Des Moines IA

Big cities love to brag about their brunches — but Iowa just smiles, grabs a spatula, and shows them how it’s done. Here, comfort food isn’t a trend. It’s a tradition baked into every flaky pie crust and poured into every steaming bowl of soup. These cafés don’t chase fame or fancy plating. They serve memories —...

Hey folks, welcome back to Little Big Screen: On the Big, Big Screen, where film columnist Benjamin McElroy recommends five screenings happening at Iowa’s independent movie theaters. Keep scrolling for the full list of this month’s big screenings. The Puppet Masters (1994) Directed by Stuart Orme. Iowa is...

Des Moines Area Religious Council set a single-day record Monday for the most people assisted, as November SNAP benefits were not delivered over the weekend due to the government shutdown. With 2,494 unique individuals assisted, this was the busiest day on record in the 50-year history of the network of Des Moines...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowans struggling with food insecurity say they’re navigating uncharted territory as federal SNAP benefits were delayed this week for the first time. Luke Elzinga, policy and advocacy manager for the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) food pantries, said their network is serving record...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department said an elementary school was placed under lockdown following reports of gunfire in the area. The DMPD says officers were called to the 1800 block of Clark Street before 3 p.m. on reports of gunfire. A caller told authorities that gunfire had been exchanged between...

Discount home retailer Bath & Body Works will open a store at Des Moines' Southridge Mall, according to the mall's owner, Travis Mansfield. The Columbus, Ohio-based chain already has metro Des Moines locations in West Des Moines at Jordan Creek Town Center and at 4100 University Ave. near Whole Foods, at Merle Hay...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Lovers of sushi and futuristic technology can now rejoice as a new conveyor belt sushi restaurant is coming to central Iowa. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar plans to open in late 2026 or early 2027 at the Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines, a mall spokesperson confirmed with Local 5.

DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — A person involved in a rollover crash on I-80 near Dexter on Thursday morning was ejected from the vehicle, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The two-vehicle crash happened at mile marker 100 of eastbound I-80 at 6:16 a.m., Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante told WHO 13. One of the vehicles […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — A special investigation by the Iowa Auditor’s Office into the city of Baxter has placed scrutiny on the former police chief, former city clerk, and former EMS coordinator. The Iowa State Auditor’s Office released its report on the investigation Thursday morning and plans to hold a news conference...

DES MOINES, IOWA — A Des Moines mother is demanding justice after her 16-year-old daughter was shot in the face by her mother’s fiancé during a heated argument over car keys. The suspect, identified as Kevin Fajardo, remains on the run as police continue their search. According...