Des Moines IA

Luckily there are plenty of places for us to get good food.

(Des Moines, IA) -- The City of Des Moines is now taking tree seedling orders from residents as part of the city's Tiny Trees Program. Up to five seedlings from 8 species of tree will be given to Des Moines residents as part of the program. The city is accepting orders through Sunday, April 19th or until inventory...

When Ames resident Willy Nast knocked on Al and Mary Ann Signorelli’s door in Aurora, Illinois, he was a nervous 24‑year‑old creative writing student with a handheld recorder and no clear plan. He knew one thing — he couldn’t stop thinking about their son, Jeff. Jeff Signorelli, 18, was killed in 2002 in what police...

ANKENY, Iowa – A mother and son have both been convicted of charges related to a violent home invasion in July 2025. Authorities arrested 27-year-old Gemiere Goodwin in connection with an Ankeny home invasion on July 3, 2025. Goodwin was initially charged with Attempted Murder, Burglary 1st Degree, Robbery 1st...

For years, The Beerhouse in Urbandale served as a sports‑pub haven where locals gathered for homemade pizza, burgers, wings and a rotating lineup of craft beer. At its peak, The Beerhouse captured the essence of metro dining culture: unpretentious, energetic and unmistakably Iowa. On Feb. 3, Nick Kuhn, who owns the...

Gary and Susan Parker met in 1987 while serving on a Mercy Ship.

Did you know that Valentine’s Day is big for both proposals and breakups? Whether you want to lean into or tune out the festivities, today’s Weekender has you covered. The Englert sees a night of indie folk courtesy of the Milk Carton Kids and Sierra Hull. In Cedar Rapids, jazz pianist Carson Parker and vocalist...

Top 3 wrestlers at each weight advance to the state tournament Feb. 18-21 at Casey's Center in Des Moines Here is a complete list of Iowa High School Athletic Association wrestling district assignments and host sites for district tournaments in all classes. The top three individuals at each weight advance to the...

BOONEVILLE, Iowa - Iowa Interstate Railroad replaced the Booneville Bridge. The 118-year-old truss bridge is located over the Raccoon River west of Des Moines. According to ASLRRA, the bridge carries 42,000 carloads annually and was close to being put of service due to its condition. Because of its previous...

Tucked between a Nike store and a bar is KPOT Korean BBQ and Hot Pot. If you drive too quickly, you might miss it, but this all-you-can-eat restaurant in West Des Moines is a must-try for anyone in the larger Des Moines area. I have been going since it opened,...