Des Moines IA

(Leon) -- After three years of flirting with a trip to Des Moines, Central Decatur senior Kacyn Watson has finally qualified for the state tournament and appears to be wrestling at a high level as he prepares for the fun to come in Des Moines. Watson is part of the...

The city of Grimes hopes to begin implementing some of the recommendations to redevelop its downtown in 2027, with a longer term vision to explore recommendations on parking and other improvements in the years to come. But the first project will be undertaken this spring — a mural on the...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Iowa — except the state’s extreme southwest counties — from 6 p.m. Thursday (2/19) until 6 a.m. Friday (2/20). Snow is expected, with total accumulations between two and five inches. Roads will likely become slippery, and the...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A man is in "critical condition" at a local hospital after a morning crash in Des Moines, police said. Officials responded just after 6 a.m. Thursday to the 700 block of East Ovid Avenue after receiving reports of a crash. Police said evidence at the...

DES MOINES, Iowa — One person was critically injured in a crash in Des Moines’ Highland Park neighborhood Thursday morning. It happened shortly after 6:00 a.m. in the 3300 block of E. 7th Street. Our crew on the scene could see a white truck that appeared to be involved in the incident had crashed next […]

A recent report by WalletHub took a deep dive into the 100 largest cities in the U.S. to find out who is actually in "financial distress."

DES MOINES, Iowa — The owner of Vietnam Cafe said she has no choice but to close for good. She is losing her space to make way for a new attraction at the Merle Hay Mall. In 15 years, the restaurant has gotten countless awards and accolades. “That’s the...

Forecasters say a winter storm system will move across Iowa this afternoon, tonight and early tomorrow, dropping up to six inches of snow. For now, National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Lee says it’s thought the heaviest snow will run in a corridor roughly from Council Bluffs to Des Moines to Dubuque.

Italian dining in the Des Moines metro delivers far more than comforting plates of pasta — it offers a taste of the region’s rich culinary roots, shaped by family traditions, longtime neighborhood favorites and menus that balance nostalgia with signature twists. From Clive to the city’s south side, these beloved...

DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill on Wednesday that would require search warrants and limit data retention for automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). The bill, House File 2555, establishes that only law enforcement can use automatic registration plate readers. A common camera some Iowans...