Des Moines IA

AMES, Iowa — Summer is good for many things in Iowa. That list includes swimming, cool evenings, sweet corn, cookouts, and ice cream. As we celebrate Ice Cream Month, and now Ice Cream Day, July 20th, it’s good to take stock of the ice cream we have in Iowa. There are many great ice cream […]

After 70 years doing business in Ames, JAX Outdoor Gear, located on Lincoln Way in west Ames, announced plans to close its doors this August. The location has been in the community since 1955, opening as Ames Surplus. Today, it brings a love for the outdoors that assistant manager Stacy Brothers says “you won’t find...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - In this week’s episode of Your Trusted Local Podcast, Beth Malicki and Becky Phelps break down what we know about the latest case of measles tracked in Eastern Iowa, and the seriousness of the disease. Also, a new program that pays people living out...

BIKE RIDERS WERE UP EARLY SUNDAY AND BEGAN PEDALING NORTHWARD ON THE FIRST DAY OF RAGBRAI- THE DES MOINES REGISTER’S 52ND ANNUAL GREAT BIKE RIDE ACROSS IOWA. THE BIKE RIDERS LEFT ORANGE CITY SUNDAY AND FIRST HEADED EAST TOWARDS GRANVILLE, BEFORE TURNING NORTH AND MAKING THEIR WAY THROUGH PRIMGHAR AND HARTLEY, ENDING...

IOWA, USA — From Confluence Brewing Company winning best in its class (5,001 – 15,000 Barrels) to Flix Brewhouse Des Moines contributing to an absurd 16 total medals, Iowa breweries cleaned up at the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship this past week. The booze competition, which has been...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — A new leukemia drug is offering hope to families. Four-year-old Madi Seivert's love for shopping is more than just child's play. Her favorite accessory, a flower backpack, is not only a fashion statement but also a lifeline. For two 28-day periods, Madi wore...

After Des Moines Oktoberfest event organizers moved the event from its Water Works Park location to Ankeny for the foreseeable future, the Des Moines Biergarten announced its own celebration.

The Lancers with face Norwalk at 12:15 on Monday. Strong to severe storms overnight into Sunday morning. Strong to severe storms overnight into Sunday morning. Zero Waste Reserve started when owner and founder Kelsey Pisel realized recycling wasn’t enough, so she decided to open her own.

ORANGE CITY, Iowa (KTIV) - The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa welcomes cyclists from across the country to the Hawkeye State each year. Scattered among the cyclists from the U.S are also those who travel oceans for the week-long ride. Among the vendors along the RAGBRAI expo...

(Iowa) — Forecasters are warning of an increased threat of severe weather and heavy rainfall across Iowa this weekend, as multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected to move through the region. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather has been issued for central and southeast Iowa,...