Check alarms during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
News Desk DES MOINES, Iowa – As temperatures drop and Iowans turn up the heat, the Iowa State Fire Marshal Division is reminding residents to take simple precautions to protect themselves and…
Leaf them be? How to prep your yard before winter
DES MOINES, Iowa — We’re well past peak fall colors in central Iowa, and most trees are losing their leaves. But you may not need to get out the rakes…
Caregiving challenges best met with community efforts
You might not always notice it at first glance, but caregiving is a quiet labor of love that keeps our communities going. Many people provide care for a family member…
Emergency Medical Technician program at Perry DMACC open now
The Des Moines Area Community College’s (DMACC) Perry VanKirk Career Academy is accepting registrations for its spring Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy, providing students an opportunity to gain hands-on emergency…
GOP Congress faces funding deadline, farm bill, lengthy to-do list in year-end session
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 13, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — Voters may have given Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections,…
Fisherman arrested for child endangerment after allegedly taking his son to Coralville Lake while intoxicated
Lang 11/87/26 A fisherman who brought his son to Coralville Lake has been arrested after allegedly doing so while intoxicated. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office encountered 52-year-old Nathan Moses of…
Suspect in Coralville police chase allegedly drove through yard, hitting a fire hydrant a traffic sign
Lang 11/8/26 The suspect in a Coralville police chase allegedly drove through a yard and hit a fire hydrant and a street sign while trying to elude officers. Coralville Police…
Allegedly holding knife to live-in girlfriend’s throat leads to Iowa City man’s arrest
Lang 11/8/26 A Friday afternoon domestic incident at an Iowa City mobile home park allegedly included a man holding a knife to his live-in girlfriend’s throat. The Johnson County Sheriff’s…
Motorist accused of driving through UIHC parking ramp gate arm
Lang 11/8/26 A motorist is accused of driving through a parking ramp gate arm at University of Iowa Health Care. UI Police were called to UIHC Parking Ramp 1 on…
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jasper County in week ending Oct. 31?
Jasper County had three gas stations selling E15 gas at the lowest price of $3.70 per gallon during the week ending Oct. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.…
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra recorded on 15 House passage roll calls during the week ending Sept. 19, 2026
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, a Republican representing Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, was recorded on 15 qualifying House passage roll calls during the week ending Sept. 19, 2026, in the second…
Same premium gas price reported at 3 stations in Hardin County in week ending Oct. 31
The lowest reported price for premium gas in Hardin County was $5.09 per gallon during the week ending Oct. 31, available at three gas stations, according to customer reports submitted…
Iowa woman accused of killing her newborn pleads not guilty
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — A Perry woman accused of killing her newborn in a daycare bathroom has pleaded not guilty to the charges. According to police reports, Stephanie Ubaldo, 20,…
Suspect accused of stealing pillowcase containing thousands of dollars in cash now also accused of throwing rocks at police
Lang 11/8/26 A suspect accused of stealing a pillowcase containing thousands of dollars from a parked car now also faces charges that she threw rocks at Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies.…
Coralville sex offender faces registry violation
Lang 11/8/26 A Coralville sex offender faces a violation of the state registry after allegedly failing to report his current address. 50-year-old Antoine Hendricks was convicted of 3rd Degree Sexual…