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

The Korean-based bakery opened its first location in Iowa in July near Jordan Creek Town Center. See the 300-plus items on ...

West Des Moines Community Band Concert, Jamie Hurd Amphitheater, 4100 Mills Civic Parkway 7 p.m. Friday Cost: Free Enjoy the ...

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

A colorful archway near the I-235 underpass facing northbound traffic of Robert D. Ray Drive could become a signature entry point to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Why it matters: The ...

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.

The Des Moines metro will see Indian, Italian, Chinese, mochi doughnuts, tapas, French-Asian baked goods, and more open this summer.

Grab a drink at one of the cocktail lounges in the Des Moines metro that specializes in elevated drinks.

Teagan Kavan high school Kavan attended Dowling Catholic in West Des Moines, where she was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school playing for Iowa Premier Fastpitch.

Two bird watchers rescued an osprey they found sitting in the middle the road in West Des Moines. It is a 19-year-old who repopulated Iowa.

One person is dead after a shootout with police along Interstate 80 in Dallas County, west of Des Moines.

Family of missing West Des Moines teen grateful for her safe return. Community leaders advocate for child safety.