Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated across the country on Monday and here in the metro, there are a variety of opportunities for people to get involved. DMPS Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts The Des Moines Public Schools is holding their annual MLK Day celebration Monday with superintendent Dr.

Hosted by the Rev. Rob Johnson and 100 volunteers, the Fueling Hope Gas Giveaway helps families by providing free gas.

Robert Gonzales, 53, of Des Moines pleaded guilty to robbery and kidnapping charges after forcing a woman to withdraw cash at several ATMs in June.

Casey's customers in the Des Moines metro can order wings in five new flavors via the company's new "made-to-order" wings.

Birdland Pool, a favorite summer hangout spot on the north side, could be shuttered as the city faces budget cuts from state property tax changes.

Des Moines metro restaurants occasionally offer one-off dinners featuring famous chefs, wines, sushi, and more. Find out where to go.

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for distributing fentanyl that led to the death of a 1-year-old child, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Iowa.

A nearly year-long legal battle between the Des Moines Art Center and New York-based artist Mary Miss has ended in a $900,000 settlement and sparked a public art advocacy fund.

West Des Moines has a plan to deal with a busy, controversial piece of Ashworth Road when it begins a complete renovation of the busy east-west corridor next year.

There are over two dozen goals the district hopes to achieve by the year 2030, and one of its notable objectives is decreasing chronic absenteeism by more than 20%.

DES MOINES, Iowa (CN) --- New York City artist Mary Miss and the Des Moines Art Center announced a settlement of Miss’ lawsuit Tuesday that will result in demolition of the outdoor art installation created on the edge of a lagoon nearly 30 years ago. Miss will be paid $900,000 in exchange for dropping her claims against the art center.

The future of Des Moines sustainability programs remains in limbo after the city laid off the people overseeing such efforts in response to a shortfall in the next fiscal year's budget.