Des Moines, located where the Raccoon River and Des Moines River meet, officially got it's name on this date in 1857.

There are roughly 500 refugees from Afghanistan and other nations currently in Polk County who are here legally.

Choosing the right dog can mean fewer vet visits and *** longer, healthier life for your furry friend. So which breeds are the healthiest? Australian cattle dogs are known for their longevity ...

Caribou Coffee expands its central Iowa footprint with two new locations. The first opened on Wednesday at the intersection ...

The EPA said in November the DNR should add the segments of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, along with parts of the Cedar, Iowa and South Skunk rivers, to its list identifying 577 water ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce hit the road, Wednesday morning, to celebrate “Des Moines Day” at the Iowa Capitol. 2025 marks the 48th year for the chamber to go ...

Des Moines-based and family-operated Homemakers Furniture store is headed to eastern Iowa. The organization announced Wednesday plans to open a second location in Tiffin, which they said will ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday sided with the Biden administration’s Department of Justice and kept a temporary block on an Iowa law that makes it a state crime for ...

Cody Smith, director of climate initiatives at Iowa Environmental Council, partners with the sustainability office. Last Thursday, before the news of the layoffs, he told IPR that Des Moines had a ...

A nearly year-long legal battle between the Des Moines Art Center and New York-based ... but has deteriorated over time due to Iowa's harsh weather. The center blocked off parts of it it deemed ...

Four leaders of the Afghan community established in Des Moines beginning in 2021 are on a quest to build a mosque and cultural center ...