11 Classic Iowa Foods Only Locals Genuinely Get Excited About
Iowa’s culinary traditions are packed with cozy comfort foods and distinctive local gems that often don’t get the national spotlight. Rooted in the state’s rich agricultural history and tight-knit communities, these dishes blend heartiness with hometown pride. While outsiders might pass them by, lifelong Iowans know...
Experts link agricultural chemicals to health risks in Iowa, propose new water quality act
DES MOINES, Iowa — More than a dozen beaches across the state measure high levels of E. coli. Fifteen beaches, all in Iowa, are either closed completely or not recommended for swimming by the DNR. A virtual town hall on Tuesday, organized by Food & Water Watch, discussed what could be causing these issues and what...
National Delivery Service to Lay Off More Than 80 Iowa Workers
A national delivery service is planning to lay off more than 80 employees in eastern Iowa as part of a "network transformation program" the company is enacting. In addition to the large swath of layoffs, the company is shuttering one of its locations on the homefront, in Dubuque, which will take some adjustment on...
30,000 Iowa homes lost power in this morning’s storms
Scattered damage to trees and power lines is reported across northern and central Iowa after thunderstorms last night and early this morning, some of which packed strong winds. MidAmerican Energy reports the power was out to some 30,000 homes statewide at the peak of the storm. National Weather Service meteorologist...
More High Heat
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Hot and muggy air remains in place with a heat index topping 100 likely. Monday is expected to be dry, but it will be dangerously hot and humid. Highs climb into the upper 80s and low to mid 90s as dew points in the middle to upper 70s drive heat index values well over 100 degrees. Because...
Man dead after shooting in Des Moines’ Southwestern Hills neighborhood
DES MOINES, Iowa — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Monday night in Des Moines’ Southwestern Hills neighborhood. Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer of the Des Moines Police Department, said officers responded to reports of a shooting at 2221 Stanton Avenue a little before 11:30...
You Might Be Surprised Where Iowa Ranks for Alcohol Use (Hint: It’s Not Just...
It feels like every week we get a new study that we can pick apart and either laugh at, complain about, or just pass off as unimportant. When it comes to drinking studies, unfortunately, Iowa usually ranks high in both binge drinking and alcohol consumption as a whole. We also...
Samantha Mesa returns to Des Moines to join WHO 13
Samantha Mesa is making her way back to Iowa. She is joining NBC affiliate WHO 13 as an anchor and reporter. The move marks her return to the Des Moines market where she previously spent three years at Scripps-owned ABC affiliate WOI-TV. Mesa, who most recently anchored the 5, 6,...
Iowa is Home to One of the Best Tacos in America
When it comes to Mexican cuisine, there is no shortage of options in the state of Iowa. We, it feels like, have a Mexican restaurant on every block in some places. While that's a bit of an embellishment, we do have a ton of options. So, to be named "best...
Hundreds of central Iowans without power after overnight storms
DES MOINES, Iowa — Overnight storms left thousands of central Iowans without power Monday. MidAmerican Energy said in a release more than 32,700 customers across Iowa were impacted. It expects most power to be restored by 5 p.m. on Monday, with remaining outages restored by midnight. In Waukee, at...
