Judge: Nursing home fired worker who complained of supply shortages
A caregiver at an Iowa nursing home was fired after expressing concern with her employer’s alleged refusal to purchase supplies for residents.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Des Moines homeless man killed in Thursday severe storms
Several hundred thousand homes and businesses were without power Thursday after severe storms swept through the Midwest — damaging buildings and structures...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Celebrate summer with these 10 festivals in the Des Moines metro area
As summer starts heating up, so too are central Iowa's festivals. Make sure to buy enough sunscreen — you're going to need it while you're meandering throu...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
High nitrate levels prompt a lawn watering ban for 600,000 people in central Iowa
Central Iowa Water Works — the regional water authority that serves one in five Iowans — has issued a lawn watering ban in the Des Moines area. It’s th...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
West Des Moines man’s body recovered from southern Iowa lake
The body of a missing 70-year-old West Des Moines man was recovered from Sun Valley Lake after a two-day search.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market
Mark Good, a prostate cancer survivor, is advocating for early screening as Iowa faces high rates of prostate cancer diagnoses and deaths this year.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
WATCH LIVE: Iowa Boys State Soccer Finals Games, Results and Highlights
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa High School Boys State Soccer Tournament is June 3 to June 7 at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines. Stream the games LIVE on K...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
PPP fraud suit names Centerville chamber, two country clubs and a nonprofit
DES MOINES — A local chamber of commerce, two country clubs and a Wapello County nonprofit are among 40 Iowa organizations facing federal fraud allegations...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Former Des Moines superintendent to prison for 2 years
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district who was arrested last year in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been sente...
May 30, 2026Open source
Urbandale woman charged following multiple hit-and-run incidents in central Iowa
An Urbandale woman is facing multiple charges following several reports of hit-and-run crashes in Des Moines on Friday.
May 30, 2026Open source
Iowa lawyer sanctioned for dishonesty, wide-ranging ‘trail of deception’
The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the license of a Des Moines attorney accused of incompetence and “fleecing” her clients.
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines residents voice concerns over rising nitrate levels in water as summer begins
With rising nitrate levels, families in central Iowa face restrictions and concerns this summer. Amid this, Central Iowa Water Works may enforce stricter mea...
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines East senior Kiya James ready to play softball on the big stage at UCLA
From Des Moines to the West Coast, Kiya James makes history as Iowa's first softball player to earn a scholarship to UCLA. 🌟 Find out her incredible story!
May 30, 2026Open source
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa City cleaning flooded basements, downed branches after storms
Crews for Cedar Rapids worked through the night Friday to investigate the cause of water in basements in the NewBo and Czech Village districts — bringing i...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn picks state lawmaker as running mate
Derek Wulf, a state lawmaker and farmer from Hudson, is Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn’s pick for a running mate and lieutenant governor...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Robert Rotter achieves his goal: U.S. marshal
Robert Rotter woke up last Tuesday as the Iowa County sheriff but went to bed that night as the new U.S. Marshal of the Northern District of Iowa. He was con...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Brief tornado confirmed in eastern Iowa on Thursday
The National Weather Service has identified a brief, weak tornado from thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Iowa nursing home added to federal list of the nation’s worst care facilities
A northeast Iowa nursing home repeatedly cited for medication errors has been added to the federal list of the nation’s worst care facilities.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Salinas’ Jensen back with Cubs Triple A affiliate
Salinas High graduate Ryan Jensen is pitching this summer for the Chicago Cubs Triple A team in Iowa
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Game against Joplin Jailbirds a homecoming for Weller
This week’s two-game MINK League series pitting the Joplin Jailbirds against the visiting Carroll (Iowa) Merchants was not just a matchup of two of the lea...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Cedar Falls native, ex-Hawkeye offensive lineman finds next chapter in apparel brand Stally
After six NFL seasons, former Iowa offensive lineman Ike Boettger is building a new legacy through Stally, a faith-forward lifestyle apparel brand rooted in...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Iowa governor candidate Lahn picks state lawmaker Wulf of Hudson as running mate
Derek Wulf, a state lawmaker and farmer from Hudson, is Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn’s pick for a running mate and lieutenant governor...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Northeast Iowa Community College announces graduates, dean’s list
Northeast Iowa Community College has announced its spring 2026 graduates and the students on its dean’s list.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Three Iowa Libertarian candidates face challenges for place on 2026 general election ballot
Iowa Republicans are challenging three Libertarian candidates’ place on the 2026 general election ballot based on paperwork errors, taking these challenges...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Iowa Rep. Derek Wulf tapped to join GOP governor candidate Zach Lahn’s campaign as running mate
Iowa Rep. Derek Wulf, R-Hudson, will be Republican governor candidate Zach Lahn’s running mate in the 2026 election, Lahn’s campaign announced Friday.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Reynolds: State IT jobs will be filled by Iowans after privatization move
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday the state is committed to maintaining an Iowa-based workforce after contracting with private companies to manage state...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Fort Dodge man’s murder conviction upheld
The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Fort Dodge man convicted in the 2023 shooting of a teenager. On Wednesday, the Court ruled that I
Jun 12, 2026Open source
The land before time: American settlers completely remade Iowa, transforming it for better and for worse
"America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt, and erased again."
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Iowa governor candidate Lahn picks state lawmaker Wulf of Hudson as running mate
Derek Wulf, a state lawmaker and farmer from Hudson, is Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn’s pick for a running mate and lieutenant governor...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa City cleaning flooded basements, downed branches after storms
Crews for Cedar Rapids worked through the night Friday to investigate the cause of water in basements in the NewBo and Czech Village districts — bringing i...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn picks state lawmaker as running mate
Derek Wulf, a state lawmaker and farmer from Hudson, is Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn’s pick for a running mate and lieutenant governor...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Robert Rotter achieves his goal: U.S. marshal
Robert Rotter woke up last Tuesday as the Iowa County sheriff but went to bed that night as the new U.S. Marshal of the Northern District of Iowa. He was con...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Brief tornado confirmed in eastern Iowa on Thursday
The National Weather Service has identified a brief, weak tornado from thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Iowa nursing home added to federal list of the nation’s worst care facilities
A northeast Iowa nursing home repeatedly cited for medication errors has been added to the federal list of the nation’s worst care facilities.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Salinas’ Jensen back with Cubs Triple A affiliate
Salinas High graduate Ryan Jensen is pitching this summer for the Chicago Cubs Triple A team in Iowa
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Oswego’s Dontrell Young, a seven-time state track medalist, commits to Iowa State for football
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Game against Joplin Jailbirds a homecoming for Weller
This week’s two-game MINK League series pitting the Joplin Jailbirds against the visiting Carroll (Iowa) Merchants was not just a matchup of two of the lea...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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