Can heavy rain increase nitrate levels in our water sources? What experts say
IOWA CITY, Iowa — With recent heavy rain coming down in Iowa and Des Moines' nitrate removal facility at high usage for this year, some may wonder if the two are connected. Central Iowa Water Works Executive Director Tami Madsen said rain does affect Des Moines' water sources and their nitrate concentrations.
Des Moines paramedics can now give blood on scene. It’s transforming trauma care
A new pilot program giving Des Moines paramedics the ability to perform blood transfusions in the field is already being credited with saving lives — and changing how trauma care begins. Doctors say some of the most critical moments in saving a patient don’t happen in the hospital, but...
DART is dropping about half its bus stops
DART is cutting about half its bus stops as it rolls out a redesigned network this summer, ending Des Moines' status as one of the top cities in the U.S. for close bus stop spacing. Why it matters: DART is betting that wider stop spacing will improve service and expand...
Boone County Sheriff seeks info after dead dog found in ‘dumped’ crate near Des...
BOONE COUNTY, Iowa — The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information after deputies found a dead dog inside a wooden crate that had been dumped near a dead-end road. On Tuesday, the sheriff’s office posted the photos below on Facebook. In the post, the sheriff’s office said the animal crate pictured was found […]
Iowa fairgrounds store teases a mystery pizza comeback
The Iowa State Fairgrounds campgrounds' grocery store will nearly double in size in the coming weeks, with a 600-square-foot addition that will enable made-from-scratch pizza sales ahead of this year's fair. Why it matters: The small store plays a key role in feeding and supplying the fair's large, temporary camping...
UnityPoint Health to lay off some IT, Revenue Cycle staff
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - UnityPoint Health says it will eliminate 207 of its Information Technology positions across the state. It is also laying off some of its Revenue Cycle workers, but said an exact number was not available at this time. The hospital system said it plans to...
Small businesses scrambling after Painted Tree Boutiques’ sudden closure
CLIVE, Iowa – Iowa small business owners are rushing to remove their merchandise after Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly announced they are closing all locations nationwide, including the Clive location on University Ave. Painted Tree Boutiques was designed as a shared retail space where small business owners could rent booths or areas to sell their products. […]
Kansas child sex crime suspect captured in Iowa
DICKINSON COUNTY —In January of 2026, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office received tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, according to a media release from the Dickinson County Sheriff. The Sheriff’s Office began an investigation which led to the execution of a search warrant on...
Tornado Risk Near Chicago, Milwaukee, and Des Moines With 85 Mph Winds, Giant Hail...
Tornado Threat Near Chicago as ‘High-Impact’ Storms Target Millions. Severe Weather Alert: Midwest Faces Destructive Storms, Hail, and Tornado Risk. Storms Turn Dangerous After Dark—Chicago, Milwaukee in High-Risk Zone. 85 MPH Winds, Giant Hail, Tornadoes: Major Storm System Sweeps Across US. From Texas to New York—Powerful Storm...
Ashley Okland Case: Defense drops bombshell claim that key evidence is missing or destroyed
The attorney for the Dallas County woman accused in the 2011 murder of Ashley Okland alleges evidence connected to the former cold case is missing.
