Trump shuns 'ex-presidents club' — and the feeling is mutual
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:22 AM courtesy of Top Stories
Like so many other presidential traditions, Trump seemed happy to flout them. Now that he's left office, it's hard to see him embracing the stately, exclusive club of living former presidents....read more..
Metro Des Moines food trucks adapt to changing conditions as they ride out th...
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:19 AM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
Without large events or warm weather, central Iowa food trucks are turning to new business models. ...read more..
Cerro Gordo County receiving more than $193,000 in funds through state of Iow...
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:18 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
Butler gets $104,379.20, Franklin County gets $93,245.64, Kossuth gets $145,913.10, Worth gets $58,731.77 and Wright gets $123,783.81....read more..
Iowa conspiracy theorist Doug Jensen stays in custody, ordered to DC
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:13 AM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
Washington-based U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly halted the release of Douglas Jensen that had been ordered by a federal magistrate judge in Iowa on Thursday. ...read more..
Dry January is moist for some at the rocky start of 2021
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10:56 AM courtesy of Top Stories
A raging pandemic, tumultuous presidential election and deadly Capitol insurrection have combined to make the annual tradition of Dry January more moist than air-tight for some....read more..
Des Moines man charged in Capitol riots stays in custody, ordered to DC
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 09:58 AM courtesy of Top Stories
Washington-based U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly halted the release of Douglas Jensen that had been ordered by a federal magistrate judge in Iowa on Thursday....read more..
Iowa reports 9 additional COVID-19 deaths Saturday
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 09:57 AM courtesy of Top Stories
The Iowa Department of Public Health on Saturday reported 1,369 new positive COVID-19 cases and additional deaths....read more..
'Peanuts' pen pals find comfort in correspondence
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 09:56 AM courtesy of Top Stories
After learning of a friend’s efforts to write to people at a Denver nursing home, this man felt called to do the same, putting to use his beloved “Peanuts” cards and stationery sets, collected and hoarded over many years....read more..
21-year-old Iowa State student found dead at sorority is identified; no foul ...
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 09:46 AM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
Ames Police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old after she was found unconscious at an Iowa State sorority house Friday. ...read more..
Michigan Mega Millions ticket wins $1 billion jackpot
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 09:38 AM courtesy of Top Stories
Friday night's drawing came two days after a ticket sold in Maryland matched all six numbers drawn and won a $731.1 million Powerball jackpot....read more..
Larry King, CNN talk-show legend, dies at 87 after being hospitalized with CO...
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 09:36 AM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
Larry King, the Brooklyn-bred man who became cable TV's most well-known talk-show host, died Saturday after being hospitalized for COVID-19 He was 87. ...read more..
Winter weather outlook: Latest timing, totals for incoming snow
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 09:19 AM courtesy of Top Stories
The National Weather Service has begun to issue a winter weather advisory and a hazardous weather outlook for parts of the state....read more..
CDC reports record number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations as states struggle w...
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 08:42 AM courtesy of Top Stories
While vaccinations are taking off, more states are complaining that they don't have enough vaccine....read more..
Videocast: Snow on the Way
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 08:37 AM courtesy of Top Stories
Snowy Outlook...read more..
Here are the movies scheduled to come out in 2021
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 07:41 AM courtesy of Top Stories
There are still numerous movies slated for release in 2021, although you may have to wait a while to see them in theaters....read more..
Mason City officials planning for as much as $42 million in capital improvements
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 07:30 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
Downtown hotel costs and riverwalk work are some of the top line items....read more..
Legendary talk show host Larry King dead at 87
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 07:28 AM courtesy of Top Stories
Longtime talk show host Larry King has died in Los Angeles. He was 87....read more..
The Timbers: Northwood's lumber-themed event center readies for use
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 06:15 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
The multi-year transformation of a former lumberyard into a community events center in downtown Northwood is nearly complete....read more..
Former nun starts dating during pandemic
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 05:10 AM courtesy of Top Stories
Alison McCrary said it was the hardest decision she has ever made, but is following her heart to find love after being a nun....read more..
This 81-year-old nursing assistant was recognized for perfect attendance duri...
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 04:51 AM courtesy of Top Stories
During a year like no other, she said she must put her own health aside for others....read more..
Shabby treatment of Guard soldiers sparks outrage
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 01:17 AM courtesy of Breaking News from GazetteOnline
Thousands of National Guard troops from around the nation, including scores from Iowa, deployed to Washington to protect the hallmarks of democracy. But images of soldiers being relegated to rest on......read more..
Surf Ballroom becomes National Historic Landmark
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 01:15 AM courtesy of Breaking News from GazetteOnline
CLEAR LAKE — A north-central Iowa venue best known for hosting the last concert of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson before the trio died in a 1959......read more..
Mega Millions $1 billion jackpot is the third largest in US history. The winn...
Posted Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 12:39 AM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
The Mega Millions jackpot on Friday was worth an estimated $1 billion, making it the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history. ...read more..
Facebook users report being logged out
Posted Friday, January 22, 2021 at 11:00 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Many Facebook users reported they were involuntarily logged out of the platform Friday night....read more..
Friday Night Hoops: Scores and highlights from around the area
Posted Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:54 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Top-ranked Pella was eager to get back on the court...read more..
Family identifies ISU student found dead in sorority parking lot
Posted Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:21 PM courtesy of Top Stories
"Olivia was the light of our lives," the family released in a statement....read more..
Former Make-A-Wish Iowa CEO arrested on theft charges
Posted Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:20 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The former CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa has been arrested and charged with first-degree theft and unauthorized use of a credit card, jail records show....read more..
The Mega Millions jackpot is $1 billion; here are the winning numbers
Posted Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:02 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be worth a staggering $1 billion ....read more..
Iowa’s Surf Ballroom designated National Historic Landmark
Posted Friday, January 22, 2021 at 09:56 PM courtesy of Top Stories
A north-central Iowa venue best known for hosting the last concert of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson before the trio died in a 1959 plane crash is now a National Historic Landmark....read more..
Snowy start to the weekend
Posted Friday, January 22, 2021 at 09:55 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Meteorologist Jason Sydejko brings the latest in KCCI weather....read more..