Des Moines IA

DES MOINES, Iowa — Monday night marked Erin Kiernan’s last newscast with WHO 13. For nearly three decades, Erin has shared the news with central Iowans, both from the anchor desk and from out in the field, where she has told many important stories. It’s in that position of reporter, advocate for truth, and...

A Waukee woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly assaulting a Waukee man in the home. Amanda Davis Marr, 44, of 2935 S.E. Timberline Dr., Waukee, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 6 p.m. on Nov. 17 at a residence in the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, IA – As Iowa heads into Black Friday weekend, state weather officials are urging Des Moines homeowners to complete winter preparations before another round of freezing nighttime temperatures...

Over the past five years, there have been at least 15 cases of Iowa nursing home workers being accused of taking photos or videos that violated residents’ right to privacy and dignity, an Iowa Capital Dispatch review of state records shows. The most recent case involves a northern Iowa nursing home that was cited for...

Former Iowa governor and ambassador to China Terry Branstad will receive the state’s highest honor next month, recognizing his accomplishments and years of public service. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced in a news release Monday she will present Branstad with the Iowa Award in a ceremony set for 11 a.m. Dec. 11 at...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE – A blanket of gray clouds hangs over the Missouri River Valley this morning, dampening the air and hinting at change on the horizon. Fog and drizzle have slowed traffic in spots from Omaha into...

A recently pregnant woman has taken to social media to seek advice for a unique predicament. She has discovered that she is in the early stages of pregnancy and is yet to disclose the news to her colleagues. However, she is due to attend a celebratory lunch with her boss in a couple of weeks. The woman is concerned...

DES MOINES, Iowa – It’s one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, and some changes are coming to one of the busiest interchanges in the metro. Beginning this week, westbound traffic on I-80 from Highway 65 to the east mixmaster will be on newly paved lanes on the north side of the interstate. […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man who admitted to placing a pipe bomb-style improvised explosive device (IED) on Waveland Golf Course this summer was sentenced to two years' probation on Thursday. On July 10, golfers found an IED near the course's eighth hole. The Des Moines Police...

Warren County residents who use a private surveillance system at their home or business can join the Warren County Community Camera Program, run by the Warren County Attorney’s Office. The program alerts law enforcement to cameras that may be in operation in the area if a crime is committed, and could potentially...