The board of the state’s largest school district has voted to give interim superintendent Matt Smith the job permanently. Smith was named interim superintendent of the Des Moines schools almost one year ago after former superintendent Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE agents. District leaders say Smith has expanded outreach for multilingual families and helped […]
Sue Blankenhagen, age 78, of Pocahontas, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Laurens Care Center in Laurens, Iowa.
Jimmy Ray Garton, age 71, of Marathon, Iowa died October 1, 2026 at UnityPoint Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Memorial
Storm Lake’s miniature golf course is changing hands. The Storm Lake City Council has approved the sale of Reel Time Rentals’
An Alton man has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor
Storm Lake’s miniature golf course is changing hands. The Storm Lake City Council has approved the sale of Reel Time Rentals’
