Mayors around the Metro: Tom Phillips, Norwalk
WHO 13 NEWS — Tom Phillips has served as the mayor of Norwalk since 2014. He joined Calyn Thompson on the Digital Desk to discuss the city’s growth, recent conversations around plans to bring a data center to town, and why he wanted the state’s first Buc-ee’s to be in Norwalk.
Iowa man charged for bomb threats against Dallas County Courthouse
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — An Urbandale man has been charged for allegedly making bomb threats against the Dallas County Courthouse in February. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said that it received information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation about the bomb threat made against the courthouse on Feb. 6. The tip...
Body found along Des Moines River in Union Park Neighborhood
DES MOINES, Iowa — A body was found along the banks of the Des Moines River in the Union Park Neighborhood on Monday afternoon. According to the Des Moines Police Department, officers responded to the Des Moines River near the 2nd Avenue Bridge at around 2:30 p.m. for a report of a body in the […]
Dallas County Supervisors to Meet Tuesday Morning
The Dallas County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Tuesday. The Board will discuss capital projects, including renovations on 902 Court and 100 Nile Kinnick Drive for the county attorney and auditor’s offices. Items on the agenda that are seeking approval include a Voas Mitigation Bank...
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Iowa Weather Alert: Des Moines Hits 72°F Spring Warmth Today Before Rain Returns Wednesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Iowa — Sunshine spreads across central Iowa this morning, and the air already feels warmer than typical early March. Light winds move across open fields while traffic builds along the Des Moines metro...
Man slept in woman’s shed before shooting her and killing 2 others in Utah,...
An Iowa man charged in the slayings of three women in Utah is alleged to have confessed to the killings, telling authorities “‘it had to be done’ but he did not like to do it,” court documents filed Thursday show. Charging documents filed in Sixth District...
Quad Cities IA: Damaging Winds, Tornado Risk Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Davenport, IA – Strong to severe thunderstorms may develop across eastern Iowa and western Illinois Tuesday afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities office, the Storm...
Iowa Farm Group Studies Using Less Fertilizer While Keeping Yields High
Statewide Iowa (RI) — Midwestern corn growers are testing whether they can use less fertilizer and still maintain yields or improve their bottom line through on-farm research trials. It’s part of an ongoing project led by Practical Farmers of Iowa that’s designed for producers who use cover crops, no-till, and other...
Iowa bill sets prior authorization timelines
The Iowa House and Senate have unanimously approved a bill that sets some state rules for prior authorization, the process insurance companies and government-run insurance programs use before approving a patient’s medical treatment. The bill sets new timelines for prior authorization decisions. It also says a...
