In Iowa, regulars will drive county lines for the prime rib special at this...
If a steakhouse can make you cross county lines on a weeknight, you know it is doing something right. John & Nick’s Steak & Prime Rib in Clive has that old school glow that whispers settle in, stay awhile. You get low lights, dark wood, and staff who remember...
ARCA Menards Series statement on the passing of Michael Annett and Nick Joanides
We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of ARCA Menards Series driver Michael Annett and ARCA Menards Series West driver Nick Joanides, both of whom have recently passed away. Annett, a native of Des Moines, Iowa, competed in 10 ARCA Menards Series events between 2007 and...
Griff III’s ‘happy-go-lucky’ attitude hits campus
Following the announcement of Griff II’s retirement, Drake University’s beloved live mascot, faculty and students welcomed Griff III to campus on Friday, Dec. 5. The 9-month-old puppy made his debut in Fisher-Stelter Hall in the Johansen Student Center. Although the event was set to start at 3 p.m., a crowd gathered...
Simply Loved, Ema’s Closet Coat Drive
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines non-profit is requesting warm coats for students and the metro has been stepping up. Anna Campos and Cynthia Narvaez are teaming up with GreenState Credit Union and several local restaurants to collect winter coats in bins at each location. Campos felt inspired to give back to the...
Iowa Christmas Weather Outlook: Cold Air, Snow Potential Into New Years
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, IA – Iowa is heading into a colder and potentially snowy holiday period as NOAA’s latest Week 3–4 Outlook shows below-normal temperatures from December 20 through January 2. With both Christmas...
Teddy bear’s hit the ice for Salvation Army annual Christmas toy drive
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hundreds of teddy bear’s flew into the rink Saturday night for the Salvation Army Annual Christmas Toy Shop. The annual event is held each year by the Iowa Wild at the Casey’s Center. For over a decade fans have been tossing bears into the ice following the home team’s first goal. […]
Cities in central Iowa announce snow ordinances, parking bans ahead of weekend snow
DES MOINES, Iowa — Cities in central Iowa are preparing for another chance for measurable snow in the state. The Local 5 Weather team predicts cities across central Iowa will receive 3-5", though some parts could get a heavy band of snow that could drop up to 7". A formal Weather Impact Alert is in effect from...
Des Moines City Council weighs $7 million grant for pro soccer stadium
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council is considering awarding a $7 million grant to the Iowa Soccer Development Foundation for the construction of its professional soccer stadium. The Pro Iowa Stadium as well as the Global Plaza will be located at the old Dico Superfund Site off W MLK Jr. Parkway near […]
Winter storm warning expanded to include Story, Boone counties
A winter storm warning was expanded by the National Weather Service in Des Moines at 4:46 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. This warning, which previously applied to parts of northwest and north central Iowa, now included the U.S. Highway 30 corridor. That includes Boone, Story and Marshall counties. The warning comes as...
Des Moines plows in good shape, ready for a mini round two this weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Public Works crews say they’re ready for another round of winter weather, even though this weekend’s snow is not expected to be as severe as last weekend’s storm. After last weekend’s major snowfall, the department reports that most of its plows and equipment came out of the storm in […]
