Des Moines IA

Just past the corn dog stand, rows of carnival games, and art displays, you’ll find Alisa Woods in her happy place: the Elwell Family Food Center at Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. After testing, perfecting, and delivering her Mint Chocolate Cookie for the fair’s “Best Snack Cookie” category to the iconic...

The home market is still on fire. Even with interest rates that are more than double from historic lows just 4 years ago, people are looking to buy a home. With the market being so hot, prices are even hotter. Home prices nationally have risen by about 47% since 2020. But you can still find affordable homes out...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is underway with its enforcement of a special initiative during the 4th of July holiday. DNR Conservation Officer for Greene County Aron Arthur says Operation Dry Water is specifically designed to look for individuals that appear to be operating a boat while under the...

And just like that... BOOM! June is over! We've got a list of MANY of the big events coming up in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas in July, as well as some other parts of Eastern Iowa and Des Moines! The events are in the following order:. Cedar...

If you grew up in Iowa, there's a good chance you've heard someone call a town in your neck of the woods 'Little Chicago'. And it's not said in a flattering sense. But I've got news for you: There are quite literally dozens of cities in the Hawkeye State told that title over the years.

A lost chicken found itself in possibly the worst possible place. UPI reports that in Des Moines, Iowa, a random chicken wandered into a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa shared a picture of the hen in front of the restaurant's doors, like it was waiting for its chance to get in.

ANKENY, Iowa — UPDATE: The Altoona Police Department said a parent was located. The Altoona Police Department is asking the public for help locating a child's family Saturday, according to a Facebook post. Officials said the boy was found in the 900 block area of Adventureland Drive shortly before...

DES MOINES, Iowa — One person was shot, and several others were injured during a holiday party in Des Moines’ southside overnight. According to the Des Moines Police Department, officers were called to investigate reports of a large fight and multiple gunshots in the 2000 block of Meadow Chase Lane just after 12:15...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging residents to report wild turkey sightings during July and August as part of its annual turkey production survey. The survey helps the DNR estimate nesting rates and the success of wild turkey broods across the state. Iowans can participate by recording the...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Workforce Development announced an increase in the maximum weekly unemployment benefit for Iowans, effective July. The maximum benefit will rise to $763 for Fiscal Year 2026, up from $739 in FY 2025. This adjustment follows the annual review of unemployment insurance wages, as required by Iowa...