Prairie Meadows is hosting a Fourth of July celebration with horse racing, food, drinks and fireworks at dusk. When: Thursday ...

Following the Iowa Cubs' 12-3 win over the Omaha Storm Chasers Thursday night, a spectacular fireworks show lit up the night ...

Check out our list of events and celebrate the 4th of July across the Des Moines metro.

The Des Moines City Council on Monday will approve moving trick-or-treating to the night of Halloween. For decades, residents have celebrated the spooky holiday on Beggar’s Night, the night ...

The WWE is returning to Des Moines this spring. Here's how you can see "Friday Night Smackdown" live in Des Moines.

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Jeremy Stephens will make his UFC return in his hometown of Des Moines against Mason Jones on May 3.

The Downtown Des Moines skyline is seen from the west steps of the Iowa State Capitol on April 25, 2025, in Des Moines. Des Moines ranked 11th in the nation for best underrated travel destinations.

While attendees eat, they can also enjoy live music from The Other Brothers and admire the Des Moines skyline on the terrace.

The No. 2 Des Moines Roosevelt Roughriders defeated the Mason City Riverhawks on Tuesday night in Mason City.

Cory Sandhagen earned a TKO win by knee injury over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on May 3.