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Drake University hosted its 47th Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest on April 19. At the contest, a champion was crowned as the Most Beautiful Bulldog and named the 2026 Drake Relays mascot. This year’s winner was Flora, who sported a sparkling gown featuring the Drake ‘D.’ A puppy mill survivor from...

A bogus Iowa court notice circulating by text or email urges immediate payment via QR code, attempting to steal money and personal information.

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Your dog bit someone, and now you’re wondering what happens next. In Iowa, the answer carries real legal weight — and it starts the moment the bite occurs. Iowa is one of the stricter states in the country when it comes to holding dog owners accountable. Whether your dog has bitten before or...

DES Moines, Iowa — A Colfax woman has pleaded guilty to stealing from an Iowa nonprofit organization that received federal funds, according to federal authorities. Jodi Dyan Spargur-Tate, 55, entered the guilty plea April 23. Prosecutors said she worked for Children and Families of Iowa from 2015 to 2022 as a program director.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - Two people are hospitalized and multiple lanes were closed after a rollover crash on I-80 on Sunday evening, West...

CLIVE, Iowa - A staple for Mediterranean food in the Des Moines metro is closing its doors. Gazali's, which has been in central Iowa...

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A warm February is obviously in progress in Des Moines. To say the heat is unprecedented would be inaccurate currently, but we may be...

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Des Moines Police Department is investigating a potential drive-by shooting on Sunday afternoon. Police say shots were fired from...

Oklahoma State was in trouble early but turned things around to take control of the match. OSU beat Drake 7-0 in men’s...