Iowa Bar Named One of the Best in the Nation
When you go for a drink at this Iowa bar, it's like stepping back in time. No TVs. No distractions. Just some conversation over drinks. Welcome to The Bartender's Handshake. This unique drinking establishment opened in 2019 in a former stained-glass store, according to the Des Moines Register. The interior features...
Another Arrest Made In Des Moines Crime Spree
(Des Moines, IA) -- A second man has been arrested for multiple crimes last weekend in Des Moines. City police say 18-year old Elijah Gates has been charged in connection with attempted vehicle thefts and a shooting that riddled a family's home and car on Saylor Road with a dozens of bullets.
Axios readers give ideas for Armory and City Hall buildings
Last week we wrote about Des Moines' historic Argonne Armory and City Hall buildings soon becoming vacant and asked for your ideas for their reuse. "My idea for the development and use of the building: McMenamins Hotel. Hotel: check!. Brewery on site: check!. Live music: yes!. Soaking tub: usually. Movie...
Hundreds to participate in Highway 141 Garage Sale weekend
GRANGER, Iowa — The 23rd annual Highway 141 Garage Sale officially kicks off on Friday, and there will be garage sales all throughout a 170-mile stretch from Grimes to Sloan. Twenty-two towns along the highway are participating, and organizers say 350 sales are registered. A full list of all registered sales in each...
Iowa’s rural hospitals face uncertainty as impacts of federal Medicaid funding cuts loom
WASHINGTON, Iowa — Rural hospitals are evaluating and planning for the potential effects of federal Medicaid funding cuts, saying they are considering changes that would impact patients and staff the least. On the 60th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare benefits in the U.S., Washington County Hospital and Clinics...
Second arrest made in Des Moines shooting, vehicle vandalism case
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department has announced a second arrest in a case involving the attempted theft of vehicles and a shooting that damaged a home and car last month. Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer of the Des Moines Police Department, said Elijah Gates, 18, was arrested on...
Pesticide manufacturer spent more than $200K lobbying in Iowa
Bayer, the biotech company and manufacturer of Round Up, has substantially increased its spending on lobbying in Iowa since the introduction of a pesticide labeling bill in 2024. In 2025, according to client reports published by the state, Bayer paid lobbyists $123,250. Reports for 2024 show $86,099 spent. Between...
Iowans can get some items tax free this Friday and Saturday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa families looking to save a little money on back to school shopping are in luck. Tax free weekend is this Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2. Iowans can buy clothing or shoes without having to pay the sales or local option sales tax saving roughly 6%-7% on eligible items.
Iowa Lottery will attempt to break a Guinness World Record at the Iowa State...
DES MOINES, Iowa — One fairgoer at the Iowa State Fair could win the lottery and be a part of an attempt to break a Guinness World Record. The Iowa Lottery will try to break the world record for the most people scratching scratch tickets at the same time during this year's Iowa State Fair. The event is part of its...
Iowa names new Medicaid director as federal work requirements, eligibility changes kick in
Iowa has named a new director to lead the state's Medicaid program as new state and federal work requirements and eligibility changes are set to kick in. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday, July 31, that Lee Grossman, the former Medicaid director in Wyoming, will take over Iowa...