Des Moines IA

St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) thrift stores are a treasure trove for all kinds of reasons and occasions. Whether you’re searching for a date night outfit, wall décor, table setting, mattress, furniture, or something else, you can confidently walk into an SVdP thrift store and count on them carrying everything you need...

A company based in central Iowa has found a way to recycle the giant blades from wind turbines, using their ground up parts when making concrete traffic barriers that are popular around construction sites. Nick Wylie, founder of Renewablade, headquartered in the Des Moines suburb of Bondurant, says they have...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A star country artist is returning to Iowa later this year. Thomas Rhett played at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand in 2024. He will be returning to Des Moines, this time at Casey’s Center, on October 22. The country artist known for hits like “Die a Happy Man,” “T-Shirt,” and “Beautiful […]

Despite tariffs and economic uncertainties facing Valley Junction business owners, several shops are expanding their footprint and adding new features to their storefronts. The big picture: At least three businesses are expanding right now, and another, Tulip Bloom Boutique, already doubled its footprint earlier this...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Davenport, Iowa – Strong thunderstorms moving out of central Iowa could reach eastern parts of the state Tuesday evening, bringing the threat of large hail and damaging wind gusts along the busy Interstate...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – With spring storm systems strengthening across the United States, emergency officials are urging Iowa residents to review tornado safety plans now as severe weather threats increase...

Live Nation Entertainment has settled with the U.S. Justice Department in the middle of a trial on claims the Ticketmaster owner illegally dominated key parts of the live-events industry, the department says. The Monday, March 9, deal hands a win to Live Nation, which has faced criticism from fans and lawmakers over...

AMES, Iowa – A $200 million mixed-use development known as CyTown is on track to complete by late 2027 just 30 miles north of Des Moine in central Iowa. Omaha, Neb.-based Goldenrod Companies is leading the development, design and construction of the CyTown project in Ames, Iowa. InVision Architecture...

The Dallas County Foundation is helping contribute to over 30 projects in 2026. Director Nicole Connick says 50 grant applications were submitted this year, of which 32 were funded totaling around $160,000. She adds that a variety of projects received funds in communities across Dallas County, including Adel, Perry...

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office issued an Endangered Person advisory for a Cumming, Iowa resident on Wednesday. 78-year-old Cheryl Anderson was reported missing on Tuesday and was last seen just after 4pm leaving her residence in Cumming, Iowa. She may be traveling...