Police Investigate Officer‑Involved Shooting in Des Moines
(Des Moines, IA ) -- Des Moines Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting connected to a series of Facebook Marketplace cell phone thefts. Des Moines Police say officers were attempting to arrest a suspect tied to the thefts when the individual ran and jumped into the passenger side of a waiting vehicle....
Iowa Winter Storm Possible Midweek as Confidence Increases, Midwest Weather Says
An active winter weather pattern could bring plowable snow and potential travel impacts to parts of Iowa between Wednesday and Friday of next week, according to Midwest Weather. Forecasters say confidence is increasing in a midweek system, though uncertainty remains regarding the storm’s exact track and intensity....
Des Moines restaurant Panka to shutter its doors in spring
DES MOINES, Iowa — Just a week after Django announced its closure, another Des Moines restaurant says it will shutter its doors in the spring. Panka Peruvian Restaurant, located at 2708 Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines, announced its closure in a Facebook post on Thursday morning. Mariela Maya, the owner, said the...
The Days of Smoking in Iowa Casinos Could Be Coming to an End
A bill seeking to ban smoking on Iowa casino floors has advanced after a House subcommittee vote.
Des Moines metro area ranks 100th in Best-Performing Cities index
The Des Moines–West Des Moines metropolitan area ranked No. 100 in the Milken Institute’s 2026 Best-Performing Cities (BPC) Index, placing it in Tier 3 of 5, where Tier 1 is the highest rank. The annual index ranks 411 U.S. metropolitan areas using 13 indicators that measure job and wage growth, high-tech industry...
Pleasant Hill Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Teen
The Pleasant Hill Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Maliyha Mataishi Malinda Gray, age 15, was last known to have contact on February 4, 2026. Authorities are working to determine her whereabouts and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Maliyha...
The Hash Browns At This Unassuming Cafe In Iowa Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Sometimes food perfection hides in the most ordinary places, waiting to be discovered by those willing to look beyond flashy exteriors and trendy menus. The Grove Cafe in Ames, Iowa, is exactly that kind of hidden treasure, where the humble hash brown has been elevated to an art form that defies its simple ingredients.
From Iowa to Wisconsin, 4 romantic restaurants worth a road trip
Romance in Middle America doesn’t need grand gestures — just the right room, the right meal and the kind of ambiance that invites couples to lean in a little closer. Across the region, historic buildings, soft lighting, and chef‑driven menus create intimate spaces perfect for celebrating love in all its forms. In...
Iowa man gets 30 days for secretly filming women in fitting rooms
STORY COUNTY, Iowa — An Iowa man who secretly filmed multiple women while they were changing in fitting rooms at an Ames store was sentenced to 30 days in prison. Michael Leslie Jr. was arrested and charged in April in connection with an invasion of privacy case. Court records say that Leslie was caught filming […]
A School District Is Under Scrutiny After Parents Raise Safety Concerns
Parents expect school to be the safest part of a child's day, which is why even a single bad inspection report, a threat, or a troubling allegation can send a community into a tailspin. Across the country, families are pressing districts for answers about everything from building conditions to staff conduct and...
