Des Moines IA

Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, the largest church in Iowa, plans to expand its campus by 14,000 square feet, per a council meeting— including a gym, teen center and a larger food pantry. Why it matters: The $20 million project, funded through donations, reflects the church's...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is celebrating 100 years, and to commemorate a century of care, the City of Des Moines declared March 30 "Animal Rescue League of Iowa Day." One century after its founding in 1926, the Iowa ARL is the largest nonprofit...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair unveiled two additional Grandstand acts coming to the fairgrounds this summer. Multi-platinum American rock band Staind, alongside special guest Hoobastank, will bring a grunge sound to the Hawkeye State on Monday, Aug. 17. The band is known for 2000s alternative metal hits,...

Wondering where to do lunch in Greater Des Moines? Across the metro, locals weighed in on their go-to spots for everything from a quick bite to a full-on “I’m taking my time” lunch. This list is easy, satisfying, and just indulgent enough to make your day noticeably better.

IOWA — An area of isolated storms developed west of Des Moines late last night and brought a swath of heavy rain and hail across Dallas County and the northern half of Polk County. Here’s a look at where the rain fell. The Des Moines Airport only measured a trace of rain on the south […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — Firefighters were called out early Tuesday morning to Des Moines’ King Irving neighborhood after a garage caught fire. The call about the fire in the 1400 block of Goddard Court came in just after 4:00 a.m., according to the Des Moines Fire Department. Fire crews were able to knock the fire […]

ANKENY, Iowa — An Ankeny man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly trying to stab his father and then injuring him when the knife was wrestled away. Adrian Hayes, 19, was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault Display or Use Weapon, an aggravated misdemeanor. He was booked into the Polk County Jail and, as of noon […]

After 30 years with the West Des Moines Fire Department, Deputy Chief of Operations Matt Sonnenburg has retired. The department thanked him for his leadership and service to the community over his long career. More information.

(Hampton, IA) -- Several Iowa newspapers will stop publishing this week. Hampton, Iowa-based Mid-America Publishing says it will close Thursday, putting the future of newspapers in 15 Iowa counties in doubt. Many will close while sale arrangements to new owners are being discussed for others. Here is a list of...

(Des Moines, IA) -- Des Moines Police are releasing more details surrounding an officer-involved shooting last week. The fatal shooting occured as officers were trying to conduct a wellness check of a woman whose father had called police to the Flats Apartments on South East Fifth Street. Police say 33-year...