NEWS

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.23 billion after another drawing without a big winner Wednesday night. The numbers selected were: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65 and the…

BOONE— A new statewide project is looking for Iowa volunteers to help researchers track and monitor the state’s at-risk bumble bees. The Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas is a collaboration between the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Iowa…

OTTUMWA -- Nearly half a century after her remains were discovered, the identity of the young woman previously  known as “Lincoln County Jane Doe” has finally been unveiled. Through a multi-agency partnership  leveraging the latest…

By Sam Parsons The official results are in from the city of Oskaloosa’s special election on Tuesday. The next member of Oskaloosa’s city council will be Abu Ibrahim, who won the special election for the…

When you reach a certain level in music, you almost become used to getting props from your peers and fans. But occasionally a moment comes along, a comment or some "flowers" from someone that stands…

DETROIT (AP) — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose nearly 5% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates. But electric vehicle sales growth slowed during the first…

DES MOINES -- Staff with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are currently conducting their annual nighttime spring spotlight surveys across the state, collecting information on Iowa’s deer and furbearer populations. The annual survey…

PELLA -- Central College will welcome Neil Nakadate, author of "Looking After Minidoka: An American Memoir." Nakadate will read from his book during the Writers Reading at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in the Boat,…

By Sam Parsons There is a wind advisory in effect for our area today. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has enacted a Wind Advisory for all of central Iowa today until 10pm. Northwest…

The lineup for "Alabama Jam XVIII," the annual event hosted by Alabama, was announced  yesterday, and it has a decided old school feel. Most of this years "Jam" performers were at their peak from the 80s-00s. Along with…