Metro’s own legendary Olympic gymnastics coach inspires young athletes ahead of 2024 Paris games
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The country is flipping with excitement for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, but gymnasts at Chow’s Gymnastics and...
Meet the 12 new principals at Des Moines Public Schools this year
Des Moines Public Schools students at 12 schools will see new principals come the first day of school. The new hires include...
Des Moines police officer seeking more than $250k to settle lawsuit against ousted council...
DES MOINES, Iowa - A Des Moines police officer is asking a judge to settle a lawsuit he filed against former city council member...
Chinese restaurant specializing in barbecue duck, pork closes ‘temporarily’ July 29
After 22 years on Second Avenue in Des Moines, a Chinese restaurant “temporarily” closes July 29. Le’s Chinese Bar-B-Que closes, taking its Chinese...
Iowa’s Best Pizza Place Has Been Around for Over 40 Years
Craving some delicious pizza? You might want to take a trip to Ames!. Back in May, Reader's Digest published a list of 50 amazing...
Des Moines’ iconic cow sculptures get a new coat of paint
Annie and Eric have been sanded and repainted just in time to welcome visitors to the Iowa State Fair, which starts Aug. 8....
Iowa Heat Wave: Rising Temperatures and Elevated Humidity Expected Next Week
Des Moines, IA - A typical July day is in store with temperatures ranging in the 80s to near 90 and elevated humidity under...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, Nov. 21, 1997: McCaughey septuplets born
Featured front page Kenny and Bobbi McCaughey of Carlisle welcome their septuplets into the world. Two days after their birth, the Register...
What they’re checking out: Week of July 26
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find...
ONE DEAD, ONE INJURED AFTER CRASH IN RURAL JASPER COUNTY
NEWTON - A crash in rural Jasper County on Wednesday night resulted in the death of a Des Moines man. According to the Jasper...
