The city could switch away from the mayor-council-manager system and realize real budget savings, writes Chris Draper.

Des Moines Register breaking news reporter Kyle Werner had plans to go pre-law before the journalism bug bit him.

A Register reporter took part in the Flight Over Des Moines hot air balloon event on July 13 ahead of the 2026 National ...

Iowa will see more rainfall on Friday, July 31. Here's how much rain we got last night and when to expect more.

According to a new study by American Trucks, Des Moines is one of the highest-risk cities for vehicle theft. The study ranks ...

West Des Moines, Iowa - July 28, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Modern Vision Centers, a LASIK surgeon located in West Des ...

Over 15,000 of the best youth athletes and coaches are converging here in the Des Moines metro for the largest multi-sport ...

Warm-weather menus, skyline views and late-night energy make these rooftop patios and upper decks must-visit spots across the ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A car reportedly crashed and rolled Wednesday evening at the MLK bridge in Des Moines. The incident ...

Rainfall varied significantly across the state last month.

It was a wet July in Des Moines, with even wetter conditions elsewhere, as seen in the following images. The next two weeks don’t look to contain much in the way of rain. Breezy conditions have ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa has earned the top spot as the best state to retire in 2026, according to a new national analysis ...