Des Moines IA

Iowa State arrived at the team hotel on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s Sweet 16 game against Tennessee. Watch everything that head coach T.J. Otzelberger, senior Tamin Lipsey and junior Milan Momcilovic said below. Otzelberger starts off the week in Chicago by reaffirming his commitment to Iowa State, despite other...

Polk County’s transportation scene is buzzing with opportunity right now — from local delivery routes to heavy equipment and CDL driving roles. Whether you’re looking for steady local work or high-mile OTR runs, there’s something here for every driver.

DES MOINES — Iowa 14 between Monroe and Knoxville will be improved beginning spring 2025 through 2029. In 2026, the bridges over White Breast Creek and the bridge over Teter Creek will be overlayed. Traffic Impacts. Iowa 14 will remain open to traffic during the bridge overlays on White...

Starting Monday, March 30, crews will begin work on the West First Street Widening and Improvements – Phase 2 project in Ankeny. During Stage 1A, the eastbound lanes from Cedarwood Drive to NW College Drive will be closed, and traffic will run head-to-head in the westbound lanes. SW Cedarwood Drive and SW Linden...

Discarded vapes, smartphones, and electric toothbrushes are sparking fires in the Des Moines metro’s landfills and recycling facilities, according to the Metro Waste Authority (MWA). The agency reported 21 fires in 2025, up from eight the year before, and seven fires already in 2026. One blaze at the Grimes recycling...

Ramero Jackson was at home, unable to continue his work as a truck driver because of a medical issue, when he stumbled across a post for a free data center training program through the City of West Des Moines. Why it matters: Jackson, who was selected for the program last...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department says it is seeking two suspects related to a “violent” assault at a skate park. The Des Moines Police says the assault occurred on March 19 at the Lauridsen Skate Park and left one person seriously injured. Authorities say multiple videos of the incident began...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man is now charged with first-degree murder after the victim in a February assault died from his injuries. Sie Jones, 25, was initially charged with willful injury in the February 12 assault on 61-year-old Paul Montis, Sr., in the 600 block of 16th Street. He also faced charges […]

Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger doesn’t seem to be leaving Ames, Iowa, anytime soon. While Otzelberger’s name was one of several prominent coaches tied to the newly-opened North Carolina job, Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 said on Thursday that the Iowa State coach is not in the mix for the job. “TJ … The post...

Polk County’s HR scene is buzzing this month, with several remote and local roles offering strong pay and flexible setups. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting out, there’s something here for you.