Des Moines IA

Ever felt the charm of a covered bridge? These enchanting structures in Madison County are not just for crossing—they're portals to a nostalgic era.

CrawDaddy Outdoors has settled into its permanent downtown Ames home, offering experiences far beyond the coolest gear. Owner Jamie Borglum says the new Main Street store is about building a culture of outdoor adventure — one trip, class and community gathering at a time. More: Ames Bottle and Can changes redemption...

The Arizona softball team faced off against Drake on Thursday afternoon and won both games of a doubleheader, 7-6 and 7-1, in the Bear Down Fiesta event at Hillenbrand Stadium. Syndey Stewart walked off the first game for Arizona, smashing a ball over the center field wall and bringing Reagan...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Alongside millions across the globe, Iowans will ring in the Year of the Horse with community gatherings, cultural performances, food and other festivities. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea, is a cultural...

Scoops by Beth, a new small-batch ice cream shop founded by Beth Mensing, will open on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 523 Euclid Ave. in Des Moines’ Highland Park Business District. The shop marks Mensing’s expansion from her successful home-based venture, Pints by Beth, which began in 2014. She received support from Invest...

ADEL, Iowa — Authorities say there were no injuries, but that a home was a total loss after a fire outside Adel Friday afternoon. The Adel Fire and Police Departments were called to the 21000 block of 290th Street, also called Brickyard Road, outside of Adel, shortly after 4 p.m. on reports of a structure […]

The Des Moines Home + Garden Show officially kicks off its 48th year today at the Iowa Events Center, and Iowa Live is there to give you a first look at the trends and experts transforming Iowa homes in 2026. Running from February 12–15, this year’s show features more than 350 exhibitors, stunning display gardens,...

Recently, an Iowa judge handed down a 10-year prison sentence to Shaun Benward, a magician who deceived casino staff across the United States and fraudulently claimed thousands of dollars in winnings. Known by the nickname “Shaun Mistery,” Benward managed to evade capture by authorities for several years before being...

Iowa might not be the first place you think of when craving an all-you-can-eat feast, but the Hawkeye State hides some seriously impressive buffet spots. From historic country dining halls tucked in river valleys to bustling Asian buffets in suburban strip malls, these restaurants serve up endless plates of comfort...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Three men have been hospitalized after they were shot at a party on the city's south side, the Des Moines Police Department said. According to a release, the shooting happened just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday at a party at the 1000 block of East Army Post Road.