The week of April 13-19 saw Des Moines metro-area girls track and field competitors make their final push to qualify for the Drake Relays, which takes place April 24-26 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

We start with breaking news at 9- Des Moines police say one person is hurt after a shooting in the áMartin Luther King Junior Parká Neighborhood. It happened on áEast University Avenueá just ...

The Des Moines City Council has indefinitely postponed discussions on revising its conflict of interest policy. Council members cited a busy agenda with other pressing issues as the reason for the ...

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA. A WEST DES MOINES WOMAN IS FACING MULTIPLE CHARGES, INCLUDING CHILD ENDANGERMENT AND ANIMAL NEGLECT. DOCUMENTS SHOW JOYCE ROCHON IS THE PRIMARY PRIMARY CARETAKER OF THREE ...

Aaron Gernes, at the Des Moines Public Library, says Baldacci has been cranking out fascinating tales for nearly 30 years. “He wrote a book in 1996, his first published book, ‘Absolute Power ...

Despite chilly Midwestern winters, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden remains a year-round top attraction thanks to the site's domed conservatory, which is kept consistently balmy to nurture ...

The best time to visit Des Moines is from June through August. Thanks to the summer season's warm temperatures that rest in the mid-80s, conditions are perfect for enjoying the city's outdoor ...

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow, that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Angie Vega Gomez, who went to meet our Lord on April 5th, 2025. Angie passed away peacefully at the age ...

Mostly cloudy with a high of 74 °F (23.3 °C) and a 43% chance of precipitation. Winds S at 7 to 9 mph (11.3 to 14.5 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 66% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 6 ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Bishop William Joensen of the Diocese of Des Moines has released a statement following the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on Monday. Bishop Joensen highlighted Pope ...