Des Moines IA

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation is reversing changes made this week to Highway 5 after drivers and law enforcement shared negative feedback. Usually, there are two lanes that merge from Highway 5 onto Interstate 35 near West Des Moines. However, on Monday, the Iowa DOT reduced the...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to allocate $1 million to local food programs, as food pantries across the county face record demand. The county says the emergency funding comes from non-budgeted, interest-earning county dollars and is expected to provide around...

who13.com - 11/04/2025 01:11:00 AM. The recent incident at Miss Kitty's Country Bar in Clive, Iowa, where a man dressed as a Nazi for Halloween has sparked a heated debate. The bar owner, E.J. Myers, initially defended the man's costume but later admitted his error in judgment and apologized. Myers also assured that...

Christmas with a Cause is taking place at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ground is being broken today at the state’s largest zoo on an $18 million expansion called Wild Iowa, which will showcase various species that are all native to Iowa. Alex Payne, spokesman for Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, says it’ll be their first installation for bobcats, and nearby they’ll build a new habitat for...

Refugees in Iowa are learning they are no longer eligible for SNAP benefits. The federal government has ordered states to start enforcing a part of the One Big Beautiful Bill that cuts off food assistance for refugees and many other types of immigrants with legal status.

In Iowa, family-owned restaurants offer a unique warmth and hospitality that make every visit memorable. Here are ten such places where you’re guaranteed to feel right at home. Breitbach’s Country Dining – Balltown. As the oldest restaurant in Iowa, Breitbach’s Country Dining has been serving guests since...

DES MOINES, Iowa — There is a first of its kind art exhibit at Drake University. “I AM A MULTITUDE” is an experience created by artist, advocate, and Drake alumna Jill Wells. The exhibit is supported by Drake with an exhibition catalog and braille labels completed by the Iowa Department for the Blind. Samantha Mesa […]

STUART, Iowa — A Des Moines man faces charges following a stalking investigation in Stuart, police announced Tuesday. Stuart police officers arrested 50-year-old Robert Dean Dillinger Monday without incident at the Fort Des Moines Residential Facility. Officials say Dillinger violated a no-contact order by allegedly...

West Des Moines Water Works (WDMWW) is considering a 3% water rate increase for 2026, raising household costs from $6.78 per 1,000 gallons to $6.98. Why it matters: The additional revenue would help pay for projects to increase the region's water capacity, including Saylorville and Grimes plant expansions, says...