Roller derby continues growing across Iowa
Iowa roller derby leagues are carrying on a sport rooted in community and inclusion.
Hy-Vee Exemplar Care offers affordable healthcare options locally
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring have forced some people to look for other options for healthcare. Hy-Vee Exemplar Care is offering a different, pay-per-month membership plan aimed at providing a more convenient and cost-effective option for members. The West Des Moines location has both...
3 Iowa Restaurants Named Among The Midwest’s Best Dishes For 2025
From comfort food to fancy food, we'll take it all.
Former City of Baxter Employees Arrested
(Baxter) The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says authorities arrested former City of Baxter employees William Daggett and Katelyn Wilson. The arrests follow an investigation by the Division of Criminal Investigation, the Iowa Auditor of State’s Office, and the Jasper County Attorney’s Office. The following...
RADIO IOWA: This year’s flu strain is spreading in Iowa faster than usual
The four UnityPoint hospitals in the Des Moines metro area report a tenfold increase in the number of patients testing positive for the flu in recent weeks, with more than 500 cases confirmed since late December. Flu cases across the region are multiplying rapidly as transmission rates are high, according to Megan...
Des Moines city departments begin move to new City Hall downtown
Multiple Des Moines city offices, including the city manager's office, legal and finance departments, have begun their move to the west side of downtown. City officials plan to move 11 departments from four different buildings to the new City Hall, the T.M. Franklin Cownie City Administration Building, 1200 Locust...
Iowa Secretary of State targets business fraud with new legislation proposal
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa's Secretary of State said protecting Iowans against business fraud is his top policy priority for the upcoming legislative session. "What we are seeing, these pop ups of people misrepresenting themselves as a legitimate company in fact they're not and the sad part is they're also dragging some...
Iowa bird rehab center looks to broaden its sanctuary role
A nonprofit that started in a central Iowa woman’s basement now rehabilitates thousands of wild birds every year, and its founder says it’s time to expand to help more birds from across the state. Jenni Boonjakuakul runs Iowa Bird Rehabilitation in Des Moines, helping nurse everything from doves...
Spring-like storm to bring rain and snow to Iowa
A strong area of low pressure with mild temperatures and plenty of Gulf moisture will lift across Iowa today. There will be a transition to colder air later tonight, which will lead to some snow to wrap up the system as it moves out. However, there will be more snow chances this weekend. A wide […]
Des Moines Man Sentenced to Probation Following a House Burglary Incident in Greene County
A Des Moines man was recently sentenced to probation for a burglary incident that happened in Greene County. According to court documents, 48-year-old David Lehman pled guilty to two Class D Felonies for aiding and abetting second degree theft and third degree burglary. Court documents show that Lehman had two five...
