A 5-year-old from central Iowa raised $5,000 to cover adoption fees for every dog at the Marion County Humane Society before Christmas, hoping to speed adoptions at a shelter where some animals wait months or years for homes. Read On…
The ASPCA alleges that Steve Kruse, an unlicensed breeder in West Point, Iowa, continues to sell dogs and use intermediaries to launder puppies, and has sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture for not acting on longstanding concerns. Read On…
A weather update posted early Dec. 13, 2025, warned Ottumwa residents to expect very cold conditions, an 80% chance of snow and accumulating totals of 3 to 5 inches, followed by a bitter overnight low near -8F. Read On…
Responders and bystanders saved three dogs from a two-story house fire in Fort Dodge, Iowa, shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday as crews contended with icy roads and sub-freezing conditions. Read On…
A two-year-old Collie named Doug was rescued from a 20-foot-deep icy pond at a rural Ottumwa home Tuesday afternoon by Volunteer Fire Chief Lauren McIntosh and Deputy Sheriff Marty Wonderland. Read On…
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa will waive adoption fees for dogs and cats six months and older during a weeklong Dec. 8–14 event, part of an effort to place animals in homes for the holidays. Sponsors include Hill's Pet Nutrition. Read On…
Firefighters in Fort Dodge extinguished a late-night blaze at a two-story home on 5th Avenue North that left seven people and six dogs displaced and caused extensive attic damage. Read On…