Des Moines IA

A bill introduced in the Iowa House would ensure a politically influential evangelical Christian group that’s building a new campus near Bondurant doesn’t have to pay property taxes on the nearly 20 acre site. The Family Leader Foundation is suing Polk County officials who refused to rezone the...

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and Iowa is full of meaningful ways to celebrate the moms and mother figures in your life. The post Mother’s Day Dining & Events in Iowa 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Iowa .

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A multi-vehicle crash in West Des Moines is causing traffic delays on Interstate 35 Tuesday night between Exit 70 at Mills Civic Parkway and Interstate 80. According to Iowa 511, the road is blocked. Iowa State Patrol confirmed to Local 5 it is assisting...

Cole Cooreman and Kendal and Pamela Cooreman paid Tyson and Rebecca Lamp $1.3 million for property at 7585 NE Bluff Drive in Bondurant, Polk County real estate records show. The nearly 13-acre parcel includes a 2,602-square-foot, two-story home built in 2001. The transaction was recorded April 13. Michelle Tilton paid...

The Drake Relays are finally here, and Missouri track & field is more than ready to take on some tough competition. This event has been a long-standing tradition known as “America’s Athletic Classic,” drawing thousands of spectators for a weekly special. Mizzou will hit the ground running...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Lawmakers have reached the 100th day of the 2026 legislative session. Since they still haven't passed the state budget, they'll continue to work in Des Moines without getting their daily pay. There is the possibility GOP leadership could send everyone back home until they come to an agreement, but as of now lawmakers will remain in Des Moines. For now, both...

MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa — Another resignation from Mitchellville public office was announced Tuesday; this time, it's city council member Amber Turner, who intends to step down on May 20. 2026 continues to present a challenging time for the community, which has been without a police force for months, cycled through...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State of the Air” report on its findings when it comes to cleaning up the air in Iowa. It's a three-year study, that shows there are still struggles, especially in Eastern Iowa. Nearly half the kids in the county are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, over 112,000 here in the state...

A legendary country music group will grace the Grandstand stage at the Iowa State Fair again this summer. Fair officials announced the final addition to the 2026 Grandstand lineup on Wednesday morning.

A Cedar Rapids property management and development company that acquired the Insurance Exchange Building last fall is looking to add a coffee shop or retail space on the ground floor of the historic building along Fifth Street in downtown Des Moines. High Properties, an equity, management and development firm, closed...