Des Moines IA

Must-Know Tips for an Epic Day at the Iowa State Fair. Whether you’re planning your first visit or you’re a seasoned fairgoer, here’s your ultimate guide to making the most of a day trip to the iconic Iowa State Fair — one of the oldest and largest agricultural and family-friendly fairs in the nation.

DES MOINES, Iowa — An 18-year-old was arrested in connection to two Des Moines shootings and several other alleged crimes on Tuesday. On July 10, the Des Moines Police Department responded to a report of a gang-related shooting in the 1100 block of 10th Street that resulted in a juvenile male suffering...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council approved a resolution on Monday night that establishes a new potential location for a tiny home village to house homeless individuals. Joppa, a local nonprofit, has been trying to establish a tiny home village for the last several years. The organization has flirted with...

From flattened Barksdale cookies to corndog sticks, trash cleanup is a complex, $520K operation at the Iowa State Fair. Why it matters: No one wants to step on a cheese curd — and a team of contracted workers and student volunteers helps avoid that. How it works: Starting at...

Minnesota was praised last year for its clean cities, but in 2025, not one made the list!

After being convicted of defrauding taxpayers through false Medicaid billings, an Iowa woman is being allowed to keep her state license as a mental health counselor. Federal records indicate Kate Cross, the owner of Cross Therapy Center in Council Bluffs, provides patients with counseling, psychotherapy and other...

After over 12 years in business the current owners of the microbrewery announced they are stepping down. In a post published to Facebook the co-owners - Ryan, Bailey, Brandon, and Dave - said opening 515 Brewing was a dream come true, but they're ready for the next chapter.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds participated in a press conference in the nation’s capital. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, as well as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., talked about the Make America Healthy Again initiative.

WARREN COUNTY, Iowa — A Pleasantville teen is dead and another is injured after a rollover crash southeast of Carlisle in Warren County on Saturday, according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report. The report says a Ford Focus was travelling eastbound on Highway 5 around 3:30 p.m. when...

According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, the closures impact the area of I-35/80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Highway 141 and are necessary for work on the Hickman Interchange Project.