2 women arrested after running out of gas in stolen car, calling cops for help
News Desk Two women called Lyon County police when the car they had stolen ran out of gas, according to court documents.
December 2025
Man freed after Iowa trench collapse
Emergency crews were called to the scene of a partial trench collapse that trapped a sewer worker on the southeast side of Des Moines Friday morning.
Senators call for highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine
Swabs from birds’ mouths are placed in tubes and tested for avian influenza virus. (Photo by Erica Spackman/USDA) Nearly two dozen U.S. senators urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in…
Powerball jackpot reaches $1B for second time in 2025
For the second time this year, the Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion, giving players a chance at one of the largest prizes in game history.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill allowing other ‘end of life options’ for terminally ill patients
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying Bill, which will allow terminally ill patients to end their lives on their own terms, with strict safeguards in place,…
Who among former East Central Iowa area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Dec. 15?
These ex-East Central Iowa area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Dec. 15. Adam Mattes Bethel Royals Guard Senior 6′3″ 190 Newton High School…
Iowa man accused of hiding cameras in porta potties indicted federally
DES MOINES, Iowa (WHO) — An Iowa man who has been charged with sexual exploitation for allegedly hiding cameras in portable toilets at a Des Moines park and at a…
MercyOne releases most popular baby names in Iowa for 2025
Wondering if your baby name is recently popular? MercyOne has released a list of the most popular names this year!
Former Gov., U.S. Ambassador Terry Branstad receives Iowa Award
DES MOINES, Iowa — It was a packed rotunda at the Iowa State Capitol building on Thursday morning, with some prominent politicians under Iowa’s gold dome. The crowd was there…
Iowa State Fair teases 2026 Grandstand acts in new photos
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair released its first teaser photos for two of the 2026 Grandstand acts. On Tuesday, the fair released the photos below on its…
Weather Service Information Update for Hazardous Weather this Weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has released updated information about the potential for hazardous winter weather heading into the weekend. Expect accumulating snow and frigid…
4 Your Money | To Dividend, Or Not To Dividend
Dividend investing is traditionally thought of as a safer, steady approach. James Nelson, Financial Planner at NelsonCorp Wealth Management, joins us to explain why dividend investing is no longer the…
Rock Island firefighters respond to attic fire
The Rock Island Fire Department was called to an attic fire last night, according to a news release from the city. Firefighters responded to a report of electrical malfunctions and…
New restrictions on what SNAP can buy in 2026: Here’s what to know
Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia and Tennessee are joining 12 other states in adding waivers that will redefine what types of food can be purchased with SNAP dollars…
Camanche students will have expanded learning experiences after winter break
Camanche Middle School and Chamanche High School will introduce expanded learning experiences when students return from winter break, a news release says. From Jan. 5-9, both schools will step away…