Des Moines IA

DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - After committing a procedural error related to charges of incompetence against a Des Moines transplant surgeon, the Iowa Board of Medicine has lifted its emergency suspension of the doctor’s license. State records show that on Jan. 6, 2026, the board filed an...

Dave’s Hot Chicken — the smash‑hit Nashville hot chicken brand that ignited a national craze — is officially expanding further into the Des Moines metro. Franchisees Bart Coon and his son, Kegan, plan to bring five locations of the fast‑casual chain to Iowa. The first Iowa restaurant debuted in Davenport in November...

For Iowans on the hunt for the state’s top burgers, the search just got a little easier. The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association have unveiled the top 10 finalists in the 17th annual Iowa’s Best Burger Contest — a celebration of culinary creativity, local pride and the unmatched appeal of...

A Waverly man was arrested on a Dallas County warrant Thursday in connection with January and February incidents in which he allegedly sent texts messages to an Adel woman in violation of a no-contact order. Christopher David Tollari, 60, of 807 Fifth St. N.W., Waverly, was charged with two counts...

According to public court documents, Naabanyin Aniagyei-Cobbold, 30, played a part in an extensive romance scam conspiracy where he created fake profiles on internet dating sites and other social media platforms to exploit victims.

Award-winning butchers reveal their surprising top picks for the best fast-food cheeseburgers in America — and the winners might shock fans of popular giants.

POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a child reported missing in Grimes Friday morning has died. At around 6 a.m., the sheriff’s office reported it was searching for a 5-year-old boy with autism who was reported missing. The child was last seen near the area of SE 11th Street and SE […]

Students research a history topic relating to the annual theme and present it at Regional Competitions beginning Friday.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning drivers that their commutes may be impacted for the next couple of days due to an emergency repair project. Crews will be closing two lanes of northbound I-35 and eastbound I-80, between the interchanges at Merle Hay Road...

DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s not uncommon to see businesses or even government buildings move locations. What’s less common is seeing a park move not just once but twice. “It’s pretty rare. It’s only like in certain circumstances,” said Derek Hansen, Park Planner for the City of Des Moines. This is the case for Allen...