Des Moines IA

Recently, an Iowa judge handed down a 10-year prison sentence to Shaun Benward, a magician who deceived casino staff across the United States and fraudulently claimed thousands of dollars in winnings. Known by the nickname “Shaun Mistery,” Benward managed to evade capture by authorities for several years before being...

Iowa might not be the first place you think of when craving an all-you-can-eat feast, but the Hawkeye State hides some seriously impressive buffet spots. From historic country dining halls tucked in river valleys to bustling Asian buffets in suburban strip malls, these restaurants serve up endless plates of comfort...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Three men have been hospitalized after they were shot at a party on the city's south side, the Des Moines Police Department said. According to a release, the shooting happened just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday at a party at the 1000 block of East Army Post Road.

A BILL ADVANCING IN THE IOWA HOUSE WOULD MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES TO LET ANYONE UNDER 18 ACCESS BOOKS OR OTHER MATERIALS THAT ARE HARMFUL TO MINORS DUE TO SEXUAL CONTENT — UNLESS THE PARENT PROVIDES WRITTEN CONSENT. TERRI HUBBARD IS A MEMBER OF THE SIOUX CENTER...

The Iowa State Patrol said the bus went off the road and overturned in the ditch. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kansas City, Missouri – A pronounced late-winter warmup is lining up across Missouri and Iowa in the Feb. 21–27 window, bringing a higher likelihood of above-normal temperatures and increasing rain chances...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by an Amazon delivery van late Friday morning in the Cheatom Park neighborhood. Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer for DMPD, said a portion of University Avenue westbound from 9th Street was temporarily...

Salisbury House's popular Murder Mystery Dinners return next month, with tickets going on sale tonight. Why it matters: The two-show event typically sells out within hours. Zoom in: "'Til Death Do Us Part" is set in 1987 and centers on the rehearsal dinner for a headline-grabbing couple. Guests gather to...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Part of University Avenue has closed as first responders investigate after a crash. According to a release from the Des Moines Police Department, a vehicle hit a pedestrian at the intersection of University Avenue and 9th Street. Officials said on X they were first called...

Norwalk freshman Hannah Schmitz earned a place in school history last Friday, becoming the first-ever state medalist for the Warrior girls wrestling program. Schmitz placed seventh in the Class 2A 100-pound bracket following two days of competition at the Girls State Wrestling Tournament at Coralville’s Xtream Arena....