Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Iowa County in week ending June 28?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Iowa County selling...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Iowa County in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Iowa County selling...

KCCI at 70: Retired anchor Kevin Cooney returns to talk memorable stories from his 4 decades at KCCI
KCCI at 70: Retired anchor Kevin Cooney returns to talk memorable stories from his 4 decades at KCCI WERE YOU BEATEN AS TOM WAS AT THE BEGINNING? THEY WERE PRETTY ROUGH. THERE WAS SOME PHYSICAL ABUSE, NOT TERRIBLY BAD. IT ENDED FAIRLY QUICKLY....

Des Moines man arrested in connection with fatal shooting
A Des Moines man has been arrested in connection with a shooting on Wednesday, July 2, that killed one man. Tywone Morrow, 31, was charged with first-degree murder, a Class A felony, and assault on a police officer, an aggravated misdemeanor,...

It's the vacation paradise Americans love to visit. But spate of people vanishing have tourists terrified
Two tourists arrived in the Dominican Republic within weeks of one another, seeking sun, sand and escape. One washed up dead along the shore. The other still hasn't been found. On June 20, Dorian Christian MacDonald, 38, was found dead in the surf...

Photos, videos from America250 rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Photos, videos from America250 rally in Des Moines, Iowa What *** crowd. Well, I just want to say *** very special hello to Iowa. We have had *** good time. We won so much here we didn't know what to do. There was so much winning here, but we love...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Des Moines County in week ending June 28?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Des Moines County selling...

Majesty on water
All hail the Queen. The Queen II is the undisputed royalty of the West Okoboji Lake and has been for almost 40 years. Large passenger steamboats have had a long history on the Iowa Great Lakes waterways and they are a shared memory and tradition...

1 gas station in cities throughout Des Moines County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Des Moines County selling...

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Des Moines County in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Des Moines County...

Iowa State Patrol increase patrols ahead of busy Fourth of July travel weekend
As central Iowans celebrate Independence Day, officials urge safety during the festivities. URBANDALE, Iowa — Central Iowans are out in full force celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. Whether they’re going to carnivals, backyard grill outs or...

Windschitl launches Iowa congressional campaign & recreation projects updates in Siouxland
The field of candidates for the Iowa 4th congressional district continues to grow on the Republican side, as a longtime state lawmaker is in the race for 2026. State Representative Matt Windschitl, of Missouri Valley, launched his campaign on...

Joy on canvas
For Diane O’Hern the lake is her happy place. She is at home with the waters of Storm Lake and the Iowa Great Lakes. Diane grew up in Alta, near Storm Lake, and her family took a vacation every summer in Okoboji since she was a small child. “Our...

Rejoice: Pop-Tarts Bowl mascots are headed to Ireland
The Pop-Tarts Bowl has announced that the two "surviving" mascots from last year's game will be sent to Dublin, Ireland, for this year's Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium. Frosted Wild Berry and Frosted Hot Fudge Sundae will...

Iowa High band performs in DC’s National Independence Day Parade
WASHINGTON (KPLC) - From Jacketland to the nation’s capital, the Pride of Iowa was one of 22 high school bands that traveled to perform at the 2025 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Iowa High band introduced in National...

Texas disaster adds to US flood costs that exceed $200 billion
The deluge in Texas last week ranks as one of the deadliest and costliest flash floods in US history, highlighting the mounting threat to communities that aren’t prepared for extreme rainfall. It’s too early to know the exact toll of the flooding...

Stilettos on Steel hosts seventh annual Midwest Meetup locally
Sault Ste. Marie is revving up as more than 200 women motorcyclists descend upon the city for the seventh annual Stilettos on Steel Midwest Meetup, a celebration of sisterhood, strength, and scenic rides NEWS RELEASE STILETTOS ON STEEL...

DOLORES FAITH RYLAARSDAM
July 1, 1938– June 15, 2025 Dolores Rylaarsdam, age 86, of Sioux Center, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center in the company of her family. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 20, at...

World discus champ Tausaga, back in SD after China, Europe tours, eyes Tokyo title
Laulauga “Lagi” Tausaga, virtually unrecognized, flew home to San Diego on Sunday, headphones covering her ears and a pink Labubu doll hooked to her backpack. The defending world champion in the discus gathered her gear at Terminal 2 baggage claim...

Our Town Tipton: Garuda Farms Produces Vegetables Differently
TIPTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa is about 84-percent farmland - a testament to the state’s rich soil. But in Our Town Tipton, there’s a thriving farm that doesn’t use any of it. Garuda Farms co-founder, Sean Malone, used to work in freight logistics and...