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Shooting range dispute heads back to court as Warren County considers zoning changes

WARREN COUNTY, Iowa — Controversy continues in Warren County over the use of agricultural land that has been transformed into a shooting range, as nearby residents continue to raise concerns about noise, property values and the county’s handling of the dispute. Nearly three months after a court ruling determined the property must be restored to […]

Warren County, IA · 14h

familyvacationsus.com

This Iowa Soul Food Kitchen Fries Catfish Worth Skipping Lunch For

The catfish here comes Southern fried, golden brown, and parked next to two sides like collard greens and jalapeno corn. That combo alone could reorganize your whole afternoon. The menu keeps going, too. Peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, and lemon cake wait at the finish line for anyone still standing.

Des Moines, IA · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

Kum & Go Is Now Maverik. 6 Things Iowans Should Know About the Change

Your Kum & Go &Rewards points didn’t carry over when the store became Maverik. The changes go well past this. Here’s what Iowans should know now that Kum & Go is Maverik. Maverik confirmed in November 2024 that it planned to put its name on the Kum & Go stores it kept, aiming for one brand across its footprint.

Iowa · 1d

WHO 13

Neighbors of accused Des Moines post office shooter describe quiet, private resident

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Neighbors of the woman accused of shooting co-workers at a Des Moines post office Thursday say they are shaken to learn someone facing such serious charges lived just steps away from them. Jennifer Pledger, 39, of West Des Moines, faces two counts of attempted murder, two counts of willful injury […]

Des Moines, IA · 2d

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The Old-School Iowa Italian Restaurant Where the Spaghetti Is Worth Planning a Drive Around

This family-run Italian spot serves its spaghetti and meat sauce inside a building that used to be a city hall. The water tower out back watches over it like a very tall uncle. The outside is a plain gray building across from a grocery store. Inside, you get wood paneling...

Johnston, IA · 2d

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This Iowa Church Started In A Log Cabin More Than 150 Years Ago

A church in Iowa that offers three Sunday services under one roof has a story that began with logs. The congregation has grown far past anything a cabin could hold. I like how a small start can turn into something big. I believe that makes a place worth knowing. Today...

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Iowa Pulse

Des Moines Man Killed in I-80 Motorcycle Crash Near Altoona

Frederick C. Olson, 61, of Des Moines, died after his motorcycle left I-80 and struck a cable barrier near Altoona, according to Iowa State Patrol. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Des Moines, IA · 9h

WHO 13

E-bike’s lithium battery sparks fire at Des Moines home

DES MOINES, Iowa — Firefighters responded to a Des Moines home after an e-bike’s lithium battery sparked a fire. The Des Moines Fire Department says fire crews were called to a home on Des Moines’ east side around 8:30 a.m. Saturday on reports of a small fire. Crews say the first unit arrived on scene […]

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Wind Chills Drop Into the Teens for Minneapolis, Chicago, Des Moines, and St. Louis as Arctic Cold Front Plows Through Midwest Thursday

DES MOINES, Iowa — An arctic cold front is set to plow through the Midwest on Thursday, bringing another sharp cooldown to the region. Wind chills could fall into the teens on Friday and Saturday mornings, with the cold reaching as far south as the Interstate 70 corridor. Actual air temperatures could also drop into the low to mid-20s in some areas. While this kind of cold is fairly normal for the Upper Midwest in November, it is much less common for the southern parts of the region.

Des Moines, IA · 17h

KCAU 9 News

Leaf them be? How to prep your yard before winter

We're well past peak fall colors in central Iowa, and most trees are losing their leaves. But you may not need to get out the rakes just yet. In fact, environmental experts say not so fast.

Des Moines, IA · 2d

WHO 13

A private-room karaoke lounge could be coming to Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa — Karaoke fans in the Des Moines metro could soon have a new place to sing their favorite songs without having to perform in front of a crowd of strangers. The Midnight Mic, a local pop-up karaoke and events company, is working to open a permanent karaoke lounge featuring private rooms for […]

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Chicago man ordered to repay $83K in Des Moines elder fraud case

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Chicago man has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay more than $83,000 in restitution after working as a courier in a scam targeting an elderly Iowa couple. The Polk County District Court sentenced 28-year-old Ali Mohammed Murtuza Syed after he pleaded guilty...

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Hometown Current

Iowa Select Farms, Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation distribute nearly 9,000 pork loins

WEST DES MOINES — Hundreds of Iowa organizations, including Brooklyn Ruritan Club, will have more to serve at their Veterans Day celebrations this year, thanks to Iowa Select Farms and the Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation’s annual Pork for Patriots program. On Friday, October 23, the Foundation and Iowa Select Farms distributed 8,960 pork loins and event supplies to 249 organizations in 169 Iowa communities across 83 counties. The supplies will help local organizations host Veterans Day celebrations and appreciation events recognizing the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Grinnell Elks Lodge 1266, Poweshiek County Veterans Affairs, American Legion Post 53 in Grinnell and Sons of the American Legion Post 53 in Grinnell also received pork loins as did American Legion Post 19 and Keokuk County Veterans Affairs in Sigourney, American Legion Auxiliary Post 54 in Victor and VFW Post 8797 and American Legion Auxiliary, Williamsburg. The distribution took place at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines, where participating organizations picked up their supplies through a drive-through process, according to a press release. Volunteers from the community, Valley High School football team and Iowa Select team members loaded the pork loins and tableware supplies directly into

Iowa · 1d

The Des Moines Register

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Iowa needs to stay on track to stop the illicit vape problem | Opinion

I was the chief of police in Des Moines for 19 years. I know a law is only as strong as the effort behind it. House File 2677 , passed in 2024, was designed to keep illegal vapes off store shelves. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the state in a challenge to the law, clearing the way for the state's first vapor products directory. Whether it works now depends on whether state and local officials enforce it consistently. The scale of the problem is enormous. Attorney General Brenna Bird has pointed out that illegal Chinese vapes make up more than 80% of vape sales nationwide. Last year, federal agents seized more than 600,000 illegal vape products from a single distributor outside Chicago , much of it smuggled from China. These products are reaching kids in Iowa. According to Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services , 10% of Iowans ages 12 to 17 surveyed reported vaping nicotine in the previous month. Seventy-two percent of Iowa school administrators and staff consider vaping an issue in their schools. Youth vaping remains an ongoing problem, and keeping unauthorized products out of legitimate retail channels is one concrete way to

Iowa · 1d

Country Herald

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Iowa Weather Alert: Invisible Threat Could Ruin Weekend Trips

Overnight refreezing can turn Iowa interstates, bridges and rural highways into dangerous driving hazards.

Iowa · 2d

The US Sun

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Parents face grueling $855 fines if their kids play in the street under bombshell new law in city

A NEW law in one US city has parents facing hefty fines if their kids play in the streets. City officials hope that the new law will keep both kids and streets safer. In Waukee, Iowa, city officials passed an ordinance in September to fine parents that allow their children to play in the streets.

Waukee, IA · 2d

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Former Seaman standout Anna Becker returns to Kansas with Drake

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Former Seaman High School standout Anna Becker returned to northeast Kansas this week with Drake women’s basketball. “I kind of knew it was in the works and that it could be happening and then once it was official, I was ecstatic,” Becker told 13 SPORTS. “It was awesome.”

Topeka, KS · 2d

Country Herald

Iowa Weather Alert: Des Moines Drops 30° by Thursday, Nov. 8-13

A pleasant November warmup is about to give central Iowa one more taste of mild fall weather before temperatures take a noticeable turn toward freezing. Des Moines could reach 67 degrees Monday, but Thursday night brings a projected low of just 31 degrees.

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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana

Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 8h

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