A century-old oak tree crushed a veteran’s home. Now, he’s living in his truck

Edward Wright, an Army veteran, says he’s reached out to veterans’ organizations, the Red Cross, and FEMA but so far hasn’t ...

'She's traumatized': Family of Lake Worth woman attacked by dog speaks out, police ...

The victim's family said she was hospitalized and suffered a broken forearm, dislocated fingers and a damaged artery.

Family of Afghan refugees finds new beginnings in West Des Moines

An Afghan refugee family finds safety in Iowa after fleeing the Taliban. With community support, they’re rebuilding their ...

Kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than many experts recommend. How to handle it

A majority of parents of kids ages 11 to 12 said their child has a smartphone, a Pew Research Center survey published October ...

Waukee schools lead Iowa in growth, backed by $440 million in facility investments

Waukee’s student enrollment has surged since 2017, climbing from about 10,600 to around 14,000 students in 2025.
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Families on food assistance brace for uncertainty, as government shutdown enters third week

Democrats continue to push for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, while House Speaker Mike Johnson says he ...