Crime
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds $26M Payout for Victim in 2020 Semi Crash
Maggie McQuillen awarded damages for severe injuries sustained in near-fatal collision.
Des Moines Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting After Stabbing Incident
Iowa Attorney General finds police use of deadly force justified in confrontation at mental health facility
Iowa AG Finds Officers Justified in Polk County Shooting
Authorities conclude officers acted legally in confrontation with mentally ill man at crisis center
Weather
Sunny Easter Sunday, Active Weather Week Ahead for Des Moines
Warmer temperatures on Sunday, but multiple rain chances and potential wintry mix in the forecast for the week
Tornado Watch Issued for Southern Iowa
Severe storms expected to impact region until 10 PM
Active Weather Pattern Forecast for Iowa
Severe storms expected in southwest Iowa on Friday
Lifestyle
Iowa Students Invited to Enter Choose Iowa Calendar Contest
Artwork should combine Iowa agriculture with patriotic themes for 250th anniversary celebration.
Kayla Marjorie Cooley, 35, Passes Away in Des Moines
Cooley was a resident of Des Moines, formerly of Kansas City and Great Bend, Kansas.
East Village Emerges as Des Moines' Dining Destination
20 must-try restaurants showcase the neighborhood's eclectic culinary scene.
Business
Nationwide Celebrates 100th Year with Record Sales, AI Plans
The insurance giant continues its growth streak with new technology investments.
Iowa Awards $250,000 for 2026 Summer Youth Internships
Grants will support nearly 200 internship experiences across the state in high-demand fields.
Iowa Advances 'Right to Repair' Bill for Farm Equipment
Legislation aims to give farmers more control over maintenance and repairs.
Science
Iowa State Alum Joins NASA Team for Artemis II Recovery
Madison Tuttle will assist with recovering astronauts after the upcoming Artemis II mission.
Warming Winters Exacerbate Nitrate Pollution in Iowa Drinking Water
Climate change is making the water quality problem even worse for Des Moines and other agriculture-dependent communities.
Warming Winters Exacerbate Nitrate Pollution in Iowa Drinking Water
Climate change is making it harder for Iowa's capital city to keep nitrate levels out of its drinking water supply.
