USS Des Moines supporters say they want to grab people’s imaginations, rather than hold out for the finer points of local authenticity. “World War II veterans are dying off at the rate of ...

The USS Iowa submarine (SSN-797) will be the fifth U.S. Navy vessel named in recognition of the 29th state. The fourth such vessel, the USS Iowa battleship (BB-61), saw service during World War II ...

The USS Des Moines was a peacekeeping ship during the Cold War era that last sailed in 1961. ... Opponents of the plan are concerned the 716-foot cruiser will obstruct lake views and stargazing, ...

In 2011, North Carolina and Michigan State men's basketball competed in the "Carrier Classic" on the USS Carl Vinson. A number of men's and women's college basketball games have since followed, ...

des moines police say they are using a new fireworks team during the 4th of july holiday, and th GET LOCAL BREAKING NEWS ALERTS The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox.

LT Leon Associates plans to build its office with a rooftop deck adjacent to the planned Central Place Levee Trail in Des Moines.

The 119th "Iowa Picnic," celebrated Aug. 17 aboard the deck of the USS Iowa, however, drew only 160 participants, a testament to how a great tradition endures despite, as the article notes, how ...

A Milwaukee commission on Wednesday unanimously rejected a proposal to dock the USS Des Moines, a retired warship, along its lakefront. Skip to main content Skip to main content. Register for more ...

A Hollywood actor who portrayed a soldier in an academy award-winning movie is helping raise money for a variety of veterans causes, including repair of the USS Iowa. Gary Sinise — who played ...

A Milwaukee commission on Wednesday unanimously rejected a proposal to dock the USS Des Moines, a retired warship, along its lakefront. Should Racine pursue the ship for its own lakeshore? A group ...