DES MOINESSee the cute new addax calf explore her new home at Blank Park Zoo Brian SmithMay 29, 2026, 12:29 p.m. CTVictoria, an addax calf, was born at Blank Park Zoo on May 7, 2026. The addax is the most endangered antelope species, the zoo said.Provided... See more
Iowa DNR flags 3 state beaches for E. coli, algae risks this week Brian Smith The list of Iowa beaches with concerns for swimmers shrank in the second week of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' beach monitoring report. Test results at three Iowa be... See more
Dam to DSM is closing 14 roads. How to get to downtown, farmers market Brian Smith The annual Dam to DSM half marathon will close even more streets in downtown Des Moines. The race, which takes place on Saturday, May 30, will close more than a dozen stree... See more
Drought edges back into Iowa after rain relief, Drought Monitor shows Brian Smith Drought conditions are resurging in Iowa, with abnormally dry conditions spreading across northern Iowa. The increase shows how short-lived the benefits from thunderstorms a... See more
See Griff II cross the stage, ending 6-year run as Drake’s live mascot Brian Smith Griff II has crossed the stage, flipped his tassel and said goodbye to his time at Drake University. After six years of service as the school's live mascot, Griff II settle... See more
