Upcoming Overnight Closures on Eastbound I-80 at Northeast Mixmaster to Affect Local Drivers Nov....
The Iowa Department of Transportation will close ramps and lanes on eastbound I-80 at the Northeast Mixmaster in Des Moines. The closures are set for Wednesday, November 12, Thursday, November 13, and Sunday, November 16, 2025. Work will take place from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. Workers will install temporary...
A bond built on service: Neighbors honor 100-year-old veteran
ALTOONA, Iowa — At 100 years old, Charles Kellogg is still as sharp as he was in the 1940s — back when he served as a paratrooper in World War II. “Hit all the countries. France and Germany and Belgium, and Luxembourg,” Charlie recalled of his time overseas.
Dump Truck Overturns in Three-Vehicle Crash at NW 2nd St and NW 54th Ave...
ANKENY, Iowa — Three people were hospitalized Monday afternoon following a serious three-vehicle crash involving a dump truck, pickup, and SUV at the intersection of NW 2nd Street and NW 54th Avenue. At approximately 1:21 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision where a southbound pickup...
Four ISU students who died during wartime to be recognized today
(Radio Iowa) – The annual Gold Star ceremony is scheduled for this (Monday) afternoon to honor the memory of Iowa State University students who died while serving in the U-S military. I-S-U spokeswoman Megan Moore says four veterans will be spotlighted at the solemn service on this day before Veterans Day. “We have...
Part of Walnut Street temporarily closed for natural gas odor investigation, Des Moines police...
DES MOINES, Iowa — Part of Walnut Street in downtown Des Moines was closed Tuesday morning as first responders investigated a natural gas odor at 901 Walnut Street, Des Moines police said. The Walnut Street School had been "voluntarily evacuated" during the investigation, but a spokesperson from Des Moines...
South Dakota, Iowa, & Minnesota Hy-Vee Stores Extend Free Meals
If you need a meal this week, Hy-Vee stores are stepping up for families
The Beatles Yellow Submarine is Hiding in This Iowa Cornfield
Just when you think Iowa's cornfields are all there is, a bright yellow submarine appears. Talk about a quirky detour on U.S. Highway 20!
Faceoff: Hassel umbrella, Snow in the Dodge, coin flip, Brady dog, Michigan not...
Sears and Murph go back ad forth on more topics from the world of sports.
Local veterans awarded Quilts of Valor ahead of Veterans Day
DES MOINES, Iowa — Local veterans were awarded with Quilts of Valor on Monday ahead of Veterans Day. One of the recipients was Vietnam Veteran Ken Gray. He served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1975. Gray said being awarded with the quilt meant a lot to him. “The quilt is supposed to be […]
From meal giveaways to porch pantries, neighbors are helping each other in Des Moines...
DES MOINES, Iowa — In a time where government employees are left without pay and SNAP recipients are not receiving assistance, many people across the Des Moines metro are getting creative and finding ways to help their neighbors in need. A free food giveaway at Kitchen Spaces in the Drake neighborhood and a pantry on...
