerment-bodily injury and two counts of child endangerment. The incident began about...
Des Moines’ EMC Insurance selling its life insurance division
EMC Insurance is selling its ownership interest in EMC National Life Insurance Co. to Avocet Partners, including its interest in EMC National Life Mutual Holding Co. The sale price was not disclosed. EMC Life had $15.3 billion of life insurance in force as of EMC Insurance’s 2024 annual report . It will undergo an...
People Drive From All Over Iowa To Hunt For Rare Treasures At This Enormous...
Sometimes the best adventures begin in a parking lot where pickup trucks outnumber sports cars three to one. The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall in Des Moines has become Iowa’s unofficial headquarters for anyone who believes that yesterday’s castoffs might be tomorrow’s heirlooms. This red warehouse of wonders...
63 Wells Fargo employees to lose jobs on December 26, more to come
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — With the holidays just around the corner, some Wells Fargo employees in West Des Moines are facing a harsh reality — pink slips instead of paychecks. According to Iowa WARN, 104 Wells Fargo Employees will be laid off between December 12 and January 23. This includes 63 people who will […]
Iowa Man Puts Loaded Gun in Oven and Suffers Consequences
Sometimes reality is stranger than fiction. One man’s kitchen mishap has led to a wild police chase in Iowa. Buckner is on the run.
DOT weighs in on viral blog claiming I-80 in Iowa is most dangerous winter...
DES MOINES, Iowa — A blog ranking Interstate 80 in Iowa as the most dangerous winter road has gone viral online, and now the Iowa DOT is weighing in. Samsara, a California-based fleet management tech firm, has placed Iowa’s stretch of I-80 at the top of its list for dangerous winter roads. The blog indicates […]
