Des Moines News

The extended holiday weekend is getting kicked off in style today with highs in the upper-60s and 70s and plenty of sunshine across the state.

DES MOINES, Iowa - Sen. Tom Harkin's papers from decades in the U.S. Congress will end up at Drake University, not Iowa State University.

This year the event is scheduled for five Fridays from May 31 through June 28th.

It would be easy to say, "Like father, like daughter." Or, you could say she's following in the footsteps of her older sister.

Church groups, Des Moines Police and community organizations all came to an emergency meeting at Evelyn Davis Park Thursday evening to try and find a solution for recent violence.

DES MOINES The Ronald McDonald House is a home away from home for families whose children are getting treatment at local hospitals.

Church groups, Des Moines Police and community organizations all came to an emergency meeting at Evelyn Davis Park to try and find a solution for recent violence.

On my first trip to the beautiful city of Des Moines, Iowa, for McCann Erickson, I met with the General Manager Jeff Trumper.

Iowa investigators say the discovery of blood of a missing 15-year-old girl has diminished hope of finding her alive.

Des Moines Western Gateway music venue Gas Lamp has planned a gigantic weekend of music for Memorial Day weekend.

DES MOINES, Iowa - West Des Moines Water Works has promoted its engineering project manager to general manager.

A new park is coming to the Des Moines metro, but this isn't your typical place to play ball.

West Des Moines police are investigating an early morning accident that sent a car careering off Interstate 235 on to 22nd Street below.

Washington D.C., May 22, 2013 / 05:03 pm .- In letters to top government officials, the U.S. bishops' conference urged a public discussion on the use of unmanned targeted killings, also known as drones, and their moral implications.

West Des Moines, Iowa - Advocacy groups for progressives in Iowa and Wisconsin are holding "Scott Walker Truth Squad" in advance of the Wisconsin governor's appearance Thursday at a Polk County Republican Fundraiser, one of several of appearances before GOP activists that point to a possible presidential run in 2016.

Andrew W.K. will bring The Human Party Machine Solo Tour to Des Moines on Thursday, May 23.

The state legislature has approved an education policy deal that would provide additional school funding.

When Michael Klunder enticed two girls to enter his pickup truck near a rural Iowa school bus stop Monday, it was at least his third kidnapping in a long criminal history in which he was ordered to receive sex offender treatment starting as a teenager.

The deluxe pork tender from Little John's Burgers, a locally owned fast food restaurant on Des Moines' north side.

Ashley Sorenson, 26, of Windsor Heights, right, and Kali Rouse, 26, of West Des Moines enjoy a recent afternoon at Saints Pub and Patio in West Des Moines.