Iowa businesses join “No Work, No School, No Shopping” nationwide strike
DES MOINES, Iowa — Activists across the country called for a nationwide strike Friday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. The “National Shutdown,” was called “No Work, No School, No Shopping.” The demonstrations come as protesters demand federal immigration agents withdraw from Minnesota...
Enjoy a Kid-Free Dining Experience at This Adults-Only Restaurant in Iowa
If there’s one thing Iowa is known for in its dining scene, it’s great family restaurants. So many of the Hawkeye State’s dining destinations have family-friendly food and even a few bonus attractions to keep the kids amused. But what are we to do when we need a night away from the kids? It turns […]
A cold shot, then Sunday snow across Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — It was another in a string of chilly days Thursday, with highs lower than Wednesday’s. More cold and dry conditions will be with us through Saturday before a change. Lows will be in the single digits above and below zero across our viewing area Thursday night. Friday and Saturday mornings will […]
Domestic Disturbance At An Okoboji Resort Results In Arrest
Okoboji, Iowa (KUOO) — A man from Madrid, Iowa, faces charges in connection with a domestic disturbance early Sunday in Okoboji. Police were called to Lake Okoboji Resort around 3:30 a.m. and discovered a 34-year-old woman had been physically and sexually assaulted. Further investigation led to the arrest of...
This Des Moines, IA Steakhouse Still Feels Like a 1950s Supper Club
Step inside Iowa Beef Steak House and it feels like Des Moines never left the golden age of supper clubs. Wood booths, glowing neon, and the steady sizzle from the open grill set the tone before you ever take a bite. You get hearty steaks, a nostalgic salad bar, and...
Bill seeks prison time for falsely claiming academic credentials
Lying about academic credentials would become a crime in Iowa under a bill that’s been approved by a House subcommittee. Representative Dean Fisher drafted the bill after former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE agents and false claims on his job application came to light. Roberts had...
Downtown diners react to Django, Americana closures near Western Gateway Park
DES MOINES, Iowa – Two well-known downtown Des Moines restaurants have called it quits over the past six months. The French-inspired restaurant, Django, announced on Tuesday that it will shutter on March 14, reportedly due to market and economic conditions that make it tough to operate profitably. The announcement...
The Iowa Clinic Introduces “Walk-In Wednesdays” for Foot and Ankle Care
The Iowa Clinic is introducing Walk-In Wednesdays, a new weekly opportunity for patients to receive convenient, expert foot and ankle care with no appointment required. Beginning January 28, every Wednesday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm, patients can walk into The Iowa Clinic’s Podiatry department in West Des Moines for...
Iowa man sentenced to more than 12 years for possessing methamphetamine with intent to...
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (KCRG) - A Marshalltown man was sentenced Wednesday to more than 12 years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. 23-year-old Marcos Servin pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute in September 2025. Officers stopped...
Bill would explore possible reinstatement of VEISHEA at Iowa State University
Legislation to have the Iowa Board of Regents study the possibility of bringing back an Iowa State University event with a history of disruption moved out of an Iowa House subcommittee Thursday. House Study Bill 545 would require the Iowa Board of Regents to conduct a study into the practicality and potential...
