July 4th celebrations are just one week away, and the Des Moines Police Department is preparing for a new law that changes ...

Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies (yes, they are the same thing), many of us enjoy watching the insects light ...

Here's more than 15 festivals, parades and firework shows in the Quad-Cities to celebrate this Independence Day.

Fourth of July marks the first time Des Moines residents can legally set off fireworks under a new state law that blocks ...

Cedar Lake, located just a few miles south of Carbondale, is one of the best largemouth bass lakes in Illinois. The DNR ...

From turkey trots to color runs, there are opportunities for runners and walkers to get out and do a 5K all year round. In Creston, the Greater 8 and 5K is no exception, and it kicks off a huge lineup ...

Summer means fireworks and fishing. Not necessarily separate, because at times, the fishing can be explosive. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are drawing anglers out of bed every weekend for bass ...

Here are the beaches you should skip, according to Iowa Department of Natural Resources beach monitoring. All 10 tested high ...

The department advises against swimming at 10 beaches across the state due to unsafe water quality conditions.

At their June 16 meeting, the Forest City council approved an anticipated retirement letter from Sue Edmondson.

Central Iowa has no shortage of events and activities. Check out our list and plan your fun, unforgettable weekend.

DAVENPORT — As Eastern Iowa Community Colleges moves forward with a plan to sell the old Wacky Waters amusement park, the college’s board of trustees on Monday voted to lengthen ...