Lifestyle
The Breakfast Club Celebrates 5 Years of Indulgent Brunch Expansion
The homegrown Des Moines brunch brand has grown to multiple metro locations with over-the-top menu items and cocktails.
Des Moines Home + Garden Show returns for Valentine's Weekend
Annual expo offers home improvement, decor, and gardening inspiration for spring
Des Moines Summer Program Equips High Schoolers with Career Skills
The Greater Des Moines Partnership's 'Career Ready Collective' aims to address the skills gap and prepare students for future success.
Economics
Iowa Fuel Prices Edge Higher in Latest Report
Gas and diesel costs rise slightly, while natural gas prices decline
Iowa Gas Prices Rise 4 Cents to $2.54 Average
Statewide average up from previous week's price
Iowa Fuel Prices Dip Slightly in Latest Report
State gas and diesel prices down from last week and year-ago levels
Crime
Iowa Court Rules Home Daycare Provider Committed Child Abuse After Infant Death
Daycare operator's license revoked following Supreme Court ruling on 2023 incident
Des Moines Man Arrested After Assault, Officers Injured
Police say Sie Lee Jones, 25, assaulted a man and resisted arrest, injuring two officers
Iowa Offers Free Ring Cameras to Domestic Violence Survivors
Partnership between state, Amazon, and domestic violence coalition provides security devices to victims
Sports
Drake women's basketball ends losing streak, takes down Indiana State
Bulldogs snap five-game skid with 88-70 victory over Sycamores in tense matchup
Iowa State's Batemon, Lipsey Praise Momcilovic's Clutch Fadeaway 3
Teammates react to the sophomore's game-winning shot against rival
NBA Star Jaylen Brown Explores UFC Future
Celtics All-Star in talks with Dana White about potential MMA transition after basketball career
Health
Iowa Advances Bill Allowing Over-the-Counter Ivermectin, Restricting SNAP
Legislation also codifies waivers for federal nutrition programs and bans certain food dyes in school meals.
Iowa Governor Proposes Smoking Tax Hike
Reynolds cites high lung cancer rates as reason for new taxes on cigarettes and vaping products.
Iowa Lawmakers Aim to Restrict Teen Tanning, Boost Pediatric Cancer Research
New bills target rising melanoma rates and lack of funding for childhood cancer treatments.
