Severe Storm Threat Thursday Night and Friday
(Des Moines) The first severe weather threat of the year could impact Iowa Thursday night and Friday, according to the National Weather Service office in Des Moines. Two rounds of storms are possible, with the potential for severe conditions. Listen to National Weather Service Meteorologist Dylan Dodson Audio on the...
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Property in West Des Moines sold for $4 million
West Grand Properties LLC, based in Urbandale, has acquired over 16 acres of undeveloped land south of Grand Avenue and west of Interstate Highway 35 in West Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. West Grand Properties paid Benjamin Lounsbury, Jean Lounsbury, Andrew Lounsbury and Brenda Lounsbury just...
Nebraska–Iowa Weather Alert: Snow Risk Rises in Omaha and Des Moines for St. Patrick’s...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – A colder shift settling into the central Plains just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day could turn part of an active storm track into accumulating snow across eastern Nebraska and much of Iowa...
Cedar Rapids, IA Weather Alert: Large Hail And 60 MPH Winds Along I-380 After...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, Iowa – Drivers along Interstate 35 and Interstate 80 should prepare for multiple rounds of thunderstorms beginning late Thursday night, with a higher risk for severe weather developing by Friday...
Des Moines Metro Receives National Recognition for Economic Development
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines metro is receiving national recognition for its growing economic development. Site Selection Magazine ranked Des Moines the #2 Top Performing Metro for Economic Development on its 2025 Governor's Cup list. The rankings are published every March and evaluate states, metropolitan...
Monroe Man Receives Probation for Reaching Speeds of 118 MPH on Highway 163
A Monroe man accused of fleeing from police on Highway 163 last October received probation and a deferred sentencing following a plea agreement. Twenty-one year old Izaiah Jakob Ulrey pled guilty to one count of eluding, a Class D felony, and had a charge of operating while under the influence dismissed.
Seven Of Eight 3A Slots Filled For Iowa High School Boys State Tournament
Final substate championship will be played on Tuesday night.
What salary do I need to afford a house in Des Moines in 2026?
What salary do I need to afford a house in Des Moines in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and has...
Foth relocates to historic Carpenter building in downtown Des Moines
Savills announced the completion of a 23,500-square-foot office lease and buildout for its client, Foth. The firm relocated to the historic Carpenter Building in downtown Des Moines, located at 106 S.W. 7th St. Lease negotiations for Foth were managed by Savills Senior Managing Director Ashley Moen and Assistant...
Student injured, another student detained after stabbing at Des Moines middle school
DES MOINES, Iowa — A student at Brody Middle School has been taken to a local hospital after they were stabbed Tuesday. Des Moines police responded to the incident just before 11:15 a.m. When they arrived, first responders found that school staff had separated the two students involved in the incident and were...

















