Des Moines IA

Western Iowa hides something that exists in only one other place on the planet. Preparation Canyon State Park sits on 344 acres of the Loess Hills in Monona County, near the tiny town of Moorhead. The hills formed from wind-blown glacial silt piled up to 200 feet deep over thousands of years.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, IA – Drivers across west and southwest Iowa face visibility reduced to 0.25 miles or less along Interstate 35 and Interstate 80 early Sunday, creating sudden slowdowns and hazardous travel...

It’s no secret that Iowa is home to large geological formations that are rich in hydrogen-producing rocks, but the question in recent years has turned to whether or not that hydrogen can be extracted in meaningful quantities. If the answer is yes, it’s likely Iowa would have a new natural resource commodity that...

In Early, Iowa, residents check their Facebook to see if their water is safe to drink. On this News Buzz edition of River to River, Sentient Media's Nina Elkadi shares her investigation into nitrate pollution in small towns' tap water. But first, Robin Opsahl of Iowa Capital Dispatch gives us...

Described as a "serial scammer", an Iowa man convicted of tricking casino staff into giving him more than $10,000 in unwarranted payouts has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars. On Nov. 6, 2025, a Lyon County jury found Shaun Joseph Benward (pictured below), 38, guilty of multiple felony charges....

Richard Post, age 52, 14525 University Ave, Waukee, was arrested on a warrant for Failure To Appear. The original charge was Contempt Of Court and Failure To Appear. Ryan Van Gorp, age 39, 5518 145th St, Urbandale, was arrested on a warrant for Failure To Appear. The original charges were multiple counts of...

HUXLEY, Iowa — A section of Interstate 35 between Huxley and Elkhart will close next week for construction, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Crews will be installing bridge beams across I-35 at 158th Avenue. Northbound I-35 between NE 126th Avenue and Iowa 210 will close at 9...

Iowa State handled business in Hilton Coliseum, rolling to a 32-7 Big 12 win over West Virginia in front of more than 6,400 fans. Hear from head coach Kevin Dresser as he breaks down the wins that stood out most, the impact of Stevo Poulin and Vinny Zerban, lineup updates on those who didn’t compete and more.

Perry City Administrator Sven Peterson speaks during the Perry City Council meeting on Feb. 3, 2026. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio. The City of Perry recently approved the first reading of zoning ordinances for two apartment proposals. The ordinances would change the zoning district from agricultural and light...

Senior Katie Biscoglia, who is apart of the Raccoon River Northwest Wrestling Team, just wrapped up her high school career, which set an incredible foundation for the future of the sport within the state of Iowa. RRNW is a combination of four schools, including Adel-DeSoto-Minburn, Van Meter, Waukee, and Waukee...