Des Moines IA

The event was a part of the "Iowa Files," a monthly series hosted by the West Des Moines Historical Society at the West Des Moines Public Library.

Class action lawsuits over data breaches at Centrelake Medical Group and Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons have been resolved with settlements. Centrelake Medical Group, the operator of 8 medical imaging and oncology centers in California, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2019 cybersecurity...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man is charged in connection to a drive-by shooting that took place Sunday night, Des Moines police said in a press release. Officers responded to the 1400 block of 10th Street to investigate reports of gunfire just before 9 p.m. Sunday. When...

Iowa, often celebrated for its agricultural heritage, is witnessing a significant transformation in its urban centers. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City are at the forefront of this change, with a focus on sustainable development, technological integration, and community engagement. These cities are not only...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A former Olympian from West Des Moines is using what he learned to help other Olympians. He recently traveled to Milan to work with Team USA athletes before they even came out for the opening ceremony. Karlos Kirby is a trailblazer, putting Iowa on...

The field is set for the 2025-2026 high school boys State Wrestling Tournament following districts Saturday. The tournament takes place Wednesday through Saturday at Casey’s Center in downtown Des Moines and 11 metro student-athletes will be competing…. Cedar Falls qualified five wrestlers — Chase Miller at 113,...

The Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra is hosting its Small Ensemble Showcase on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Learn more at dsmgso.org.

DES MOINES, Iowa — For the third year in a row, an endangered primate was born at the Blank Park Zoo. The zoo announced on Wednesday that a girl cotton-top tamarin named Blanca was born to parents Kida and Eddie on January 21. According to the zoo, Blanca’s name celebrates the zoo’s 60th anniversary in […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — Nitrate levels remain elevated in both major metro rivers. The Des Moines River measured more than 11 milligrams per liter on Thursday. The Raccoon River is currently around 9 mg/L, though it exceeded 10 mg/L. The Central Iowa Water Works nitrate removal system has been operating on and off since...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Instead of watching the Super Bowl earlier this month, a fisherman decided to test his luck at a southwest Iowa lake and was rewarded by reeling in a new state record fish. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday that the record-breaking black crappie was caught on February 8...