A fashion tycoon fell to his death during a hike. His son has been arrested i...
Posted Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 04:46 AM courtesy of Top Stories
Police arrested the son of a Spanish fashion tycoon after reopening the billionaire’s fatal 320-foot fall near Barcelona as a homicide case....read more..
Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump...
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:11 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Key races from Kentucky to Pennsylvania reshape the political landscape. Here are some takeaways...read more..
Des Moines police charge two men in separate May bank robberies
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:08 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Des Moines police say traffic cameras helped officers quickly track down one bank robbery suspect, while detectives also filed charges in a separate downtown case....read more..
Wanted felon arrested after chase and K-9 search in Des Moines
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:03 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Matthew Dicks was arrested after an attempt to evade law enforcement by driving the wrong way on I-235....read more..
Ballard senior overcomes gruesome leg injury to qualify for Iowa state track ...
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:52 PM courtesy of Top Stories
After suffering a devastating leg injury that ended his football season, a Ballard senior battled through pain and rehab to qualify for the Iowa state track meet....read more..
State track 2026: Qualifiers, schedule, tickets and more at Drake Stadium
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:52 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The state meet opens Thursday and runs through Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines....read more..
Ottumwa high school graduate dies in crash hours after graduation
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:50 PM courtesy of Top Stories
An 18-year-old Ottumwa high school graduate died in a car crash hours after graduating, as neighboring communities rally to support her family....read more..
Reptile sanctuary begins cleanup after fire kills 22 animals, displaces more ...
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:41 PM courtesy of Top Stories
After a fire killed 22 animals at Spock’s Sanctuary, volunteers are back inside, scrubbing away soot, salvaging enclosures and beginning the long road to recovery....read more..
Iowa weather: 60s linger through the end of the week with rain returning earl...
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:41 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The storms are done as cooler temperatures settle in. When we will warm up with more rain chances in your Storm Team 8 forecast....read more..
In-person visits required for abortion medication access under new Iowa law
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:32 PM courtesy of Top Stories
A new Iowa law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds will require women to see a provider in person for abortion medication starting July 1, ending telehealth prescriptions in the state....read more..
What Iowa Republicans running for governor said about cancer, cost-of-living ...
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM courtesy of Top Stories
During a KCCI debate, four Republican candidates for governor addressed cancer, water quality, affordability and immigration....read more..
Ankeny named one of the best places to live in U.S.
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 09:53 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Ankeny has been named one of the best places to live in America, climbing to No. 4 nationally in a new U.S. News and World Report ranking....read more..
New Iowa law helps fund center focused on sexual assault survivors
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 09:49 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs new Iowa law that helps fund center focused on sexual assault survivors, including services like medical care, forensic exams and more....read more..
Winterset voters to decide on new recreation and public safety hub
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 09:45 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Winterset residents will vote in November on funding for the proposed Winterset Fieldhouse, which would include sports facilities and a new location for the police department....read more..
Iowa State Fair reveals winner of T-shirt design contest
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 09:36 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Erin Moore of Des Moines won the Iowa State Fair T-shirt contest, with her design set to be sold at merchandise stands during the fair from Aug. 13-23....read more..
Vandals cause $10,000 in damage to Lauridsen Skatepark bathrooms
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 09:35 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Lauridsen Skatepark bathrooms in Des Moines are closed after vandals caused over $10,000 in damage, with repairs currently unscheduled....read more..
Nebraska man charged in Iowa child exploitation sting
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 09:34 PM courtesy of Top Stories
A Nebraska man is facing felony charges after allegedly sending explicit messages to an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl in Altoona....read more..
Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman charged with the attempte...
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 09:07 PM courtesy of Top Stories
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial...read more..
An Iowa man is suing Nintendo after being denied 'Pokémon Professor' status
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 09:07 PM courtesy of Top Stories
An Iowa man is suing Nintendo and Pokémon Company International after being denied “Pokémon Professor” certification despite initially being told he passed the exam....read more..
DART consolidates bus routes in West Des Moines with open house set for June 4
Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 08:59 PM courtesy of Top Stories
West Des Moines is reducing DART bus routes from 20 to 10, with new routes launching June 14....read more..
MCFD responds to house fire Thursday morning
Posted Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
The residents were alerted to the fire by a smoke alarm....read more..
In case you missed it: Mason City Riverwalk tours offer exploration of evolvi...
Posted Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 09:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
More than 30 varieties of native plantings line the corridor, from prairie grasses to trees....read more..
Winnebago County nature center announces Saturday openings this summer
Posted Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 07:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
The building will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on May 23, July 5, Aug. 8 and Sept. 5....read more..
As drug overdoses rise in North Iowa, barriers to care persist due to stigma
Posted Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 05:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
Harm reduction efforts aim to keep people alive long enough to seek treatment when they are ready....read more..
Mason City airport to host its first TSA PreCheck enrollment event
Posted Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
The program was created in October 2011 as a way to provide low-risk travelers with a smoother experience through airport security,...read more..
Britt resident wins $300,000 Iowa Lottery prize
Posted Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 06:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
She won a top prize in the “Ruby Red Crossword” scratch game....read more..
In case you missed it: Plymouth's sign caretaker embraces creativity, resilience
Posted Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
After years of service, the city replaced the old sign with a digital version...read more..
Missing North Iowa teen found safe
Posted Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
A Belmond teen previously reported missing has been located....read more..
Mason City Riverwalk tours offer exploration of evolving environment
Posted Monday, May 4, 2026 at 07:00 AM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
More than 30 varieties of native plantings line the corridor, from prairie grasses to trees....read more..
DNR public meeting on small game set for May 19 in Ventura
Posted Friday, May 1, 2026 at 03:28 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
Small game includes pheasants, quail, partridge, doves, rabbits and squirrels....read more..