Des Moines IA

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. DES MOINES, Iowa—For over a decade, a network of water quality sensors managed by the University of Iowa has provided publicly...

The announcement of the venue's closure by the end of the year marks another blow for Des Moines' local music scene.

NextEra Energy’s proposed reopening of the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in eastern Iowa is drawing mixed reactions. Local leaders laud the potential economic boost associated with the development, while environmentalists and some residents warn of concerns related to nuclear waste storage and water supply.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa National Guard’s mission supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been extended, according to the Quad-City Times. Their original mission was supposed to end on November 15. Now, they will assist ICE through September 30, 2026. Sixteen guard members are helping...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Timothy Mark Anderson, a 66-year-old attorney from Garner, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to Iowa Medicaid. He was convicted of a single count related to a health care matter. Anderson, who provided financial and legal services in Iowa, admitted to submitting false...

Starting January 1, 2026, Mayo Clinic will no longer participate in most Medicare Advantage networks... The post Mayo Clinic's Medicare Exit: What It Means for Your Healthcare in 2026 appeared first on ROI TV .

The Midwest knows how to do dive bars right — gritty, unpretentious and full of character. These are the places where neon signs glow like old friends, jukeboxes hum with decades of memories and the drinks come strong without a hint of pretense. From Ames’ Tip Top Lounge, where Cyclone fans gather over bowls of...

In a recent social media post, a user expressed their frustration over what they perceive as a lack of driving etiquette and skills among the residents of their city. The user called out drivers who are distracted by their phones, those who fail to use turn signals, and those who do not know how to turn properly. The...

(Des Moines, IA) -- Traviss Audio Video is preparing to close its doors after 76 years in business. “People knew us. We’ve been in Des Moines a long time. It was really just built off the legacy our father started,” said Randy Traviss, Sales Manager of Traviss Audio Video.

Some places in Iowa move at a pace that feels almost invisible to outsiders, and that is exactly why locals guard them. What looks quiet from the highway hides rituals, routines, and friendships that make daily life glow. If you have ever wondered why a “boring” town inspires fierce loyalty,...