Former Polk County jailer sentenced for smuggling contraband into jail
The man was originally accused of bringing the narcotic K2 into the jail for an inmate "on multiple occasions." ...
Dome for the Holidays at the Des Moines Botanical Garden
The Des Moines Botanical Garden’s first-ever Dome for the Holidays event has been such a huge hit that organizers had to ...
Baby Japanese Macaque sees -- and tastes -- first snow in Iowa
A baby Japanese Macaque got her first look -- and taste -- of snow in Des Moines, Iowa. According to the Blank Park Zoo, Yumi ...
City of Des Moines warns residents against false winter parking restrictions
The city said residents of at least one Des Moines neighborhood received letters that appeared to be from the city of Des ...
Charter bus available for Iowa State fans traveling to Big 12 championship game in Dallas
The Windstar Lines bus company is providing round-trip service from central Iowa to Dallas so Cyclone fans can see the Big 12 ...
Baby Monkey Gets First Taste Of Snow At Iowa Zoo
Do you remember your first snow day? An adorable video from the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa, shows a baby monkey ...
Charter high school slated to open in Des Moines' East Village for 2025-26 school year
Backed by a billionaire, Des Moines Prep, a charter high school, to open in the East Village in fall 2025. It will occupy a ...