Des Moines IA

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 […] ...

There’s a red-awninged sanctuary in Des Moines where pork is pounded into submission, breaded with reverence, and fried to a golden perfection that would make your cardiologist weep—both from concern and jealousy. Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an Iowa institution where the humble pork...

There’s something magical about discovering a weathered wooden shack perched right on the Mississippi River that serves seafood so good it makes you question everything you thought you knew about Midwestern cuisine. The Fish Shack in Guttenberg, Iowa isn’t trying to be fancy – and that’s precisely what makes...

Iowa is full of surprises, and some of the best stops aren’t your typical tourist attractions—they’re the quirky, unexpected museums that make the Hawkeye State unforgettable. From miniature masterpieces to oddball collections, these 10 museums offer history, art, and fun in ways you won’t find anywhere else. Buckle...

The Iowa State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident on Interstate 80 near Colfax Sunday night that killed an Illinois man from the St. Louis area. According to the State Patrol, twenty-two-year-old Drew Peterson of Worden, Illinois died when one set of tires and rims came loose from an eastbound semi-trailer, and...