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Popular Iowa Christmas Event Will Not Happen in 2024
For nearly 30 years, folks have been flocking to Northwest Iowa to get their fix of holiday cheer at an event so popular it has more than 16,000 followers on Facebook. But Christmas Acres, just outside of Le Mars, won't be happening in 2024. Over the weekend (October 5), the...
Can You Legally Park On Your Own Yard In Iowa?
Finding a spot to park in front of your Iowa home shouldn't be that hard. There aren't that many people that live here and the biggest city is Des Moines. Unless you live in literally the busiest part of your Iowa town and in an apartment complex, you shouldn't be parking in your yard.
Iowa State Patrol: Driver arrested going 144 mph on I-35
ANKENY, Iowa — An Iowa State Patrol speed project resulted in dozens of cars being stopped on Interstate 35 near Ankeny. Troopers pulled over 30 cars for speeding on Friday between Oralabor and 1st Street, Iowa State Patrol says. One driver was registered going 144 mph. Their excuse? The...
One dead in Waterbury neighborhood fire Sunday night
DES MOINES, Iowa — One person died in a fire late Sunday night in Des Moines’ Waterbury neighborhood. Des Moines Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Paul Parizek said emergency responders were called to a four-plex residence at 500 Polk Boulevard on a report of a fire around 10:56 p.m. Firefighters with the Des Moines Fire Department […]
Who has the best tacos in Iowa? Yelp reveals its users' favorites
Who has the best tacos in Iowa? Yelp, the crowd-sourcing review site, revealed its list of the top taquerias across the nation and found that Flame the Taqueria in Johnston offered the best in the state. Flame, from restaurateur Arturo Mora, opened in 2021 after operating as a food truck for four years. Mora has gone on to open Flame locations in Bondurant and Ankeny, and now operates Roots 95, the globally inspired restaurant in Johnston. ...
Des Moines lawyer appeals disciplinary recommendation
An Iowa attorney with a history of private admonitions is appealing a recommendation that her law license be suspended for failure to respond to a client’s inquiries. The Grievance Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa, which hears disciplinary cases brought by the Attorney Disciplinary Board, is recommending that the court suspend for 30 days […]
Des Moines will soon have Iowa's 2nd 'baby box'
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines hospital will soon be home to Iowa's second Safe Haven Baby Box. The baby box will open at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center following brief remarks on Tuesday. Safe Haven Baby Boxes allow any parent wanting to surrender their child to do...
Urbandale police locate missing elderly woman
URBANDALE, Iowa — Update at 8:02 a.m.: Urbandale police have located 82-year-old Martha Sauer safe. The Urbandale Police Department is asking the public for help locating a missing woman with Alzheimer's and dementia. 82-year-old Martha Sauer, who also goes by Marty, was last seen near Bickford Cottage Senior Living...
Owner of buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty to ‘having an animal at large’
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The owner of a water buffalo that ran loose in a Des Moines, Iowa, suburb for days pleaded guilty for having an animal at large. The owner was fined $105 and court costs Thursday, the Des Moines Register reported. The owner was taking the animal to slaughter when it escaped in August. Police […]
Why Retiring in This Iowa County Might Be the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make
When it comes to retirement, many Iowans are likely planning to move. Maybe to be closer to kids, maybe to be closer to the ocean, or a more desert-like climate. Arizona, anyone?. But for Iowans who are happy sticking around a state with four full, unique seasons, would you entertain...
18-year-old Iowan collects donations to fly to Hurricane Helene victims
ANKENY, Iowa — At just 18-years-old, Nate Fackler is a licensed pilot who wanted to help people impacted by Hurricane Helene. On Monday morning, Fackler and another pilot, Connor Yawn, will be making the six-hour flight to South Carolina. From there, they will make their way directly to North Carolina.
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