UPDATE: Authorities find endangered man safe
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Authorities say an endangered man missing from Iowa City since Saturday afternoon has been found safe by Des Moines officers. According to the University of Iowa Police Department, Des Moines Police confirmed Lepperd has been found safely. Des Moines Police say their officers were able to locate...
Intense Debate: Gov. Reynolds Forms a Task Force to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary
cbs2iowa.com - 11/06/2025 08:56:00 PM. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently established a task force dedicated to planning the state's celebration of America's 250th birthday. The task force, led by Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, is comprised of 21 members and is...
More migrant workers replace Iowa teenagers in corn detasseling jobs
Seed corn companies are using more laborers with H-2A visas, according to data from Iowa Workforce Development and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Local contractors say they have teens, who rely on the summer jobs, waiting to do the work.
Google & NextEra: Reviving Nuclear Energy to Power AI
Google partners with NextEra Energy to restart Iowa’s 615-megawatt Duane Arnold Energy Centre for reliable carbon-free baseload power for AI demand. As technology companies face the mounting challenge of securing reliable power supplies from AI systems demanding more electricity than traditional computing workloads,...
NW Iowa sees most of Saturday’s snow, flurries and cold winds Sunday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Most of the accumulating snow fell in northwest Iowa Saturday. Snow that fell elsewhere largely accumulated on grassy areas and melted as it did so. Colder air will be moving in Saturday night. With temperatures falling below freezing by the late evening. Watch for refreezing overnight. Expect to...
$1.2 million goal set for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Salvation Army kicked off their Red Kettle campaign at the Jordan Creek Mall this weekend. On Saturday, members with the Salvation Army, Santa and mall goers gathered for the ceremonial first coin dropped and spent some time enjoying holiday tunes and activities. This year the Salvation Army is...
Evening Des Moines Forecast: Sunday, 11/9/25
These cold conditions will continue tomorrow before we see a surge in temperatures back into the 50s by Tuesday.
Leadership Under Scrutiny: The Case of Ian Roberts
For the past two years, Ian Roberts was the superintendent for the Des Moines Public School District. He was widely respected and valued by his community. It came as a shock to many people to find out Roberts had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on September 26, 2025 for illegally living in the...
12 Iowa Restaurants Known For Their Tenderloin Sandwiches
Iowa has earned its reputation as the home of the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich, a Midwestern treasure that locals and visitors alike crave. From small-town diners to bustling roadside spots, you’ll find tenderloins that are crispy, juicy, and often bigger than the bun itself. I’m excited to share some...
Do You Agree With Iowa Chill’s Picks For the Top 10 Pizza Places in...
When it comes to pizza, everybody has their favorites. Do you like thin crust or deep dish? Meat or veggie? Specialty pizzas or just plain old pepperoni? Extra sauce or extra cheese? Whatever type of pizza you prefer, there's an Iowa restaurant that serves it. Iowa Chill recently published a...













