Des Moines IA

DES MOINES, Iowa — Much of northern Iowa and parts of central Iowa are seeing the first snowfall of the year Saturday. WHO 13 viewers across the state sent in photos of the flakes and accumulation. Stay weather aware with the WHO 13 WarnMe App and online. Check out the WHO 13 Weather Blog which […]

Iowa’s famous covered bridges attract thousands of tourists every year, but not all visitors respect these historic treasures. From vandalism and graffiti to illegal parking and trespassing, some tourists break laws that put these 130-year-old structures at risk. Understanding these violations helps protect these...

Iowa might be famous for its cornfields and friendly people, but tucked away in small towns across the state are some of the best steakhouses you’ve never heard of. These aren’t fancy restaurants with celebrity chefs, they’re the kind of places where locals have been going for decades, ordering perfectly aged beef...

Tucked away in the heart of Marshall County sits a culinary treasure that proves Iowa’s food scene extends far beyond corn and pork tenderloins. Sunrise Cafe in Le Grand might look like just another small-town eatery from the outside, but locals know it harbors some of the most magnificent omelets you’ll find...

Iowa is America’s heartland — endless skies, friendly faces, sweet corn in the summer, and sunsets that look straight out of a painting. But by 2025, more than a few Iowans are gazing at their snow-covered driveways, their paychecks, and their grocery bills and thinking, “Maybe it’s time to trade tractors for palm...

Downtown revitalization project will also leverage private investment. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded $950,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 10 communities across the state this week. The grants help rehabilitate underutilized downtown buildings to stimulate economic growth and...

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday signed an executive order establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, launching Iowa’s preparations for the nation’s semiquincentennial in 2026. The task force will be led by Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, who...

After a year's reprieve from major construction along Ingersoll Avenue, work is expected to resume next spring. Why it matters: Although the construction is an inconvenience for businesses and shoppers, it is also part of a long-term plan that has already improved traffic safety in previous phases, according to city...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Legendary rock band Journey is bringing their farewell tour to Des Moines in the spring. The iconic band will perform at Casey’s Center on April 8 as part of their “Final Frontier Tour.”. The tour announcement marks Journey’s farewell after decades of touring....

Spotting a turtle in your Iowa yard can be exciting, but it also comes with some responsibility. Turtles play an important role in our local ecosystem, knowing how to respond when you find one can help keep both you and the turtle safe. If the turtle is crossing your driveway...