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Des Moines traffic: Crash blocking center lanes on 35/80 - KCCI
Des Moines traffic: Crash blocking center lanes on 35/80 KCCI
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:32 am
Tax cuts that work for Iowa families are the center of the law we passed | Opinion - The Des Moines Register
Tax cuts that work for Iowa families are the center of the law we passed | Opinion The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:28 am
Can’t we make phones stop functioning during driving? | Letters - The Des Moines Register
Can’t we make phones stop functioning during driving? | Letters The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:24 am
Des Moines EMS calls drop for the first time in years - Axios
Des Moines EMS calls drop for the first time in years Axios
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:19 am
A trans man sued an employer for discrimination. It could be the last such case in Iowa - The Des Moines Register
A trans man sued an employer for discrimination. It could be the last such case in Iowa The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:03 am
A car fire nearly took Ako Abdul-Samad's life. It prompted a new journey of reflection. - The Des Moines Register
A car fire nearly took Ako Abdul-Samad's life. It prompted a new journey of reflection. The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:02 am
An Iowan started a nonprofit to help fund health care expenses. Then she was hit by a car. - The Des Moines Register
An Iowan started a nonprofit to help fund health care expenses. Then she was hit by a car. The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:01 am
Hines: The Big 12 is looking for new powerhouses. Who will emerge in this new era? - The Des Moines Register
Hines: The Big 12 is looking for new powerhouses. Who will emerge in this new era? The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:15 am
We simulated the 2025 Cy-Hawk game in EA Sports College Football 26: Who won? See here - The Des Moines Register
We simulated the 2025 Cy-Hawk game in EA Sports College Football 26: Who won? See here The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:06 am
Iowa's largest urban area faces water crisis. How do experts suggest it can be addressed? - The Des Moines Register
Iowa's largest urban area faces water crisis. How do experts suggest it can be addressed? The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:04 am
Casey's CEO celebrates renaming of Des Moines arena, talks company growth - The Des Moines Register
Casey's CEO celebrates renaming of Des Moines arena, talks company growth The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:02 am
See the new additions to the Casey's Center in downtown Des Moines - The Des Moines Register
See the new additions to the Casey's Center in downtown Des Moines The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:02 am
Meet Des Moines Register audience strategist Brian Smith - The Des Moines Register
Meet Des Moines Register audience strategist Brian Smith The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:55 am
Hear from Casey's CEO on the company's future plans for growth outside of Iowa - The Des Moines Register
Hear from Casey's CEO on the company's future plans for growth outside of Iowa The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:51 am
Get to know Casey's CEO Darren Rebelez, from his love of cycling to favorite pizza topping - The Des Moines Register
Get to know Casey's CEO Darren Rebelez, from his love of cycling to favorite pizza topping The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:46 am
In Des Moines, Big Operas and Big Ambitions Fill a Tiny Theater - The New York Times
In Des Moines, Big Operas and Big Ambitions Fill a Tiny Theater The New York Times
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:02 am
Des Moines County begins work on draft changes to wind energy ordinance | The Hawk Eye - Burlington, Iowa - Daily Gate City
Des Moines County begins work on draft changes to wind energy ordinance | The Hawk Eye - Burlington, Iowa Daily Gate City
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:00 am
Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for July 9, 2025 - The Des Moines Register
Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for July 9, 2025 The Des Moines Register
Published on 10 July 2025 | 3:32 am
Iowa weather: Heavy rain in the forecast for Thursday and Friday - KCCI
Iowa weather: Heavy rain in the forecast for Thursday and Friday KCCI
Published on 10 July 2025 | 3:25 am
Fewer schools to close under revised Des Moines education proposal - KCCI
Fewer schools to close under revised Des Moines education proposal KCCI
Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:32 am
Local animal shelters decline to take kittens: What to do if you find a stray - weareiowa.com
Local animal shelters decline to take kittens: What to do if you find a stray weareiowa.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:13 pm
Furry Friends Refuge raises concerns about stray cats in West Des Moines after animal policy change - weareiowa.com
Furry Friends Refuge raises concerns about stray cats in West Des Moines after animal policy change weareiowa.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:10 pm
Bonnie Hart Obituary - The Des Moines Register
Bonnie Hart Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 10:36 pm
Local 5 Weekend Guide: INDYCAR Race Weekend, Christmas in July - weareiowa.com
Local 5 Weekend Guide: INDYCAR Race Weekend, Christmas in July weareiowa.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 10:20 pm
Elevated nitrate levels strain Des Moines water treatment facility - KTVZ
Elevated nitrate levels strain Des Moines water treatment facility KTVZ
Published on 9 July 2025 | 10:06 pm
Des Moines police: Man arrested after barricading himself inside home, threatening police with 'makeshift spear' - weareiowa.com
Des Moines police: Man arrested after barricading himself inside home, threatening police with 'makeshift spear' weareiowa.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 10:05 pm
Des Moines man arrested after pursuit, barricading himself inside home - KCCI
Des Moines man arrested after pursuit, barricading himself inside home KCCI
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:44 pm
Photos: 3 decades later, a look back at the devastating Iowa floods of 1993 - The Des Moines Register
Photos: 3 decades later, a look back at the devastating Iowa floods of 1993 The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:23 pm
Des Moines road closures: Fleur Drive Bridge reopens 5 months early - weareiowa.com
Des Moines road closures: Fleur Drive Bridge reopens 5 months early weareiowa.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:12 pm
Dennis Lee Swim Obituary - The Des Moines Register
Dennis Lee Swim Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:38 pm
Motorist shot dead, officer wounded in Dubuque County traffic stop - The Des Moines Register
Motorist shot dead, officer wounded in Dubuque County traffic stop The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:17 pm
Iowa State football QB Rocco Becht ready to take next step amid quarterback-heavy Big 12 - The Des Moines Register
Iowa State football QB Rocco Becht ready to take next step amid quarterback-heavy Big 12 The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:42 pm
Republican state Sen. Lynn Evans drops bid for Iowa's 4th Congressional District - The Des Moines Register
Republican state Sen. Lynn Evans drops bid for Iowa's 4th Congressional District The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:42 pm
Bob Vander Plaats warns Iowa Republicans that Rob Sand is 'compelling' governor candidate - The Des Moines Register
Bob Vander Plaats warns Iowa Republicans that Rob Sand is 'compelling' governor candidate The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:39 pm
Elevated nitrate levels strain Des Moines water treatment facility - KIMT
Elevated nitrate levels strain Des Moines water treatment facility KIMT
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:24 pm
Standout basketball player and Iowa State commit Macy Comito practices in Carlisle - The Des Moines Register
Standout basketball player and Iowa State commit Macy Comito practices in Carlisle The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:48 pm
B2wins are leaving Iowa to return to Brazil. You've got one last chance to see them play. - The Des Moines Register
B2wins are leaving Iowa to return to Brazil. You've got one last chance to see them play. The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:27 pm
See photos as Perry baseball, softball teams host Des Moines Christian and Pella - The Des Moines Register
See photos as Perry baseball, softball teams host Des Moines Christian and Pella The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:16 pm
Fleur Drive bridge on west edge of downtown Des Moines reopens after construction closure - The Des Moines Register
Fleur Drive bridge on west edge of downtown Des Moines reopens after construction closure The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 4:41 pm
Healthier Seth Anderson: 'My time has come for sure' at Iowa - The Des Moines Register
Healthier Seth Anderson: 'My time has come for sure' at Iowa The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 4:28 pm
Gennings Dunker is deemed one of the best linemen in the country, but he doesn't agree - The Des Moines Register
Gennings Dunker is deemed one of the best linemen in the country, but he doesn't agree The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 4:03 pm
Des Moines man arrested after vehicle pursuit turned into a 7-hour barricade in his home - The Des Moines Register
Des Moines man arrested after vehicle pursuit turned into a 7-hour barricade in his home The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:41 pm
QB Mark Gronowski updates his health ahead of Iowa football camp - The Des Moines Register
QB Mark Gronowski updates his health ahead of Iowa football camp The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:39 pm
Fleur Bridge Reopens Five Months Early Following Completion of Ingersoll Run Sewer Project, Street Improvements - City of Des Moines
Fleur Bridge Reopens Five Months Early Following Completion of Ingersoll Run Sewer Project, Street Improvements City of Des Moines
Published on 9 July 2025 | 2:10 pm
CS gas ends seven hour standoff in Des Moines - WHO13.com
CS gas ends seven hour standoff in Des Moines WHO13.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:41 pm
Patricia Reverol-Urdaneta brings a taste of Venezuela to Iowa with Urbandale-based Yumfood - The Des Moines Register
Patricia Reverol-Urdaneta brings a taste of Venezuela to Iowa with Urbandale-based Yumfood The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:04 am
Nitrate levels fall, but central Iowa watering ban still enforced - The Des Moines Register
Nitrate levels fall, but central Iowa watering ban still enforced The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:03 am
Des Moines weighs controversial proposal to remove fire truck from south side station - The Des Moines Register
Des Moines weighs controversial proposal to remove fire truck from south side station The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:02 am
Former WOI anchor Samantha Mesa returns to Des Moines. See which station she's joining. - The Des Moines Register
Former WOI anchor Samantha Mesa returns to Des Moines. See which station she's joining. The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 10:54 am
Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell 'most interested' in defensive line development - The Des Moines Register
Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell 'most interested' in defensive line development The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 10:32 am
Inside this Iowa distillery’s path to becoming a refuge for veterans nationwide - The Des Moines Register
Inside this Iowa distillery’s path to becoming a refuge for veterans nationwide The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 10:21 am
Why Iowa Department of Corrections is exploring privatizing prison health care system - The Des Moines Register
Why Iowa Department of Corrections is exploring privatizing prison health care system The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 10:11 am
Palms DSM brings jerk chicken, braised oxtails to Ingersoll Avenue - The Des Moines Register
Palms DSM brings jerk chicken, braised oxtails to Ingersoll Avenue The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 10:10 am
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego will make stop through Iowa amid early 2028 presidential buzz - The Des Moines Register
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego will make stop through Iowa amid early 2028 presidential buzz The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:05 am
Elevated nitrate levels strain Des Moines water treatment facility - KCCI
Elevated nitrate levels strain Des Moines water treatment facility KCCI
Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:42 am
Iowa weather: Quiet for a couple days with showers and thunderstorms returning soon - KCCI
Iowa weather: Quiet for a couple days with showers and thunderstorms returning soon KCCI
Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:39 am
Fewer new and closed schools, no universal all-day pre-K: DMPS scales back bond plan - The Des Moines Register
Fewer new and closed schools, no universal all-day pre-K: DMPS scales back bond plan The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:26 am
Lobster Biscuits & Gravy, Deep Fried Banana S’mores and more: Iowa State Fair announces 67 new foods for 2025 fair - KCCI
Published on 9 July 2025 | 3:11 am
Iowa State, Kansas State's Week 0 'Farmageddon' in Ireland shifts offseason dynamic - The Des Moines Register
Iowa State, Kansas State's Week 0 'Farmageddon' in Ireland shifts offseason dynamic The Des Moines Register
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:25 am
Des Moines man charged after allegedly dousing woman, home with gasoline - KCCI
Des Moines man charged after allegedly dousing woman, home with gasoline KCCI
Published on 8 July 2025 | 10:05 pm
At Sweet Corn Day, Kim Reynolds, Mike Naig tout benefits of 'Big, Beautiful Bill' to Iowa - The Des Moines Register
At Sweet Corn Day, Kim Reynolds, Mike Naig tout benefits of 'Big, Beautiful Bill' to Iowa The Des Moines Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 9:41 pm
Lawn watering ban remains despite Des Moines, Raccoon rivers recording nitrates under EPA drinking standard - WHO13.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 8:29 pm
Meet the 67 new foods at the Iowa State Fair in 2025 - The Des Moines Register
Meet the 67 new foods at the Iowa State Fair in 2025 The Des Moines Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:53 pm
Trial kicks off for Farnhamville teen's murder suspect. What to know: - The Des Moines Register
Trial kicks off for Farnhamville teen's murder suspect. What to know: The Des Moines Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 3:37 pm
Gary Francis Beaman Obituary - The Des Moines Register
Gary Francis Beaman Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 3:06 pm
Central Iowa rainfall: Here's how much rain your city received overnight - weareiowa.com
Central Iowa rainfall: Here's how much rain your city received overnight weareiowa.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 2:19 pm
Iowa rainfall totals: Storms bring more heavy rain Monday night - KCCI
Iowa rainfall totals: Storms bring more heavy rain Monday night KCCI
Published on 8 July 2025 | 2:18 pm
Rain totals near 2 inches in the Des Moines metro. See how much we got last night. - The Des Moines Register
Rain totals near 2 inches in the Des Moines metro. See how much we got last night. The Des Moines Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 1:41 pm
Heavy rain soaked parts of the Des Moines metro overnight - WHO13.com
Heavy rain soaked parts of the Des Moines metro overnight WHO13.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 1:27 pm
'A kid with no record': 20-year-old Iowa man detained by ICE, deported to Guatemala - The Des Moines Register
'A kid with no record': 20-year-old Iowa man detained by ICE, deported to Guatemala The Des Moines Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 11:07 am
Chair of Iowa-based Brownells gun store Frank Brownell dies at 85 - The Des Moines Register
Chair of Iowa-based Brownells gun store Frank Brownell dies at 85 The Des Moines Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 11:02 am
Indianola Baseball Shuts Out Des Moines Lincoln - KNIA KRLS Radio
Indianola Baseball Shuts Out Des Moines Lincoln KNIA KRLS Radio
Published on 8 July 2025 | 11:01 am
Macy Comito combines her love of basketball and Iowa State with plans to play for Cyclones - The Des Moines Register
Macy Comito combines her love of basketball and Iowa State with plans to play for Cyclones The Des Moines Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 10:59 am
Drake Municipal Observatory, Waveland Golf Course at odds over lecture series - The Des Moines Register
Drake Municipal Observatory, Waveland Golf Course at odds over lecture series The Des Moines Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 10:52 am
Take a look at Tous les Jours, the new bakery now open in West Des Moines - The Des Moines Register
Take a look at Tous les Jours, the new bakery now open in West Des Moines The Des Moines Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 10:04 am
Central Iowa sees reductions in fireworks damage from previous years - KCCI
Central Iowa sees reductions in fireworks damage from previous years KCCI
Published on 8 July 2025 | 2:18 am
US Rep. Zach Nunn reconsidering whether to run for Iowa governor, source says - The Des Moines Register
US Rep. Zach Nunn reconsidering whether to run for Iowa governor, source says The Des Moines Register
Published on 8 July 2025 | 12:26 am
One arrested after Des Moines police chase ends in crash - KCCI
One arrested after Des Moines police chase ends in crash KCCI
Published on 7 July 2025 | 11:24 pm
GOP Iowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl launches run for Congress in 4th District - The Des Moines Register
GOP Iowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl launches run for Congress in 4th District The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:02 pm
Mary A. Stilwill Obituary - The Des Moines Register
Mary A. Stilwill Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 8:55 pm
Iowa State football lands three Cyclones on 2025 preseason All-Big 12 team - The Des Moines Register
Iowa State football lands three Cyclones on 2025 preseason All-Big 12 team The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 8:18 pm
KXnO in Des Moines announces new weekday program lineup, changes in shows - The Des Moines Register
KXnO in Des Moines announces new weekday program lineup, changes in shows The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:18 pm
The Athletic ranks the top 100 college football rivalries. Where did Cy-Hawk series land? - The Des Moines Register
The Athletic ranks the top 100 college football rivalries. Where did Cy-Hawk series land? The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 6:46 pm
Des Moines Emerges as Data Center Hub - Engineering News-Record
Des Moines Emerges as Data Center Hub Engineering News-Record
Published on 7 July 2025 | 3:59 pm
Weeks-long closure of I-80 exit in West Des Moines begins Monday night - WHO13.com
Weeks-long closure of I-80 exit in West Des Moines begins Monday night WHO13.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 3:35 pm
Iowa State women's basketball star Audi Crooks wins gold medal at FIBA Women's AmeriCup - The Des Moines Register
Iowa State women's basketball star Audi Crooks wins gold medal at FIBA Women's AmeriCup The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 3:16 pm
Slipknot's Sid Wilson proposes to Kelly Osbourne at Ozzy's last show. See the video. - The Des Moines Register
Slipknot's Sid Wilson proposes to Kelly Osbourne at Ozzy's last show. See the video. The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 2:52 pm
Study planned to make Des Moines' University Avenue corridor safer for cars, pedestrians - The Des Moines Register
Study planned to make Des Moines' University Avenue corridor safer for cars, pedestrians The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 11:26 am
See the Italian American Cultural Center's new home in the historic Butler Mansion - The Des Moines Register
See the Italian American Cultural Center's new home in the historic Butler Mansion The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 11:01 am
An Iowa restaurant makes Italian website’s list of 50 best pizzerias in the U.S. - The Des Moines Register
An Iowa restaurant makes Italian website’s list of 50 best pizzerias in the U.S. The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:52 am
Interstate 80 exit in West Des Moines closing for more than 6 weeks. What is the detour? - The Des Moines Register
Interstate 80 exit in West Des Moines closing for more than 6 weeks. What is the detour? The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:31 am
The Cedar Falls Class of 1995 reunion showed me how Iowa helped us succeed | Opinion - The Des Moines Register
The Cedar Falls Class of 1995 reunion showed me how Iowa helped us succeed | Opinion The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:05 am
Rosemary Brady Obituary - The Des Moines Register
Rosemary Brady Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Linda Lee (Harn) Naeve Obituary - The Des Moines Register
Linda Lee (Harn) Naeve Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Accidental ignition causes house fire in Des Moines’ southside - WHO13.com
Accidental ignition causes house fire in Des Moines’ southside WHO13.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 2:02 am
Des Moines, Churdan men allegedly assault Dawson pair July 4 - ThePerryNews
Des Moines, Churdan men allegedly assault Dawson pair July 4 ThePerryNews
Published on 6 July 2025 | 10:39 pm
America250: Trump delivers hourlong speech in Des Moines - KCCI
America250: Trump delivers hourlong speech in Des Moines KCCI
Published on 4 July 2025 | 4:11 am
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird won't run for governor in 2026, plans to seek reelection - The Des Moines Register
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird won't run for governor in 2026, plans to seek reelection The Des Moines Register
Published on 2 July 2025 | 5:50 pm
Trump drops federal lawsuit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, refiles in state court - NBC News
Trump drops federal lawsuit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, refiles in state court NBC News
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump files new suit over Iowa Poll 1 day before new SLAPP law begins - The Des Moines Register
Trump files new suit over Iowa Poll 1 day before new SLAPP law begins The Des Moines Register
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Near-record nitrate levels in Des Moines, Iowa-area rivers threaten drinking water - AP News
Near-record nitrate levels in Des Moines, Iowa-area rivers threaten drinking water AP News
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Reynolds vetoes bill restricting eminent domain for pipelines. Special session possible. - The Des Moines Register
Reynolds vetoes bill restricting eminent domain for pipelines. Special session possible. The Des Moines Register
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am