Des Moines IA

(Essex) -- An Essex farm couple has received statewide recognition for their work in agriculture and commitment to community service. Pete and Dana Wenstrand of Essex are among the four farming couples being honored as 2026 Master Farmers in Ankeny on Wednesday at the FFA Enrichment Center. The awards are handed out...

The Johnston Police Department has a new leader on its team. On March 23, Lieutenant Marshall was officially sworn in by Mayor Dierenfeld during the City Council meeting. Marshall brings more than 22 years of law enforcement experience, including work as an undercover narcotics detective and leadership roles in...

A long-unsolved murder case from Iowa has finally seen a major breakthrough after nearly 15 years. The arrest of a suspect has brought some hope for justice to the family of a young woman whose life was tragically cut short. 2011 Murder Case That Shocked the Community. The incident took...

Dutch Bros Coffee is making its way into the Des Moines metro, preparing to launch its first wave of Iowa locations as its famously loyal “Dutch Mafia’’ fans eagerly await opening day. Since the first location was confirmed in October, the list of planned shops has expanded rapidly — now totaling at least six across...

When Connor Delaney purchased the Greenwood Lounge, he knew he had to approach its restoration with a certain amount of reverence and respect if he was going to retain its history and keep the regulars coming back. Delaney bought the bar in early January and signed what he described as...

Nine students were injured after a vehicle struck them in a pickup line after school in Ankeny, Iowa, officials said. The driver was not injured in the incident.

The smell of griddled smashburgers mingled with fresh-baked pastries wafts down the main thoroughfare in Des Moines' Highland Park neighborhood. Parents push baby strollers while shopping bags dangle from their arms. Friends drift in and out of stores. A neighborhood that once had only a few businesses now buzzes...

INDIANOLA, Iowa — The typical approach to juvenile crime has been to divert kids away from bad behavior. A new Warren County initiative is challenging that assumption. The juvenile intervention program allows minors who commit lower offenses and/or first-time offenses to be referred to the program rather than...

WOODWARD, Iowa — The Dallas County Attorney dismissed all 10 charges against former Woodward Fire Chief Matthew Cavanaugh, saying the town's police chief arrested Cavanaugh against the recommendation of the attorney's office. Cavanaugh was originally charged on Feb. 13 with 10 counts of tampering with records. Court...

A total of 73 archers representing the Washington Demons will compete in both bullseye and 3D competition at the 2026 Iowa NASP Championships in Des Moines this weekend. Of the 73, 25 will represent Washington High School, another 23 will represent Washington Middle School, and 23 will represent Lincoln Elementary.