Kristofer Zech pleaded guilty to his third OWI in connection to a March 2024 crash that killed 22-year-old motorcyclist Spencer Rush. Read More

PLEASANT HILL, Iowa - A child is in the hospital after being hit by a car in Pleasant Hill, authorities told Local 5. Pleasant Hill police responded to the accident at Northeast 56th Street and ... Read More

Forecasters at the National Weather Service are warning of flood risks for the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers in Des Moines. Read More

Monday's storm system produced two tornadoes in Gregory County and a third near Alvord, Iowa, in Lyon County, the National Weather Service said on Thursday. The Iowa tornado traveled about two miles ... Read More

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Iowa Interstate Railroad and Jasper County, Iowa, on Wednesday announced the launch of the Newton Rail Park, a 367-acre industrial park to feature biofuel and manufacturing industries and offering ... Read More

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Local leaders and representatives from Iowa Interstate Railroad on July 30 gathered in the rotunda of the county courthouse in Newton to celebrate the finalized land acquisition and the official ... Read More

The warning also includes the Des Moines River at SE 6th Street, impacting parts of Polk, Warren and Marion counties. It is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday morning to a crest of 25.8 feet, ... Read More

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Jasper County and Iowa Interstate Railroad finalized a joint land purchase to launch a new rail park in Newton. Read More

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Jasper County and Iowa Interstate Railroad have announced the Newton Rail Park, which will act as hub for economic and industrial development. Read More

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The Municipal Transit Administration is offering free "demand response" transportation during the duration of the U.S. Highway 136 bridge closure. Read More

The Raccoon River is expected to reach moderate flood levels of 12 feet after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30. It will crest at 14.8 feet around 1 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, according to NWS forecast. A flood ... Read More

There are multiple road closures in Eastern Iowa due to storms and flooding.The 16th Avenue Bridge over the Cedar River will be closed Thursday, July 31, for f ... Read More

Effective immediately, Otis Road SE is closed between the Cargill south entrance and the entrance to Prairie Park Fishery ... Read More

CORALVILLE, IOWA (IOWA'S NEWS NOW) - Traffic is blocked on the left lane of I-80 eastbound between exit 239 and U.S. 6, just west of Coralville, following a traffic crash Wednesday morning. Read More

Around 6:15 this morning, the Iowa Department of Transportation reported a train derailment on IA 3 in Goldfield. That incident is blocking IA 3 in both directions. A detour is in place that takes ... Read More

SIOUX CITY, Iowa ( KCAU) - A pursuit that ended in Sioux City on Tuesday afternoon has ended with one person arrested. According to the Iowa State Patrol (ISP), the incident began on Highway 12 just ... Read More

SPENCER, Iowa (KTIV) - Folks in Spencer, Iowa know too well what it's like to try and pick up the pieces after a natural disaster following June 2024's flooding. On Tuesday, July 29, they're cleaning ... Read More

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Jasper County and Iowa Interstate Railroad to officially launch a 367-acre industrial development designed to power the next generation of biofuels Wednesday at the Jasper County Courthouse. Read More

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Axios Visuals Iowa is on pace to report its lowest traffic death count since 2020, according to new state data. Why it matters: The data suggests that recent safety efforts - and possibly increased ... Read More