Central Iowa Shelter and Service is preparing for an influx of guests as winter weather hits Des Moines. The 24-hour homeless ...

As a 2023 law restricting schools from curriculum and instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation for kindergarten through 6th grade remains challenged in court, state lawmakers on ...

For our private institutions, honestly, this bill should be the least of their worries,” Rep. Taylor Collins, R-Mediapolis, ...

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee voted to advance two bills Tuesday, including one that would give medical practitioners the right to not perform a medical service if it violates their conscience.

Lance Thornton has his hands full these days. He purchased Josiah White’s Quakerdale Foundation site north of New Providence in February 2024 and ever since then, he has been busy ...

Here are seven other Des Moines-area restaurants we'd recommend for the USA TODAY Restaurant of the Year list in 2025.

It’s a nod to the classic line from “Night of the Living Dead,” and it’s just as unforgettable as the film itself. For those ...

The Des Moines Children's Museum says it is looking for a new home. It's been a go-to for families with young children for the last seven years at Valley West Mall. Last week, Valley West Mall went up ...

In one of the most anticipated debuts in NBA history, Luka Dončić introduced himself to Lakers fans in winning fashion, helping Los Angeles to a dominant 132-113 victory ...

In the heart of Iowa’s capital, there’s a restaurant that’s more alive than dead, despite its name. Zombie Burger + Drink Lab ...

Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark co-signed the idea of WNBA expansion to Kansas City on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, during the WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards at the T-Mobile Center.

The global chemical maker Bayer is backing an expanded effort to shield itself from lawsuits alleging its popular weedkiller ...