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Iowa man brings 2 passions, art and hunting, together
Inside his home in rural Union County, Chancy Walters is surrounded by decor that can be best described as hunter chic. → Read More
How new DHS director plans to reform troubled department
The new head of the Department of Human Services says change is coming to the embattled state department. → Read More
Native Fund brings Metallica to Iowa Speedway
The city of Newton doubled in size Friday night thanks to a Metallica concert at the Iowa Speedway. The show was set up by the Native Fund, a charity headed by actor and Iowa native Ashton Kutcher. → Read More
No, it's not insects damaging your oaks, DNR official says
A common herbicide used by Iowa farmers is apparently sickening oak trees in Iowa. → Read More
What you need to know before heading to Principal Charity Classic
Here's what you need to know before heading out to the Principal Charity Classic: → Read More
Iowa woman says her cat knew of pregnancy before she did
A Des Moines woman is pretty sure her kitty is a four-legged pregnancy test. → Read More
World inline speed skater hopeful stumbles upon road block
A thief stole Zach Stoppelmoor’s $1,500 custom-molded skates. → Read More
Over 200 drawings later, VHS mystery artist comes clean
Over 200 drawings later, VHS mystery artist comes clean Four years ago, someone with an artistic flair and an apparent appreciation for a good mystery started posting drawings of students from the Valley High School class of 2017. WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Four years ago, someone with an artistic flair and an apparent appreciation for a good mystery started posting drawings of students from the… → Read More
After 30 years of silence, Jefferson bell tower will ring again
The bell tower in Jefferson will soon be playing melodies again. → Read More
BBQ Glory: Iowa restaurateurs turn weekend hobby into world championship
BBQ Glory: Iowa restaurateurs turn weekend hobby into world championship It has been a decade since Smokey D's Barbeque arrived on the Des Moines restaurant scene. Since then husband and wife duo Darren and Sherry Warth have taken the competitive barbeque circuit by storm. DES MOINES, Iowa — It has been a decade since Smokey D's BBQ arrived on the Des Moines restaurant scene. Since then husband… → Read More
Transition of Power: The making of a governor
Transition of Power: The making of a governor Gov. Kim Reynolds was surrounded by her family Wednesday as she was sworn in at the statehouse. DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds was surrounded by her family Wednesday as she was sworn in at the Statehouse. Reynolds’ parents sat in the front row and their pride was evident. Her trailblazing run was made possible by a family motto centered on hard… → Read More
Brother of arson victim charged with sexual abuse
GUTHRIE CENTER, Iowa — The investigation continues more than one week after a house fire killed two girls in Guthrie Center. Shakiah Cockerham, 16, and Melanie “Paige” Exline, 12, died May 15 in a house fire at 1005 Main Street. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the fire as an arson case, but no arrests have been made. The brother of Paige Exline pleaded not guilty to… → Read More
Mystery man pays phone bills, gives $2,000 to strangers
Customers at a Des Moines Verizon store received the surprise of a lifetime Tuesday. → Read More
Sheriffs: Wanted man leads officers on 100-mph chase
Authorities in two Iowa counties said a wanted man led them on a chase that reached speeds near 100 miles per hour. → Read More
Massive hail breaks windows, destroys siding in small Iowa town
Some parts of north central Iowa cleaning up Tuesday after a night of high winds and heavy rain. → Read More
After 50 years, letters keep friendship among nurses alive
Yeah, there’s the internet. But this means of correspondence has given this group of nurses a lifetime of friendship. → Read More
Blum jousts with town hall crowd on Russia, health care
Congressman Rod Blum hosted a town hall meeting in Marshalltown Thursday. → Read More
Theft ring busted: Authorities uncover $60K in stolen tools
Authorities say a tip from the public helped them uncover a huge theft ring: → Read More
8 arrested for impersonating IRS, collecting $8.8M in phone scam
According to court documents, the suspects are accused of collecting $8.8 million in the schemes that defrauded more than 7,000 victims in the United States. → Read More
County program makes homes lead-free for 150 families
Polk County is offering homeowners with small children and old houses a chance to make their homes safer for free. → Read More