Central Iowa Groundhog Day forecast: Will we see an early spring?

Polk County Paula and the Griff-Hog did not see their shadows Monday morning.

Extreme cold settles in central Iowa for the weekend

DES MOINES, Iowa – Brutally cold conditions have arrived in central Iowa, and it’s going to stay cold for the weekend. Snow ...

Animal shelters seeing improvements across central Iowa

With community support, local animal shelters in central Iowa are seeing improvements to facilities and resources in the new ...
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Miss Rodeo Iowa 2026 receives crown at Central Iowa Fairgrounds

Pageant and rodeo royalty and fans gathered at Central Iowa Fairgrounds on Saturday for the coronation of Miss Rodeo Iowa ...
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How high winds got in central Iowa and how far temperatures will now drop

DES MOINES, Iowa – Very strong winds moved into central Iowa Tuesday night into Wednesday, and they will usher in colder conditions once again. Winds gusted to 68 mph in Carroll and to 66 mph in Des ...

RAGBRAI 53 announces 2026 route through central Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa — RAGBRAI 53 announced its 2026 trail, which stretches across central Iowa during a banquet Saturday evening ...