Des Moines IA

MADISON COUNTY, Iowa — A judge has dismissed two of the four defendants in a federal civil lawsuit brought by Madison County Supervisor Heather Stancil and former interim Auditor Matthew Schwarz. The judge’s order in the case was filed on Monday, dismissing County Attorney Stephen Swanson and Elections Deputy...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Burlington, Iowa – Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes could quickly develop across southeast Iowa Tuesday evening, placing several Mississippi River counties under a tornado watch until 11...

The Midwest's beloved breaded pork tenderloin sandwich features a patty that surpasses the bun entirely in size, making it a regional favorite. We've all heard that familiar adage, "The bigger, the better," and the Midwest takes this saying to heart with its beloved sandwiches. This is especially the case with the...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department said a section of East University Ave. near the Iowa State Fairgrounds has been temporarily closed Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle hit a pole. According to police, first responders have closed the roadway between E. 38th Street and Williams Avenue...

One of the most visible changes for Iowans is the shrinking presence of the iconic "Red Roof" Pizza Hut. As part of parent company Yum! Brands' national strategy to shutter 250 underperforming units in the first half of 2026, several legacy dine-in restaurants across Iowa are being phased out. For...

The Perry Community School District School Board announced Monday its choice of three finalists for the district’s next superintendent. The finalists are Tom Ryherd, Laura Skeel, and Dr. Michael Volk. The Board conducted the search in partnership with staff at Grundmeyer Leader Services, who facilitated the review...

DES MOINES, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — A puppy injured in what authorities describe as a domestic violence incident is recovering at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. ARL officers were called March 5 to assist Des Moines police during a domestic violence investigation. Officers said they found the young dog thin,...

SHELDAHL, Iowa — Residents in Sheldahl woke up Sunday to plastic bags filled with rice and fliers containing messages some community members described as hateful. Dozens of the bags were found scattered across lawns throughout the small Story County community. Some fliers read things like, "It's okay to be...

A Des Moines man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly assaulted a Des Moines woman at a mall in West Des Moines. Nicholas Sin Sam Jr., 28, of 1533 Samson St., Des Moines, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness and fifth-degree criminal mischief. The incident...

Since the war with Iran started on Feb. 28, seven American service members have been killed, including a Minnesota mother of two, an Iowa college student and a Florida native remembered by his family as the “life of the party.”. Five of the fallen service members, all members of...