Visitors can now see live sharks up-close at central Iowa zoo’s aquarium

Iowa’s largest zoo is adding sharks to its Big Reef Aquarium for the first time. Two bamboo sharks, named Snoopy and Pluto, were introduced this week at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines. Zoo spokesman Alex Payne says the light brown, spotted sharks are slender …

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ARL of Iowa rescues 'confused hen' found outside Buffalo Wild Wings in Des Moines

ARL of Iowa rescues 'confused hen' found outside Buffalo Wild Wings in Des Moines THE ROAD? TO GET TO BUFFALO WILD WINGS? APPARENTLY, CHICKEN WANTED MORE WINGS. THE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF IOWA FOUND A HEN OUTSIDE THE B-DUBS ON SOUTHEAST 14TH. …

Western Iowa Conference looking to future

With the coming departure of Audubon from the Western Iowa Conference in 2027, possible new members have been lining up to consider invitations to one of western Iowa's most prestigious athletic leagues. At least 10 schools, most of them currently …

Northeast Iowa rallies for Bike Month with over 200 bicycles collected ...

This May, in celebration of Bike Month, residents, schools, and local partners across Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek counties came together to support Upper Explorerland’s Safe Routes to School’s “Recycle Your Bicycle” initiative. The …

What is Happening With Iowa Crops?

USDA released the latest Crop Progress report on Monday, June 16. Here’s a closer look at recent weather and the status of Iowa’s most important crops halfway through June. Weather “Strong storms swept through parts of northern Iowa last week, bringing …

Californians Moving To Iowa Are In For A Rude Surprise

Why on Earth would someone move to Iowa? Well... strong agricultural sector, friendly communities, and relatively low cost of living, making it an attractive place for families and those seeking a Midwestern lifestyle. I stole that from here, but it brings …

Iowa Softball Signs 3 More for 2025-26

The University of Iowa softball team has added three new players to its roster for the 2025-26 season: Nailyn Marshall, Leah McAnally, and Avery Sapp. Announced by head coach Stacy May-Johnson, Marshall has three seasons of eligibility, while McAnally and …

Iowa crime: Man accused of stealing around $40,000 from mother with Alzheimer’s

Iowa crime: Man accused of stealing around $40,000 from mother with Alzheimer’s Updated: 1:17 PM CDT Jun 18, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ A man has been charged for allegedly stealing almost $40,000 from his mother, who has dementia and Alzheimer’s, KCRG …

Iowa church leaders dispute claims that children were harmed after 88 kids removed from camp

NEW TONIGHT, WE ARE HEARING FROM THE ORGANIZERS OF A RELIGIOUS CAMP IN SOUTHEASTERN IOWA, WHERE 88 CHILDREN WERE REMOVED LAST WEEK. KCCI’S PEPPER PURPURA IS IN STUDIO TONIGHT. PEPPER. THE FOLKS THERE SAY NOBODY WAS IN DANGER. THEY DID. STACEY LOUISA COUNTY …