Central Iowa woman arrested after car carrying child hit by gunfire
Des Moines police say a local woman faces multiple charges after she allegedly fired shots at a car containing her fiancé and an eight-year-old child. Investigators say a Des Moines […]
Iowa special roadway Thanksgiving traffic enforcement begins today
There’ll be extra law officers out on Iowa roadways today (Monday) for the start of the Thanksgiving special traffic enforcement. Brett Tjepkes is the Bureau Chief of the Governor’s Traffic […]
Creighton economist says higher income buyers spurring retail sales
The latest state data shows Iowa consumers are spending more this year. Total sales and use tax payments to the state were up 3% through October compared to the first […]
Forum features three Democratic candidates in Iowa’s 2nd district
Three Democrats running in Iowa’s second congressional District are promising to address the high cost of living Iowans are facing and make sure they have access to health care. State […]
Black Friday could be White Friday as snow is possible
Forecasters say the weather shouldn’t cause any major troubles for Iowans prior to Thanksgiving, but National Weather Service meteorologist Ashley Bury says there could be a wintery storm system moving […]
Brick facade of 1914 building in Fort Dodge partly collapses
Part of the brick facade of a five-story warehouse in Fort Dodge collapsed Saturday, while security footage shows it narrowly missed a car that passed just moments before. Bricks from […]
Tips so Iowans can avoid conversational meltdowns at the Thanksgiving table
Many Iowans will be meeting up this week with family members they haven’t seen in a while, and some of us need to mentally prepare ourselves so we’re not sucked […]
Iowa Supreme Court upholds damage award against Manchester police officer
The Iowa Supreme Court is upholding a verdict against a Manchester police officer in the death of a motorcyclist after a chase. A jury found Manchester police officer James Wessels […]
Cost of Iowa homeowners insurance up 273% in 15 years
A new report indicates the rising cost of insurance premiums may drive more Iowans to reduce their coverage or drop insurance altogether — putting pressure on the state’s insurance industry. […]
Relief concert finances two new homes in Spencer, rehab of 10 others
There was a ribbon cutting in Spencer earlier today for the second of two Habitat for Humanity houses financed with the proceeds from a flood-relief concert in June. The flooding […]