Des Moines IA

Ocha Bubble Tea is bringing its Asian desserts to downtown Des Moines' 4th Street and Court Avenue area, owner Nishapat "Aom" Meesangkaew tells Axios. The big picture: The new shop will be Ocha's third cafe, located at 221 4th St., which formerly housed the Despensary. State of play: Aom's downtown...

Cryptocurrency scams cost Des Moines residents nearly $500,000 last year, according to new crime data that, for the first time, reports the losses in cases investigated by the city's police department. Why it matters: Recovering money lost to crypto scams is notoriously difficult, but DSM police are hopeful that...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) commission approved a plan to install 10 new bus shelters this winter. Thanks to a grant from Bravo Greater Des Moines, nine of the shelters will display art from local and national artists. According to a press...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Monday night marked Erin Kiernan’s last newscast with WHO 13. For nearly three decades, Erin has shared the news with central Iowans, both from the anchor desk and from out in the field, where she has told many important stories. It’s in that position of reporter, advocate for truth, and...

A Waukee woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly assaulting a Waukee man in the home. Amanda Davis Marr, 44, of 2935 S.E. Timberline Dr., Waukee, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 6 p.m. on Nov. 17 at a residence in the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, IA – As Iowa heads into Black Friday weekend, state weather officials are urging Des Moines homeowners to complete winter preparations before another round of freezing nighttime temperatures...

Over the past five years, there have been at least 15 cases of Iowa nursing home workers being accused of taking photos or videos that violated residents’ right to privacy and dignity, an Iowa Capital Dispatch review of state records shows. The most recent case involves a northern Iowa nursing home that was cited for...

Former Iowa governor and ambassador to China Terry Branstad will receive the state’s highest honor next month, recognizing his accomplishments and years of public service. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced in a news release Monday she will present Branstad with the Iowa Award in a ceremony set for 11 a.m. Dec. 11 at...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, NE – A blanket of gray clouds hangs over the Missouri River Valley this morning, dampening the air and hinting at change on the horizon. Fog and drizzle have slowed traffic in spots from Omaha into...

A recently pregnant woman has taken to social media to seek advice for a unique predicament. She has discovered that she is in the early stages of pregnancy and is yet to disclose the news to her colleagues. However, she is due to attend a celebratory lunch with her boss in a couple of weeks. The woman is concerned...