ER doctor says Iowans should exercise caution using fireworks
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 08:21 PM courtesy of Top Stories
A UnityPoint Health doctor says fireworks can cause burns, and children should always be supervised....read more..
FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of...
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 07:37 PM courtesy of Top Stories
A top official at the Food and Drug Administration recently overruled government scientists on the availability of two COVID-19 vaccines...read more..
Trump puts Iowa center stage in national 250th celebration
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 07:30 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The Iowa State Fairgrounds will welcome President Donald Trump Thursday night. The event will feature live music, local politicians, fireworks and a speech from Trump. Gates open at noon, and the president is scheduled to speak at 7:30 p.m....read more..
Small skydiving aircraft goes off runway in New Jersey, sending at least 5 to...
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 06:49 PM courtesy of Top Stories
At least five people were taken to a hospital when a small skydiving aircraft went off the end of a runway at an airport in New Jersey on Wednesday evening....read more..
Des Moines police make arrest in deadly overnight shooting
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 06:45 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Des Moines police say they are investigating an overnight shooting that left one person dead....read more..
Former CEO gets no jail time after stealing $250,000 from Ankeny Chamber of C...
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 06:36 PM courtesy of Top Stories
"The embezzlement of over $250,000 from our organization was not only a serious financial crime; it was a profound betrayal of the values that we uphold," the chamber's board president said in a victim impact statement during the sentencing....read more..
Des Moines traffic: Downtown exit reopens after crash closes it down
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 06:28 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Police say there is a minor injury reported with one of the crashes....read more..
Northern Iowa man killed in fireworks accident
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 06:08 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Officials say the man was taken to a hospital, where he later died....read more..
Things To Do in Des Moines this weekend: Fireworks, Independence Day celebrat...
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 05:29 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Check out our list of events and celebrate the 4th of July across the Des Moines metro....read more..
Iowa weather: Heat and humidity returns for the holiday weekend
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 05:28 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Sunny skies and a southwest breeze will bring hotter and more humid conditions back to the state today....read more..
Officials identify man and woman found dead at Webster City home
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 05:22 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Officials say they believe this is an isolated incident and there is no known threat to the public....read more..
Neighbor recounts rescue after Des Moines house explosion
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 05:08 PM courtesy of Top Stories
"It was a big ball of flame that came out the front window," one neighbor remembers from the explosion Monday....read more..
House Republicans push to pass Trump's spending bill amid internal dissent
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 04:56 PM courtesy of Top Stories
House Republicans are striving to pass President Trump's spending cuts and tax breaks bill by July 4, despite opposition from some within their party....read more..
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charg...
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 04:54 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The bond decision came after a jury convicted Combs of federal prostitution-related offenses but acquitted him of sex trafficking and racketeering charges....read more..
New CIA report criticizes investigation into Russia's support for Trump in 2016
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 04:41 PM courtesy of Top Stories
A newly released report from the CIA challenges the work intelligence agencies did to investigate Russia's support for Donald Trump ahead of the 2016 election....read more..
Des Moines man sentenced to 15 years for deadly shooting
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 04:37 PM courtesy of Top Stories
A Polk County jury acquitted Ariante Williams of first-degree murder, but did find him guilty of willful injury....read more..
Answers to frequently asked questions about Iowa water quality, nitrates, tes...
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 04:22 PM courtesy of Top Stories
You've got questions about Central Iowa's water since officials have banned commercial and residential lawn watering due to high levels of nitrates in water sources. We've got answers....read more..
Body of missing swimmer believed to be found in Missouri River near Onawa
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 04:16 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The victim’s body was transported to the Iowa Medical Examiner’s office for formal identification....read more..
Brenna Bird announces re-election campaign for Iowa attorney general, opts ag...
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 04:11 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Attorney General Brenna Bird is staying out of the 2026 gubernatorial race and will instead run for re-election for her current role....read more..
Judge blocks order barring asylum access at border and gives administration t...
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 03:58 PM courtesy of Top Stories
A federal judge has ruled that an executive order by President Donald Trump suspending asylum access at the southern border is unlawful....read more..
Nora Springs celebrates 150th anniversary at Buffalo Days
Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 06:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
Events included a parade, kids' games, water ball, a car and bike show, and fireworks....read more..
Friend of Les Paul gives master class on iconic inventor/musician at Surf
Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 05:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
A master class was presented Saturday by Jim Wysocki, a longtime friend of Les Paul....read more..
BOB JENSEN: Plastic baits can hook fish in summer
Posted Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 08:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
The fish are often willing to eat, but you need to make it easy for them to eat your bait....read more..
Army veteran fights dog ban in Lake Mills with K9 partner
Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
The pair retired after a troop transport they were in was hit by enemy fire....read more..
Master class on Les Paul to be held at new Surf Ballroom Music Experience Center
Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 at 05:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
Presented by Jim Wysocki, Paul's longtime friend and neighbor, this free program offers a rare opportunity to explore Paul’s personal and professional journey through hands-on access to historic artifacts, instruments and inventions from Wysocki’s private collection....read more..
Body of Fonda man recovered from Clear Lake
Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 07:00 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
The individual, identified as Dennis Blume, 54, of Fonda, was located around 5:30 p.m. after an extensive search....read more..
New Riverwalk plaza to be named for Mayor Bill Schickel
Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 04:45 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
In a surprise following the guest speakers, City Administrator Aaron Burnett announced the plaza would be named after Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel....read more..
Reynolds, Pals, receive Mason City Noon Rotary Service Above Self award
Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
This award is presented to citizens of Mason City or elsewhere in Cerro Gordo County who are of high moral character, according to a press release. The recipients have committed their lives to special service to the community, promoting the…...read more..
Clear Lake band camp hosts free concert (copy)
Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 07:45 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
The North Iowa Middle School Band Camp will be holding a free performance at the Clear Lake Band Shell in City Park at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 20....read more..