Des Moines IA

One of the most visible changes for Iowans is the shrinking presence of the iconic "Red Roof" Pizza Hut. As part of parent company Yum! Brands' national strategy to shutter 250 underperforming units in the first half of 2026, several legacy dine-in restaurants across Iowa are being phased out. For...

The Perry Community School District School Board announced Monday its choice of three finalists for the district’s next superintendent. The finalists are Tom Ryherd, Laura Skeel, and Dr. Michael Volk. The Board conducted the search in partnership with staff at Grundmeyer Leader Services, who facilitated the review...

DES MOINES, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A puppy injured in what authorities describe as a domestic violence incident is recovering at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. ARL officers were called March 5 to assist Des Moines police during a domestic violence investigation. Officers said they found the young dog thin,...

SHELDAHL, Iowa — Residents in Sheldahl woke up Sunday to plastic bags filled with rice and fliers containing messages some community members described as hateful. Dozens of the bags were found scattered across lawns throughout the small Story County community. Some fliers read things like, "It's okay to be...

A Des Moines man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly assaulted a Des Moines woman at a mall in West Des Moines. Nicholas Sin Sam Jr., 28, of 1533 Samson St., Des Moines, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness and fifth-degree criminal mischief. The incident...

Since the war with Iran started on Feb. 28, seven American service members have been killed, including a Minnesota mother of two, an Iowa college student and a Florida native remembered by his family as the “life of the party.”. Five of the fallen service members, all members of...

St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) thrift stores are a treasure trove for all kinds of reasons and occasions. Whether you’re searching for a date night outfit, wall décor, table setting, mattress, furniture, or something else, you can confidently walk into an SVdP thrift store and count on them carrying everything you need...

A company based in central Iowa has found a way to recycle the giant blades from wind turbines, using their ground up parts when making concrete traffic barriers that are popular around construction sites. Nick Wylie, founder of Renewablade, headquartered in the Des Moines suburb of Bondurant, says they have...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A star country artist is returning to Iowa later this year. Thomas Rhett played at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand in 2024. He will be returning to Des Moines, this time at Casey’s Center, on October 22. The country artist known for hits like “Die a Happy Man,” “T-Shirt,” and “Beautiful […]

Despite tariffs and economic uncertainties facing Valley Junction business owners, several shops are expanding their footprint and adding new features to their storefronts. The big picture: At least three businesses are expanding right now, and another, Tulip Bloom Boutique, already doubled its footprint earlier this...