2nd Steak ‘n Shake location in Des Moines metro to open Wednesday
WAUKEE, Iowa — A Waukee Steak 'n Shake location is set to open Wednesday, bringing the company's total Des Moines metro storefronts to two. Similar to the West Des Moines location, business hours at the 1045 SE Alice’s Road location in Waukee will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
Des Moines man sentenced to 100 years in prison for beating, strangling man to...
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man will spend up to a century behind bars for the 2024 killing of 65-year-old Bruce Murray, who was found tied up in his apartment. Charles Edward Adams, 26, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Murray, along with attempted murder of a peace officer, first-degree...
Students across Iowa take part in the “Free America Walkout”
Students across Iowa took part in the “Free America Walkout” to protest recent actions by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Almost 200 high schoolers protested outside of North High School in Sioux City Tuesday afternoon. Junior Raiden Parvu helped organize the gathering. “Showing that people are together like this...
Iowa Weather Alert: Will Arctic Air Keep Des Moines in a Deep Freeze Through...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa is settling into a prolonged and dangerous stretch of winter weather as Arctic air tightens its grip across the state, with little indication of meaningful relief through early to...
CF Postgame: No. 19 Iowa State gets blown out at Oklahoma State
Chelsea Poppens and Lea Nelson react to Iowa State’s blowout loss at Oklahoma State on Jan. 18. Presented by Karl Auto Group.
2 AHSTW students move on to national competition in VFW contests
(Avoca, IA) – Officials with the AHSTW School District have announced two district students were in Des Moines this past weekend for VFW essay/writing competitions. Maya Todd was a top 3 finalist in the State for the VFW Voice of Democracy audio essay scholarship contest. She came away with a 1st Place award in the...
RADIO IOWA: Reynolds says state should consider over-the-counter ivermectin
Gov. Kim Reynolds is proposing that Iowa join a small number of states that allow pharmacists to sell ivermectin over the counter. Ivermectin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat certain parasitic infections in humans, including intestinal worms and head lice. During the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Des Moines Iowa Weather Alert: Extreme Cold May Trigger Rare Frost Quakes After Tuesday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – A rare Midwest earthquake early Tuesday is drawing increased attention across Iowa as a powerful surge of Arctic air drives temperatures sharply lower, creating conditions that could lead...
DMPS hosting bus driver hiring event amid driver requirement changes
DES MOINES, Iowa — With the successful passage of Des Moines Public Schools’ “Reimaging Education” program, the district now needs to expand its infrastructure. That includes adding bus drivers. DMPS officials say bus drivers are in constant need for the district. They are also excited by the passage of new...
An 1880s school building may join Des Moines’ Tiny Village plan
A vacant 1880s school building may be incorporated into Des Moines' Tiny Village plans, a spokesperson for the project tells Axios. Why it matters: A decision about the school building could determine whether a piece of Des Moines history is preserved amid efforts to expand housing for people exiting homelessness.
