Des Moines IA

Iowa State University officials are working to develop a faster track to semiconductor careers and establish a talent pipeline in the international, high-demand industry through a new training program. Powered by a three-year, $30 million grant from the National Science Foundation, the 12-month program will provide...

Des Moines has a burger spot that’s become a local obsession, and it’s not your average grill-and-go joint. Zombie Burger + Drink Lab serves up wild creations with delicious flavors and a themed vibe that keeps people coming back for more. Locals swear it’s the best burger experience...

Think Urbandale is landlocked, with no room for development? Look again. This dynamic community is poised for its next chapter of expansion and innovation. “Urbandale has tremendous growth potential,” said David Jones, Urbandale’s city manager. “The city can expand substantially to the west, plus Urbandale also has...

A recent incident involving a police officer from the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) has sparked a wave of discussions on social media. A video surfaced showing a police officer driving around downtown with a rifle on top of his squad car. The incident has raised concerns about negligence and safety, with many...

Des Moines Public Schools has released a report claiming it received an incomplete background check and a likely forged transcript when hiring former superintendent Ian Roberts.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Saturday marks National Adoption Day, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the need for safe, loving and permanent homes for more than 100,000 children waiting to be adopted in the U.S. That includes many children in Iowa, and Polk County celebrated a day early. This year is the 22nd annual...

What began as a way to bring the community together during COVID has become a tradition six years strong. Two sisters have organized volunteer bakers and delivery drivers to make sure everyone can eat a homemade pie on Thanksgiving.

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man was sentenced Thursday after admitting to placing pipe bombs on a Des Moines golf course this summer. The incident occurred on July 10 at Waveland Golf Course, which was evacuated and shutdown after an improvised explosive device, IED, was found on the course. The DMPD Bomb Squad […]

ANKENY, Iowa – Marena Bonanno grew up understanding how educators can impact those around them. Her impact on students led them to nominate her for the Golden Apple. “We have some words today that we are going to read,” Bonanno says at her white board. Words are necessary when learning literacy, and students are...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department says a woman reported missing 14 years ago has been found alive in another state. According to investigators, the case began in 2011 when the then-54-year-old disappeared while visiting family in southern Iowa. She and her partner had traveled from South Carolina,...