Des Moines IA

URBANDALE, Iowa — On Monday evening, union steward and Urbandale bus driver Rachel River requested that the Urbandale School Board ask Durham School Services (DSS) — the school district's transportation company — to negotiate better wages and retirement benefits. River says this comes after months of not...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Hola Center is preparing for their annual gala, which supports their mission to provide resources throughout the state. The Hola Center of Iowa is a non-profit organizations which offers the Latino community resources such as advocacy, referrals, computer and financial literacy, interpretation,...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Latino Heritage Festival drew thousands to downtown Des Moines at Western Gateway Park over the weekend. It was two packed days, with both Saturday and Sunday filled with games, inflatables, stage entertainment and various food and drink vendors. The event provided a space for everyone to...

Youth from six states tested their Integrated Pest Management skills and knowledge during the Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition on Sept. 13. Iowa State University hosted the competition at Wyffels Hybrids in Ames. Teams from Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, Minnesota, Kentucky and Illinois competed at the event. The...

DES MOINES, Iowa – An Iowan is on a mission to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and share his experience with the disease. Luke McLaughlin first sat down with Calyn Thompson in February and told her what it’s like living with early-onset Alzheimer’s. “The way the disease works, time is expanded,” McLaughlin said....

Hundreds of parents and students protested after a school superintendent with decades of experience was arrested by ICE.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding private well owners to take steps to protect their drinking water during Source Water Protection Week, which runs Sept. 28 through Oct. 4. The Iowa Source Water Protection Program and Iowa Source Water Agricultural Collaborative are partnering with the Iowa...

Nestled in the heartland of America, Iowa is home to charming small towns where delightful bakeries craft pastries that beckon travelers from miles around. These local gems offer tastes that range from traditional Dutch treats to elegant French pastries, each with a unique flair. Join us on a journey through...

Nine Missouri Slaves’ Dramatic Standoff at Salem. The Salem Confrontation of 1848 began when nine slaves fled Ruel Daggs’ Missouri farm after learning he planned to sell them south. Three days later, bounty hunters found them hiding near Salem, Iowa. Local Quakers stood firm against the slave catchers,...

IOWA — A two-vehicle crash on Iowa Highway 7 late Saturday night left two people dead and four others injured, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m., about three miles east of Manson. Authorities said a 2012 Chevrolet Express van driven by 46-year-old Wilfredo Quevedo Mesa of...