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Norwalk Man Pleads Guilty, Has One Charge Dismissed in Burglary Case

***This story was updated to reflect an update in the District Court proceedings***. A Norwalk man charged with burglary in the third degree after allegedly attempting to break into a locked semi-trailer, with a large tool, in an attempt to steal fireworks, entered a guilty plea recently in Warren County Court. According to the affidavit, 19-year-old Jaiden Hull and two other unidentified individuals damaged the trailer door and the metal padlock guard and were able to partially open the trailer door. Hull and the two others and their getaway vehicle, a black truck, were captured on security cameras. The black truck was later discovered parked outside Hull’s residence and large burglar tools were in the truck bed.

Norwalk, IA · 2d

The Spun

Caitlin Clark Draws Attention After Iowa Move

Caitlin Clark went back to her hometown of Des Moines, Iowa.

Des Moines, IA · 22h

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Plains Storm Could Bring Rain and Snow to Minneapolis, Des Moines and Chicago With Thunderstorms in Warm Sector as Track Remains Uncertain

DES MOINES, Iowa — A large storm system is expected to move into the Plains, bringing a classic fall-style setup to the central United States from November 20 through 23. Snow is possible on the northwest side of the storm, with backside snow possible as it moves away. Thunderstorms are expected in the warm sector farther south.

Des Moines, IA · 15h

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6 Fareway Habits That Leave Hy-Vee Shoppers Scratching Their Heads

Are you used to loading your own trunk after a Hy-Vee run?. If you’re at a Fareway in Iowa and beyond, someone will probably beat you to it. These are the Fareway habits that leave many Hy-Vee shoppers scratching their heads. 1. Closed Sundays. Fareway stores stay closed on...

Iowa · 2d

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At This Iowa Steakhouse You Can Dig Into A Hand-Cut Ribeye In A 1900s Building

Some dinners are just meals, and some become the story you tell for years. Downtown Des Moines has a steakhouse that falls firmly into the second group. It sits inside a building from the early 1900s, and the menu leans proudly on hand-cut steaks like the ribeye. A large golden...

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Warren County gun club fires back over millions invested, pending lawsuit

INDIANOLA, Iowa– The legal battle over New Pioneer Gun Club in Warren County is intensifying, with the club now asking a judge to reconsider a ruling that overturned the property’s rezoning, while neighboring residents continue pushing for enforcement. The latest developments played out on Thursday during the Warren County Board of Adjustment meeting, where board […]

Warren County, IA · 2d

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On Des Moines’ Eastside, Locals Swear This Unassuming Iowa Dive Bar Serves The City’s Best Wings

Some of the best food in any city hides inside buildings that most people drive right past. On the Eastside of Des Moines, there is a plain little bar that locals have trusted for decades, and they all point to one thing on the menu. The wings here have built...

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State moves to add bobcat trapping in all Iowa counties

The Iowa Natural Resource Commission is starting the process of changing the rules to open up bobcat trapping statewide. DNR furbearer biologist Vince Evelsizer says the native animals were wiped out during the late 1800 and early 1900s, but made a return in the 1990s. “There’s a lot of indications from our information and from the field that the bobcat population is flourishing in most parts of the state,” Evelsizer says.

Iowa · 2d

The Des Moines Register

These Des Moines metro supper clubs blend nostalgia with modern dining

Supper clubs have long been a Midwestern tradition, built around the idea that dinner is more than a meal. These destinations paired relish trays, cocktails, steaks, seafood and leisurely service with dim lighting, friendly bartenders and a crowd that stays long after dessert. When searching for a great modern supper club, look for a strong cocktail program, hearty entrées with ties to the past and a sense that you're encouraged to stay awhile. The best ones honor the past without feeling trapped by it. Some, like Tom Archer's Poor Man's Country Club, lean heavily into nostalgia with vintage décor, classic cocktails and old-school hospitality. Others, such as Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster, reinterpret the concept with contemporary interiors, chef-driven menus and elevated cocktails while maintaining the communal spirit that defines the genre. Read on for more about Tom Archer's and Guesthouse. Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster At Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster the warm dining room, polished service and comfort-food-driven menu create a gathering place that feels both contemporary and familiar, with a fireplace in the front, an old canoe over the bar and pull tabs served with drinks. While it lacks the decades-old history of Iowa's classic supper clubs, Guesthouse captures the

Des Moines, IA · 1d

The Des Moines Register

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KCCI 8 News This Morning gets a new weekend anchor

Reporter Abigail Kurten has been promoted to KCCI 8 News This Morning weekend anchor, 14 months after the station's previous anchor left. “Abigail has always been drawn to the people behind the stories, and that care comes through in her reporting,” said KCCI News Director Natalie Cabieses in a news release. “She’s earned the trust of viewers and colleagues alike. I’m excited for them to welcome her into their mornings each weekend.” She takes over the anchor chair from Nicole Tam, who left the station in September 2025 . Temporary anchors have hosted the show in the months since Tam's departure. Kurten joined KCCI's newsroom the same month as a reporter. Some of the highlights from her coverage include reporting on the arrest of former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts , an exclusive interview with the parents of an Iowa soldier killed in Syria and stories about Iowa's hands-free driving legislation. She moved to Iowa in 2019 to attend the University of Iowa. When she joined the university's student-run newscast, DITV, she also changed her major to journalism and mass communications. She served as an anchor, reporter and digital liaison. After graduation, she spent two years as a

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Curby is set to join the Operation Downtown crew

DES MOINES, Iowa– Operation Downtown is adding a new, friendly face to its crew. Instead of two legs, it has four wheels. A new litter vacuum, given the name Curby, will soon hit the streets of downtown Des Moines to continue the mission to keep the area clean and vibrant for all. Sean Sinclair, Curby’s […]

Des Moines, IA · 13h

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Van Meter's Schnell commits to Division I Drake softball

(Van Meter) -- A key contributor to two state championship teams is taking her softball talents to the Division I level. Van Meter junior Mady Schnell has announced her commitment to Drake University, where she will continue her softball career following an outstanding run with the Bulldogs that has already included three state tournament appearances and two state championships.

Van Meter, IA · 1d

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RAGBRAI LIV registration opening for 2027 Iowa ride

DES MOINES, Iowa — Registration for RAGBRAI LIV, the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, officially opens Sunday for the 2027 weeklong ride. The iconic ride runs July 24–31, 2027, and cyclists from across the nation and around the world can register ahead of the route announcement, with early registration offering the best available pricing. The 2027 route will be revealed at the annual Route Announcement Party on Jan. 23, 2027, at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.

Des Moines, IA · 23h

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Littleleaf Luncheonette Closes Waukee Doors

Littleleaf Luncheonette has closed its restaurant in downtown Waukee. The Des Moines Register identified Mallory Holt and Ryan Nicholson as Littleleaf Luncheonette's owners. Littleleaf opened in October 2025 at 405 Sixth St., inside the redeveloped former Pin Oak building, as part of Waukee's broader push to revitalize its downtown. The report notes the restaurant served breakfast, lunch, coffee, wine and beer, and later expanded into dinner service featuring small plates and cocktails.

Waukee, IA · 2d

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Clive mom who lost son to suicide now leads NAMI Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa – The NAMI Iowa Board of Directors has selected one of the state’s leading mental health advocates to serve as the organization’s interim executive director. Mary Neubauer of Clive began the interim role this week to help lead during a transitionary period at the...

Clive, IA · 1d

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Generator likely cause of large garage fire at Polk County home

Editor’s note: The video above contains previous reporting about the garage fire. POLK COUNTY, Iowa — A generator is being named as the likely cause of a large garage fire at a Des Moines home Wednesday night. At around 6:30 p.m., the Delaware Township Fire Department responded to a report of a garage fire in […]

Polk County, IA · 2d

The Des Moines Register

Wells Fargo to cut more jobs at Jordan Creek campus

Wells Fargo will further reduce its workforce at its Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines , announcing that 24 employees will lose their positions on Jan. 9. The layoff announcement, posted Tuesday, Nov. 10, on Iowa's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification , or WARN, website is the bank's 17th round of announced job cuts since February. It follows an announced staff cut of 86 on Oct. 27 , the bank's largest single Des Moines metro layoff since February 2019, according to WARN records. The nation's third-largest bank by assets and the Des Moines metro's second-largest employer, Wells Fargo has cut 1,999 positions in 114 announced rounds of layoffs in the metro since April 2022, with many more jobs lost to attrition. The bank has eliminated 484 jobs in the metro this year; it laid off 501 in 2025. (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); The layoffs will affect support staff in the bank's consumer banking and lending division, according to the WARN letter the company submitted to Iowa Workforce Development on Tuesday. In the letter, Wells Fargo said it would provide the affected employees with severance pay and career transition support through the human resources firm

West Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Indianola School Board Approves Moving of Final Parking Lot to Ending of Phase 1B of Construction Project

The Indianola School Board approved a change in the order of tasks for the major Indianola construction project currently ongoing. The final parking lot project will now be completed at the end of phase 1B. Indianola Superintendent Tara Paul says this will allow access to the parking lot sooner than originally expected.

Indianola, IA · 1d

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Des Moines man sentenced to prison for skate park assault, robberies

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man charged with back-to-back willful injury charges in March and April cases has been sentenced to prison. In March, videos began circulating online that showed individuals taking part in what appeared to be an assault at the Lauridsen Skate Park, which left one person seriously injured. The Des […]

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