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DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -What is a “Win-ionaire”?. The Iowa Lottery is now participating in a new national draw game, Millionaire for Life, which launched on Feb. 22. The game offers a top prize of $1 million a year for life, with a second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life.

We're only a couple of months in to 2026, but there are already quite a few new bars & restaurants that have opened in Eastern Iowa! Check out a list of the new eateries that have recently opened, as well as some of the places expected to open this year:

As the crisp autumn air sets in, it's time to start thinking about preparing your lawn for the colder months ahead. In Iowa, October is a crucial time to give your grass the nutrients it needs to withstand the upcoming winter. Choosing the right fertilizer can make all the difference in maintaining a healthy, vibrant...

Police in Des Moines, Iowa, say a 46-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly forcing her way into a Union Park home late Saturday night and being shot by the homeowner. Just before 11:00 p.m., patrol officers with the Des Moines Police Department responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Guthrie...

Mullets — the playful, mullet-themed roadhouse with nostalgic sports memorabilia and a lively bar and grill feel — plans two new locations in the Des Moines metro in the next year. In Norwalk, the restaurant plans to open at 1951 E. 18th St., Suite 101, in mid-June. The restaurant will be part of the Norwalk Central...

APPROXIMATELY 575 IOWA NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS ASSIGNED TO THE 2ND BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 34TH INFANTRY DIVISION WILL SOON BE ARRIVING BACK IN THE UNITED STATES AS PART OF THE CONTINUED PHASED RETURN FROM THEIR DEPLOYMENT IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE. THE SOLDIERS HAVE WORKED ALONGSIDE COALITION AND...

DES MOINES, Iowa – The John R. Grubb Community YMCA officially closed its doors Saturday afternoon, with its replacement set to open in the spring. The YMCA of Greater Des Moines announced the closure at the beginning of the year. The Grubb YMCA, located along 11th Street and College Avenue, opened in 1994. “People...

(Omaha) Wintry Mix May Create Slick Travel in Southwest Iowa Sunday and Monday. (Omaha) The National Weather Service says a wintry mix of snow and freezing rain may lead to slick travel conditions on Sunday. Snow chances will increase throughout Sunday, then transition to mostly rain on Monday. Light snow...

Governor Kim Reynolds drew criticism in 2018 for accepting free flights on private planes belonging to campaign donors and a longtime state vendor. Her plane travel came under scrutiny again this week. Des Moines Register reporters Phillip Sitter and Tyler Jett had the scoop on February 24: for the past...

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A U.S. Senate candidate made a special visit to the Sioux City Public Museum this weekend. This is part of Josh Turek’s policy platform, ‘Pushing for Change’ tour. It was an open invitation for local residents to speak one-on-one with Turek. Several residents came to the museum for a round […]