Two of the most iconic riverfront buildings are about to go vacant
The City of Des Moines is seeking proposals to redevelop City Hall and the Argonne Armory after previous efforts fell through. Why it matters: They are among the metro's most iconic municipal office buildings, on prime downtown riverfront property. Their future uses — or vacancies — could influence the pace...
Salvation Army to host 5th annual Christmas in July this weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Salvation Army of Des Moines is hosting its fifth annual Xtream Christmas in July this weekend. The resource fair featuring several organizations will be held at Evelyn Davis Park on Saturday, July 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It will include free food and fun for the whole family. […]
Soft ground delays Iowa State Fair camper and vendor setup
DES MOINES, Iowa — Soft ground conditions from recent heavy rains have Iowa State Fair organizers pressing pause on what vendors and campers will be allowed to do this weekend at the fairgrounds. Vendor and camper setup is being pushed back to Sunday, July 27th. Organizers are worried that damage to grassy areas...
Search for suspect in Des Moines bank robbery underway
DES MOINES, Iowa — The search for a suspect accused of a robbing a bank in Des Moines on Thursday continues. At around noon the Des Moines Police Department was called to the US Bank at 2401 University Avenue for a report of a robbery. According to the DMPD, the suspect was armed with a […]
Iowa Sees Eighth Case of Measles
A new case of measles was confirmed in Iowa this week and announced by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. It is Iowa’s eighth confirmed case of the year and it is in an adult resident of Western Iowa. The person is fully vaccinated and had no known link to the previous cases in the state.
We Tried 11 of the 2025 New Iowa State Fair Foods – Here Are...
Just last week, the Iowa State Fair officially revealed more than 60 new foods that will debut at next month's annual fair! Brain and I got the opportunity to try 11 of those foods yesterday (7/15) at a special judging event in Des Moines. For the last few years, the...
USPS launches ad campaign against privatization
An Iowa union is speaking out against a report from Wells Fargo Equity Research which looks into how privatization could impact companies like FedEx and UPS.
Former USDA Sec. Tom Vilsack outlines vision to ‘make farms work harder’
The Iowa Democratic Party started a series of events this summer with former Iowa Governor and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Iowa town plans special homecoming for girl who spent nearly two years in the...
Ava Weitl spent more than 600 days in the hospital fighting for her life, receiving both kidney and heart transplants. When she was finally cleared to go home, her town in Iowa planned a very special homecoming. NBC News’ Adrienne Broaddus reports.
When will your local Kum & Go store rebrand to Maverik?
Maverik has begun rebranding Kum & Go stores in Iowa, with dozens of stores closing for several days while the transition takes place.