Des Moines IA

Located in the heart of Des Moines, Table 128 has earned a reputation for providing a sophisticated yet approachable dining experience. Founded by a dedicated husband and wife team, this establishment has transitioned from its original suburban roots to a vibrant downtown location. Its popularity is built on a...

Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa’s food scene is gaining national attention after three restaurant dishes from the state were named among the Midwest’s best for 2025. The recognition comes from Midwest Living’s annual roundup celebrating standout meals and drinks enjoyed across the region over the past year, highlighting...

An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill Thursday that would initiate a state committee to study the feasibility of adding wildlife crossings on certain highways. House Study Bill 562 calls for an analysis of animal-vehicle collisions along highways, a ranking of high-crash corridors and suggestions for animal...

I love Iowa. After growing up in Ottumwa and graduating from Indianola’s Simpson College, I worked in South Dakota at the start of my career. I enjoyed my years in the Mount Rushmore State, but their higher education system pales in comparison to Iowa’s, and the same is true of other surrounding states. So I’m […]

WOODWARD, Iowa — Fire in a house was reported Sunday afternoon on Woodward’s westside. No one was injured in the fire at 302 W. Seventh St., which was reported about 4 p.m. The fire appeared to start in a basement fireplace, according to public safety radio traffic. Firefighters...

Delivery drivers do more than just deliver packages—they can unexpectedly become real-life heroes. One black cat in Iowa discovered this the hard way, when her life was completely upended and then saved thanks to the quick, caring actions of a delivery driver. The shocking incident happened at the corner...

A bill about state regulations for energy projects — like nuclear reactors and battery storage facilities — has cleared a subcommittee in the Iowa House unanimously. However, after fielding a string of complaints about the bill the bipartisan panel is asking critics to submit alternatives they’d support.

One morning, Nathan Timmel’s routine was completely upended. Instead of the usual quiet start, he woke to an unusual surprise: an uninvited houseguest in the middle of what could only be called a bold little heist. Sitting right in the middle of his living room was none other than...

COLFAX, Iowa (WOWT) - One person died in a crash after the cargo of a semi truck came loose on Interstate 80 east of Des Moines. A report from the Iowa State Patrol says a car, a Honda Accord, was traveling west on Interstate 80 near Colfax, Iowa around 6 p.m. Sunday night.

Troopers recently caught a truck driver traveling “far beyond the speed limit” in eastern Iowa. In a January 26, 2026, social media post, the Iowa State Patrol (ISP) Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit said that a truck driver was stopped a few days ago along Highway 61 in eastern Iowa. An image of the trooper’s radar […] ...