Hot rods, watermelon eating contests and fireworks! It’s time for the 34th annual Goodguys...
What better way to celebrate the Independence Day weekend than with a few thousand likeminded hot rodders! Goodguys will pack the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines the weekend of July 4-6 for the Goodguys 34th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals. The three-day event will feature over 5,000 of the Midwest's finest...
American Equity, city of Des Moines, eye early 2026 for move to former Nationwide...
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. and the city of Des Moines are continuing improvements to the former Nationwide building on Locust Street in preparation for their moves early in 2026. American Equity announced in May 2024 its plans to move its headquarters from 6000 Westown Parkway in West Des...
Measles Case Count At Half-Dozen in Iowa
As of last Friday (06.27), the number of confirmed cases of measles in Iowa stood at six. Chickasaw County Public Health Administrator Lisa Welter notes that the first case reported in May was the first in the state since 2019. Welter says health officials have identified the origins of those...
Sand Seeking Support from All Iowans
–State Auditor Rob Sand brought his gubernatorial campaign to Algona Monday, part of a tour throughout NW Iowa this week. Sand addressed a standing-room-only crowd at the Algona Public Library, where he laid out his vision of state government, a vision he says would be better with more options for the voters.
Black Cat Ice Cream closes Drake Neighborhood location
DES MOINES, Iowa — Black Cat Ice Cream announced it has closed its Des Moines location. Black Cat Ice Cream opened its doors at 2511 Cottage Grove Avenue four years ago and instantly became a hotspot — winning best ice cream shop in Des Moines and a slew of other awards. On Monday evening, the […]
Where’s the Best Corn in the Country Right Now?
In its latest Crop Progress report, the USDA rated more than 80% of the corn crop in three of the top 18 corn-growing states good/excellent. What's more, that percentage in a third of the 18 states is at least 75%. Nationwide, 73% of the corn crop was rated good/excellent, the...
Iowa’s Open Container Law Extends To THC Beverages
Statewide Iowa — Law enforcement officers conducting traffic stops in Iowa can now issue fines if they find an open container of a beverage containing THC in the passenger area of the vehicle. It’s a new law that went into effect today (Tuesday), and those caught violating it are to be fined 260 dollars....
Crash on Interstate 235 causes extreme delays in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Traffic on Interstate 235 in West Des Moines faced extreme delays Monday evening after a crash, according to Iowa DOT 511. The crash, which occurred shortly after 5 p.m., led to the full closure of eastbound I-235 near Exit 3 at 8th Street and 73rd Street.
Furniture restoration company goes up in flames
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Firefighters from multiple communities assisted in fighting a large commercial building fire overnight just north of the Des Moines city limits. The fire at The Furniture Professionals, a furniture restoration business in Des Moines, Iowa, was considered a complete loss, according to local news...
Indianola Police Department Asking for Residents to Respect Fireworks Ordinance
The Indianola Police Department is asking residents to follow the city ordinance regarding available times to light fireworks this 4th of July holiday, set for July 3rd from 9am to 10pm and July 4th from 9am to 11pm. Indianola Police Chief Brian Sher tells KNIA News those lighting fireworks off often impact more...
