Deciphering Des Moines’ Snow Ordinance Parking Rules
As winter descends on Des Moines, residents, particularly newcomers, are grappling with the city's snow ordinance parking regulations. A recent post on social media by a resident who moved to the city over the summer highlights the confusion. The user, who lives near Drake University, is trying to understand the...
Polk County’s Extreme Temperature plan in effect
DES MOINES, Iowa — The weekend winter storm dumped nearly a foot of snow on the Des Moines metro, and in the wake of the snowfall, frigid temperatures set in. Polk County Emergency Management enacted Polk County’s Extreme Temperature plan on Sunday morning in response. That means most libraries and community centers...
Police: Man breaks into State Auditor Rob Sand’s home while family was out of...
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - A Des Moines man was arrested Sunday night after police say he broke into State Auditor Rob Sand’s home, KCCI reports. According to court documents, 41- year-old Jeffrey Moffett, of Waterloo, was in the home when the Sand family returned Sunday from being out of town.
City of Des Moines to Hold Four Budget Information Sessions
(Des Moines, IA) -- The City of Des Moines will hold four budget information sessions as it prepares its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The city has enhanced and improved on its budget sessions after last year's $17 million dollars in budget cuts drew public interest. A session will be held in each of the...
Four-day school weeks grow despite a lack of data on effects
(Stateline News) – Northeast of the capital city of Des Moines in central Iowa, the 400-student Collins-Maxwell Community School District is one of many across the state shifting to a four-day school week. Like many rural K-12 schools, the district has struggled to find teachers, and it sees the...
Clearing Snow from Vehicles: A Matter of Safety and Legality
As winter weather continues, a social media post has sparked a discussion about the importance of cleaning off the tops of vehicles before hitting the road. The original post emphasizes that not only can the snow and ice flying off vehicles pose a danger to other drivers, but it is also considered illegal. The post...
Embracing Evolution: A New Era of Grimes’ Music
The latest single from Grimes, "Artificial Angels," has sparked a wave of discussion on social media. The song, which is characterized by a sterile, AI-inspired sound, has been met with both praise and criticism from fans. Some listeners have expressed nostalgia for the "Oblivion" era of Grimes, while others have...
Crews restoring power in Wisconsin while Iowa airport tries to reopen after plane left...
Utility crews are working to restore power to thousands of people in Wisconsin, the consequence of a weekend storm in the Great Lakes region that brought down power lines. The airport in Des Moines,
Homewi$e: Shopping for lenders, multiple credit inquiries it’s always bad
DES MOINES, Iowa — On this week’s episode of Homewi$e Amanda Krenz and mortgage expert Tyler Osby discuss the process of shopping for lenders and what can happen when your credit gets pulled multiple times throughout the process, how it can be used to your benefit. Latest Episodes:
Iowa cattleman shares market hurdles that could limit beef exports in Indonesia and Vietnam
MOLINE, Ill. — An Iowa cattleman said a recent trade mission revealed a number of barriers preventing beef exports from entering two Asian countries. The trip, coordinated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, took place Nov. 14-23. The group visited Hanoi, Vietnam, and Jakarta, Indonesia. However, religious...

















