Des Moines, IA Weather Alert: Partially Covered Roads, I-80 Sunday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Slick and partially snow-covered roads are creating hazardous travel conditions across portions of Iowa early Sunday, particularly in north central and eastern areas of the state....
Central Iowa Groundhog Day forecast: Will we see an early spring?
DES MOINES, Iowa — Move over Punxatawney Phil, central Iowans want to hear from the groundhogs predicting an early spring. Just after 7:25 Monday morning, Polk County Paula, who has been predicting for 22 years, did not see her shadow and announced it would be an early spring for central Iowa.
Monday is Groundhog Day: The history behind the unique holiday
The tradition dates back to 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Post Malone and Jelly Roll Coming to Jack Trice Stadium in Ames!
Who says Iowa doesn't get HUGE stadium shows? Another giant summer tour is coming to Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, and it will feature two of country music's hottest stars in one incredible show!. Post Malone Bringing Stadium Tour to Iowa. Chances are, you probably heard some of Post Malone's...
Iowa Mom Goes Viral After Finding Police Keys In Kid’s Backpack
You never know what you'll find in a kid's backpack.
Iowa Weekly Weather Outlook: Feb. 6–14
National forecast guidance from the Climate Prediction Center continues to show a strong temperature contrast across the United States heading into the second week of February, with warmer-than-normal conditions favored across the western U.S. and colder-than-normal conditions favored across much of the eastern half...
Iowa State Patrol Offers Safe Winter Driving Tips
With snow back in the forecast, the Iowa State Patrol is reminding drivers to continue to be safe while on the road this winter. Sergeant Alex Dinkla says that with the extreme temperatures the area has been having, it’s important to pack a winter car care kit. He adds that the kit should include an extra blanket,...
Stretched thin, Iowa agency issues few fines for manure pollution
The Department of Natural Resources division responsible for environmental oversight of 8,000 CAFOs hasn't received a budget increase since 2016 Over half a century ago, Larry Stone moved to northeast Iowa, drawn by the abundant wildlife and the crisp, spring-fed streams that carve through rocky bluffs. In recent...
Iowa Weather Alert: Freezing Drizzle Creating Slick Roads This Evening
Effective: Sunday evening, February 1, 2026Expires: Between 8:15 PM and Midnight, depending on locationSource: National Weather Service (NWS) What’s Happening The National Weather Service reports that snow is transitioning to freezing drizzle across much of central and eastern Iowa this evening. The freezing drizzle...
‘Everyone is very positive and in her fight’: Des Moines rallies around 7-year-old fighting...
DES MOINES, Iowa — Madison Meyer wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for her loved ones and friends. “Every day that she's sick, we have a family member, whether it’s one of my brothers or my mom, dad, they are willing to step up to help us through those journeys,” Madison’s mother, Breanna Meyer, said.
