Hiring records raise questions surrounding former Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts
DES MOINES, Iowa (WOI) - Des Moines Public Schools is sharing details on the hiring process of former Superintendent Ian Roberts. He remains in federal custody after being arrested by immigration officers in late September. According to WOI in Des Moines, emails and internal documents reveal the district noticed...
10 Iowa Railroad Museums With Outdoor Displays You Can Explore
Iowa’s railroad heritage runs deep through the Heartland, connecting small towns and big cities for generations. The state played a crucial role in America’s westward expansion, and today, you can still witness that history firsthand. Scattered across Iowa are fascinating museums where vintage locomotives, cabooses,...
10 Small Town Opera Houses In Iowa Still Hosting Events
Iowa holds a treasure trove of historic opera houses that continue to welcome audiences today. These beautiful venues, tucked into charming small towns across the state, have survived decades of change while maintaining their original grandeur. From intimate concerts to Broadway productions, these opera houses offer...
DMPD: Gun seizures, surrenders slightly up from last year
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department says it secured 702 guns in evidence storage from January through Nov. 30 this year — an 8% increase from last year. Of the 40 firearms seized or surrendered in June, 55% were recovered by street cops, DMPD said.
2 Iowa National Guard soldiers are back in US after being wounded in ISIS...
The Iowa National Guard says two of the three soldiers wounded in action in Syria last Saturday are back in the United States. According to the Iowa National Guard, the two soldiers made it back to the U.S. on Saturday. They are in stable condition with their families by their sides at a dedicated military facility...
I Drove Across Iowa To Taste 12 Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches And 5 Were Worth...
I set out before sunrise, chasing the crunch and comfort of Iowa’s most beloved sandwich. Twelve stops, endless two lane roads, and a mission to find the tenderloins that truly deserve a morning alarm. Some were good, a few were great, and five made me grin before the first sip of coffee. Buckle up and bring napkins,...
Iowa Church Scandal: Booneville Senior, 89, Nabbed In Alleged Grooming Of Dallas Center Teen
An 89-year-old Booneville man is facing a grooming charge after investigators say he exchanged sexual communications with a 15-year-old girl who attended his church. Court records identify the suspect as John Arthur Gray. He is being held in the Dallas County Jail on a $5,000 cash or surety bond and is scheduled to...
Iowa Mother Avoids Prison After Toddler Falls From Second-Story Window While She Was Away
Des Moines, Iowa – An Iowa mother has avoided prison time after pleading guilty to felony child neglect in two separate incidents, including one in which her toddler fell from a second-story apartment window while she briefly left her children unattended. Court Ruling in Child Neglect Case. Angelia Varner,...
The Massive Antique Store In Iowa Where You’ll Find Rare Treasures For Dirt Cheap
Nestled along the Mississippi River in the charming town of Le Claire, Antique Archaeology isn’t just another dusty antique shop – it’s a treasure hunter’s paradise that’s captured the imagination of collectors and casual browsers alike. You know that feeling when you stumble upon something...
Why Iowa Homeowners Are Being Urged To Leave Fallen Leaves In Place Until February
In Iowa, fall cleanup has long been treated like a race against winter. Leaves fall, rakes come out, and yards are stripped bare before the first snowfall. But experts are now urging homeowners to hit the brakes—and leave those fallen leaves in place until February. What looks like a...
