Hy-Vee’s Reign as Best Grocery Store Comes to an End
Hy-Vee no longer number one...but they didn't fall very far.
Re-entry kiosk to help released inmates opens at Polk County Jail
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Jail introduced a re-entry resource kiosk for inmates who need assistance reintegrating into society after being released. The kiosk is a collaboration between the Polk County Jail, Polk County Mental Health, and Saint Vincent de Paul and was paid for using around $250,000 from the...
New minor brings religion program back to Drake
In 2024, Drake University announced the cutting of the religion major. To continue religious education at Drake, a new religious and interfaith studies minor was established this fall. Timothy Knepper, a philosophy professor, led the way towards creating the minor. “The Provost [Sue Mattison], Dean [Jerry Parker] and...
14 Breakfast Diners in Des Moines That Make Mornings Better
Des Moines, Iowa, is home to a vibrant breakfast scene that caters to every morning appetite. From retro diners to modern cafes, the city offers a wide array of spots where locals and visitors alike can enjoy a hearty meal to start their day. Whether you’re in the mood for...
Cough, sniffle, sneeze, allergies are in the breeze in central Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa – Early fall pollen counts for allergens like grass, trees, and especially ragweed are up. From itchy eyes to runny noses, these allergens can cause a variety of pesky symptoms. Yet, the big culprit for allergy sufferers this time of year is ragweed, a plant that is releasing its pollen right now. […]
EPA withdraws proposed rule for more stringent water pollution guidelines at slaughterhouses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn a January 2024 proposed rule that would have reduced the discharge of nutrients and pollutants from meat packing plants and slaughterhouses. The agency said it chose to withdraw the rules in an effort to prioritize the nation’s food supply and to keep food...
Small Iowa Town Tests Out ‘Noise Cameras’ to Cite Loud Vehicles
A town of fewer than 2,000 people is the guinea pig for a new program in the state of Iowa.
Waukee man arrested for allegedly assaulting Waukee woman
A Waukee man was arrested early Thursday after allegedly assaulting a Waukee woman in the home. Daniel Ajoum Ngor Mabur, 32, of 1525 N.W. Ivy Road, Waukee, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 1 a.m. Thursday at a residence in the...
Strib to Shutter Print Facility
If you’re a newspaper publisher today, leadership is about tough choices. Minnesota Star Tribune publisher Steve Grove made one such choice this week, choosing to close the company’s Heritage printing facility in the North Loop at year’s end, eliminating roughly 125 jobs, a capitulation to the decline of print...
5th annual Kingdom Living Recovery Festival happening this weekend
Kingdom Living will celebrate community and those who have recovered from substance abuse.
