The Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines announced the largest expansion in zoo history Monday. Zoo CEO Anne Shimerdla says the expansion and renovation effort will include the “Wild Iowa” exhibit on Iowa’s endangered species. “There are over 100 species listed as endangered or a special concern from the Iowa DNR. And that means that […]
Donald Schmitt, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 25, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral
Roger L. Pomrenke, age 88 , of Lakeside, Iowa died Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
Caring Paws Rescue will host a low‑cost heartworm testing event for dog owners 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 4. The test
Starting next week, visitors to a popular Des Moines-area tourist attraction will get a two-for-one, as Living History Farms in Urbandale
Caring Paws Rescue will host a low‑cost heartworm testing event for dog owners 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 4. The test
