Des Moines IA

ADAIR COUNTY, Iowa — On Memorial Day, people across central Iowa honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice. In Adair County, set against the backdrop of towering windmills and a busy highway, artist Ray “Bubba” Sorenson unveiled the 2026 version of the original Freedom Rock. It marks the 28th year he has taken the

We can look forward to another day with above average temperatures Tuesday. Afternoon temperatures may be within a few degrees of record highs. Those records are just in the low-90s this time of year, and there may be some 90 degree highs on the map Tuesday afternoon. There are a couple minor waves offering up […]

The best pizza in Iowa is not always waiting under fancy lighting or behind a menu that needs its own table of contents. Sometimes it is hiding in a small dining room with worn booths, loyal regulars, and an oven that has clearly seen some things. That is the magic...

This past week, the House passed the amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and I was proud to support it. This legislation is about something simple but increasingly out of reach for too many Americans: the ability to afford a home, build a future and achieve the American dream.

A University of Northern Iowa history professor’s new book retraces how an 1835 expedition across Iowa sparked the evolution of the state. Kevin Mason’s book is titled “Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa.”. “Iowa changed more than any place on planet Earth across the 1800s,” Mason said....

Donald G. Marks, 60, of Missouri Valley, died after a pickup and semi collided Monday afternoon on northbound I-29, according to an Iowa crash report. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Spending time outdoors is one of the best parts of summer, whether that’s hiking, swimming, gardening or gathering with friends and family. It’s also the time of year when ticks and mosquitoes become most active. These bugs are more than just seasonal annoyances. They can carry serious diseases...

"Oh, say can you see" — or rather, cannot miss — a massive 20-by-38-foot American flag rising 80 feet high, surrounded by 11 rows of five 25-foot flagpoles featuring U.S. state, military, and other designated flags. This patriotic landmark sits just under 3 miles off Interstate 80 on Historic Route 6in Brooklyn, Iowa,

If hydrogen becomes a viable alternative to fossil fuels, Iowa may be in a position to benefit. Ryan Clark, associate state geologist with the Iowa Geological Survey, said recent research has shown there are certain types of rocks that naturally generate hydrogen gas. “Once the rock type was sort of identified, then pe

Photo belongs to the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. The 2026 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet has wrapped up from Drake Stadium in Des Moines, as Adel-DeSoto-Minburn had good representation, seeing senior Elise Coghlan individually win the Girls 100 Meter Hurdles. Coghlan blasted her way to...