Strong Storms Possible Monday Night, Tuesday Across Northern Iowa
A round of potentially severe weather is expected to impact northern Iowa to start the week, with forecasters highlighting multiple chances for strong storms Monday night into Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms is in place Monday and Monday...
Second arrest made in Des Moines human trafficking investigation
DES MOINES, Iowa — Another arrest has been made in a human trafficking investigation in Des Moines. Kaylee Smith, 21, was booked into the Polk County Jail last Thursday on charges of Human Trafficking-Financial Benefit and Child Endangerment. She is being held on a $1 million bond. Online court records claim that...
Thousands of tickets written for drivers using cell phones
Statewide Iowa – The spokesman for the Iowa State Patrol says many people are following the new hands-free cell phone law since law enforcement went from warnings to tickets. Sergeant Alex Dinkla says many other motorists are still using their devices while driving. Dinkla says there have also been...
New map shows correlation between pesticides and Iowa cancer rate
(KMAland) -- Environmental researchers have released a new map that shows a staggering correlation between glyphosate use and cancer rates in Iowa. Chemical makers have insisted their products are not carcinogenic, yet continue to support federal laws that would grant them immunity if they're found to be harmful. The...
Iowa Department of Corrections won’t discuss hiring of unlicensed counselor
IOWA (ICD) - The Iowa Department of Corrections has declined to say how or why it hired an unlicensed mental health counselor at a time when the man was facing disciplinary charges. State records show that in August 2023, the Iowa Board of Behavioral Professionals fielded a complaint of an...
Adel man allegedly kicks, shoves, pulls hair of Adel woman
An Adel man was arrested Friday after allegedly assaulting his wife in the home. Benjamin Ulysses Greear, 53, of 32655 Panther Creek Road, Adel, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 6:45 p.m. Friday at a residence in the 32600 block of...
The debate over Iowa’s criminal justice system has reached a critical crossroad
As the state moves closer to implementing “Three-Strikes” legislation—which would mandate 20-year sentences for repeat violent offenders—the logistical reality of Iowa’s prison capacity has become impossible to ignore. One proposed solution gaining traction among reform advocates and law enforcement experts is the...
Iowa Locals Swear By The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At This Casual Restaurant
An all-you-can-eat buffet in Iowa has to do a lot to impress people. This one clearly does. That is why locals keep talking about this casual restaurant and why the buffet has become its biggest draw. In a state where hearty meals are easy to find, standing out takes more than just generous portions.
12 Brutal Reasons Iowa Locals Say They’re Ready to Leave in 2026
Iowa has that quiet Midwest charm—friendly people, wide-open spaces, and a slower pace of life. But living here long-term? That’s where the reality starts to settle in. In 2026, more locals are admitting that while Iowa is comfortable, it can also feel a little too… predictable. 1....
The Massive Cheeseburger At This Iowa Restaurant Is Worth The Drive
Ever see a burger so big it stops being lunch and starts feeling like a challenge. That is the kind of energy this Iowa stop brings right away. The draw is obvious at first. A massive cheeseburger, a rural setting, and the kind of place people happily drive out of their way to find.
