Des Moines IA

DES MOINES, Iowa — A plea hearing has been scheduled for a Des Moines man charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his partner during a dispute. The Des Moines Police Department says patrol officers were called to an apartment complex in the 2800 block of Grand Avenue around 11 p.m. on January 23 on […]

BONDURANT, IOWA- New details are coming to light surrounding a central Iowa principal accused of being drunk on the job. A field report created by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and obtained by WHO 13 shows that Principal Carrie Ratliff of Morris Elementary in Bondurant allegedly blew more than twice the legal limit while at […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating a homicide that claimed the life of a woman in the city’s Prospect Park neighborhood. Officers with the DMPD and medical personnel with the Des Moines Fire Department responded to 3211 30th Street shortly after 3:00 a.m. Friday, on a report that someone had […]

“Frank Hansen openings always flirt with lawlessness,” reads a description of the Des Moines artist’s work from 2009. “This year his show will feature a painting that needs to be driven like a car.”. At that point, Hansen was well on his way to carving out a...

This hip (and let’s be honest, not-so-secret-anymore) East Village spot has racked up both local love and national attention as one of the best new bars in Des Moines. So…what’s the story behind it?. We sat down with The Contrary’s owner, Billy Weathers, to get the story...

When Steve Perlowski and Jennifer Finch opened Finski’s in February, they hoped to provide a place where people could settle in, share a good meal, and feel welcomed. In the nearly two months since, Finski's , which gets its name from a combination of the owners' surnames, has quickly become a gathering spot for diners from Huxley and beyond. “It feels elevated but comfortable,” Finch...

The City of Baxter is in the process of doing something that occurs once every ten years, and residents are encouraged to help. Baxter City officials are updating the community’s Comprehensive Plan, which community leaders use to help guide their decisions on matters pertaining to the city’s future.

A Texas woman was arrested in late March after allegedly trying to replace real diamond earrings with fake substitutes at a West Des Moines jewelry store. Breona Yvonne Johnson, 33, of 114 Wood Hollow Circle, Houston, was charged with first-degree theft. The incident began about 7 p.m. March 26 at...

The pharmacy sector is undergoing a massive contraction, and Walgreens is currently executing a sweeping, multi-year plan to shutter hundreds of locations nationwide by the end of 2026. In Iowa, the drugstore giant is scaling back its brick-and-mortar presence this May to reduce real estate costs and adapt to shifting consumer healthcare habits. Several underperforming stores across the state, including prominent...

Polk County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings for folks who like to lead teams, keep operations running smoothly, and make sure quality stays top‑notch.