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Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired hosts Beep Baseball events to celebrate White Cane Day

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired hosts Beep Baseball events to celebrate White Cane Day

Every year on Oct. 15, communities and schools across the nation celebrate White Cane Day, also known as Blind Americans Equality Day, to recognize the declaration and pursuit of independence for the blind and visually impaired community. White...

Owner:  American Government
Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Greene County Shooting

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Greene County Shooting

DES MOINES— In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the September 6, 2025, fatal shooting of Camryn Leroy Stonehocker by Officer Marshall Moore from the Boone Police Department was legally justified. On...

Owner:  American Government
Virtual field trips bring farms and local foods to Iowa classrooms

Virtual field trips bring farms and local foods to Iowa classrooms

Take a trip with us to learn more about healthy local foods! Iowa classrooms are invited to join us for the new Farm to School virtual field trip series, which visits different local farms and vendors to explore healthy produce options. Each...

Owner:  American Government
Iowa Farmer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding USDA Out of More than $1.5 Million in COVID-19 Pandemic Subsidies and Stalking

Iowa Farmer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding USDA Out of More than $1.5 Million in COVID-19 Pandemic Subsidies and Stalking

An Iowa farmer who stole over $1.5 million in agricultural subsidies during the COVID-19 pandemic, stole multiple identities, and stalked a victim and witness in his case, pled guilty on September 19, 2025, in federal court in Sioux City. Tanner...

Owner:  American Government
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Commercial Turkey Flock in Calhoun County

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Commercial Turkey Flock in Calhoun County

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 2, 2025) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian...

Owner:  American Government
Make a game plan: Southbound I-5 and sections of SR 18 and I-90 close Sept. 26-29

Make a game plan: Southbound I-5 and sections of SR 18 and I-90 close Sept. 26-29

Canceled: The closure of southbound I-405 between SR 900/East Sunset Boulevard and SR 167 is canceled due to equipment issues and will be rescheduled to another weekend. The release below has been updated to remove this closure. All other highway...

Owner:  American Government
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Des Moines tightens city camping ban, removing some protections for people experiencing homelessness

Des Moines tightens city camping ban, removing some protections for people experiencing homelessness

Des Moines’ ban on homeless encampments just got tighter. City council members voted to remove exemptions from the camping ban ordinance, which means more people may now be charged and/or fined. It has been a year since the original ordinance was...

Owner:  Iowa Public Radio Inc.
Iowa Ambassadors venture to Europe

Iowa Ambassadors venture to Europe

Local students of Waverly-Shell Rock High School and surrounding areas went on a European music tour through the Iowa Ambassadors of Music this past summer. The trip consisted of traveling to five countries – the United Kingdom, France,...

Owner:  Perrotto Family
Des Moines City Council passes change to public camping ban, Joppa tiny home village approved
Iowa DOT announces detour for Dubuque Bridge construction

Iowa DOT announces detour for Dubuque Bridge construction

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Drivers who travel on the Julien Dubuque Bridge should plan to adjust their schedules for an upcoming construction detour. Construction in 2026 will detour drivers from the U.S. 20 bridge over the Mississippi River and will...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Iowa Football: Hawkeyes Heavy Favorites vs Minnesota Gophers

Iowa Football: Hawkeyes Heavy Favorites vs Minnesota Gophers

The Hawkeyes did just about everything they could to lose their week seven matchup against Penn State. Receivers had drops that led to interceptions. There were penalties that led to points. There was even a blocked field goal attempt returned for...

Owner:  Jay Penske
Des Moines removes fine protections for people sleeping outside
IOWA CLASS 1A REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL: Exira-EHK turns back CAM

IOWA CLASS 1A REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL: Exira-EHK turns back CAM

The chill in the air signifies the end of the fall sports season and the beginning of the postseason. For the CAM volleyball team, that happened on Monday night when they hit the road to take on Exira-EHK. The Spartans would take all three games,...

Owner:  Perrotto Family
Des Moines approves changes to public camping ordinance

Des Moines approves changes to public camping ordinance

Des Moines approves changes to public camping ordinance OLD CHESTERFIELD SCHOOL, A POLICY CHANGE AIMED AT PREVENTING WRONGFUL ARREST LAWSUITS AGAINST DES MOINES POLICE OFFICERS HAS BEEN GIVEN FINAL APPROVAL. THE CITY HAS A PUBLIC CAMPING BAN. IT...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Iowa True Crime –  5 Infamous Serial Killers With Ties to the Hawkeye State

Iowa True Crime – 5 Infamous Serial Killers With Ties to the Hawkeye State

You could definitely describe me as a bit of a true crime junkie. I love listening to true crime podcasts and watching murder documentaries to relax before bed. There's some of you out there who understand... and others who just think I'm a little...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
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