Motorcyclist dies after overnight crash in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police say a man is dead after a motorcycle crash overnight Saturday on the city's east side. Des Moines police and firefighters were called to a motorcycle crash near East 26th Street and State Street around 12:30 a.m. When they arrived, they say they found a man with critical injuries.
Independent Dave Bushaw announces candidacy in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race
HAWKEYE, Iowa — The lineup for the 2026 race for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District seat is now joined by its first independent candidate. Born and raised in West Union, 31-year-old Dave Bushaw said his decision to run originated from frustration with the two-party system and his desire to return power to the nation's...
‘Feenstra Distances Himself from Washington in His Controversial Campaign Launch for Governorship’
kjan.com - 11/11/2025 05:00:00 AM. Congressman Randy Feenstra, currently representing Iowa in the U.S. House, has recently announced his intention to run for governor. The announcement, made in Sioux Center, highlighted Feenstra's commitment to return to Iowa and advocate for the state. His campaign promises to focus...
State study shows better food waste management could keep more Iowans fed
An Iowa Department of Natural Resources study on food waste in the state found that Iowans on average, throw away 200 pounds of food each year. The study identified a number of ways that households and businesses can reduce their food waste and in turn, help food insecure households, the environment and the...
Inspectors in Iowa find an interesting discovery
Members of the law enforcement community have some stories. The Iowa State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Unit decided to post one of those bizarre stories on their Facebook page. The post showed what it called “interesting repairs.”. Troopers found that during an inspection, that not only was coffee cups on...
New rankings put Iowa 48th in nation for hospital safety
New rankings by the nonprofit LeapFrog put Iowa 48th in the nation for hospital safety. Iowa is one of four states where no hospital received an "A" grade.
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Announces 2025 Operation Christmas Meal Giveaway Locations
The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation has announced its locations for this year’s Operation Christmas Meal giveaways. The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation will hand out 27,000 free pork loins during 16 different Operation Christmas Meal events across Iowa. This year’s events will start at the Iowa State Fairgrounds...
New trial date set for former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts
A new trial date has been set in Federal court for the criminal trial of former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts. Unless he makes a plea deal, the case is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the United States Courthouse in Des Moines.
GoFundMe campaign launched for Laura Keasey of Dallas Center
A GoFundMe campaign was launched Thursday for Laura Keasey, 63, of Dallas Center, who died Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash south of Perry. Ashley Brown of Clive, Keasey’s daughter, described the purpose of the GoFundMe campaign on behalf of her mother:. “I am Ashley, the daughter of Laura Keasey,”...
DART Finalizes New Bus Network Plan: What Local Riders Need to Know
In 2025, DART worked with its member communities and riders to redesign bus routes and services. The agency collected public feedback before finalizing the new network plan in the fall. The DART Commission plans to adopt the plan in December 2025.
