June 19th, 1865 was the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, two years after the emancipation proclamation ...

This weeklong celebration of art and creativity wraps up this weekend, so be sure to check it out before it's gone. Start ...

One of Iowa’s most recognizable buildings is coming down. The Wallace Building, known for its golden-glass exterior and ...

With support from the city of Des Moines, a consultant was hired and an advisory committee was formed. The committee recommended the formation of the Central Iowa Community Land Trust. So far, the ...

Artists Cat Rocketship and Dani Awesome have created some big, head-turning work together: massive rainbow murals in the East ...

President Donald Trump has appealed an order keeping his lawsuit against the Des Moines Register in federal ... Ann Selzer, in state court in December over an Iowa Poll released shortly before ...

THEY SEIZED THREE PHONES AND A LAPTOP. LAST NIGHT, FALWELL WAS B A West Des Moines man used a social media app to ask a 13-year-old girl for nude photos, police say. According to a search warrant ...

MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa — Officials with the Iowa State Medical Examiner's Office have confirmed the identity of the man recovered from the Des Moines River after going missing following a boating ...

Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. June 5: The Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines ...

West Des Moines man accused of asking 13-year-old for nude photos China reacts to Ukraine's raid on Russian bomber bases Ferris Bueller’s Day Off star makes rare red carpet appearance for first ...

The city of Des Moines, Iowa has a rich history of triathlon events. Events like the Hy-Vee Triathlon, the Des Moines Escape Triathlon, and the Des Moines Triathlon have seen the likes of Olympic ...

Des Moines, Iowa — The Syracuse Mets’ three-game winning streak ended Friday night in an 8-5 loss to the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park. Despite the loss, Drew Gilbert went 2-for-4 with an RBI ...