Des Moines IA

A Des Moines man caught with drugs after leading a Jasper County Deputy on a high-speed chase from northeast of Mingo into Marshall County, has been given a suspended nine-year prison term. Michael Austin Suiter pleaded guilty to a class D felony charge of eluding at speeds more than 25 mph above the speed limit, and t

A continued flight to quality punctuated the Des Moines office market during the first quarter of 2026 with the trend forecast to continue, according to market reports from area brokerage firms. Leasing also got off to a hot start in 2026, in part of because of competitive lease rates, the...

Jousting, handmade goods, giant turkey legs, costumes, honey mead, live entertainment... you can enjoy all these things and more at several Iowa renaissance festivals in 2026!. I started going to the Michigan Renaissance Festival with my family when I was a kid, and it's still one of my favorite places to go all these

DES MOINES, Iowa– The trial for a woman accused of driving intoxicated on a restricted license and without insurance, with two young children in the car, before a deadly collision with a motorcyclist last summer, has been delayed. Crystal Ivie, 33, is charged with several misdemeanors, including Driving While Barred, O

Retirement planning can feel painfully practical, like comparing insurance brochures while your soul quietly leaves the room. Des Moines changes that conversation a bit because the city offers the sensible things that matter, including affordable housing, strong healthcare, and easy day-to-day living, while still feeli

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A student was taken into custody after an alleged threat at a West Des Moines school Wednesday morning. Police responded to the reported threat at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School around 11 a.m. after school administrators contacted law enforcement. Officials said the suspect, a...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A number of school districts in the greater Des Moines area are offering free lunch this summer for children and teens under 18. Some locations are even offering breakfast or cheap, paid meals for adults. According to Feeding America, one in six Iowan children (16.6%)...

JOHNSTON, Iowa (WHO)- A central Iowa first responder is crediting a training program for helping him save a life. He received that training just one day earlier. The training program is known as Simulation in Motion Iowa. The trainers travel to different EMS and fire departments as well as hospitals around the state. I

On Feb. 23, the Des Moines City Council voted 5-2 to extend its contract with the controversial towing outfit Crow Tow, which has had the city’s towing contract since 2019. This reignited the public debate on local and state towing laws, which are among the loosest in the nation.

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