Des Moines IA

Joe Royer celebrated his 90th birthday by treating the attendees of the Perry First United Methodist Church to pizza, cake and ice cream on Sunday. Royer, a long time fixture in Perry, was born on March 18, 1936, at the doctor’s office in Dallas Center. His mother had to be transported to the doctor by horse and...

Iowa – Wind pushes across open fields and city streets this morning, already drying pavement and raising fire concerns as gusts build through midday in Des Moines. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, north winds between 16 and 22 mph will increase through the late morning hours, with gusts...

Never say never when it comes to seemingly cold cases.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department says they are investigating an early morning shooting that left one man dead. Des Moines Police say officers were called to the 3600 block of Kennedy Drive around 4 a.m. Sunday, after a 911 caller reported a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult […]

This "Hearts on Fire" story was told Feb. 10 as part of Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project, funded by the Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation in partnership with the Des Moines Register. These stories can be republished by any Iowa newspaper. The next storytellers event is “Search and Rescue" on June 2 at Hoyt...

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved $9.5 million from the Iowa Reinvestment Act for the Market District, giving the planned mixed-use development a boost to help move it closer to the finish line. In approving the funds, the IEDA board today also expanded the city of Des Moines’ existing...

The Waukee City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Residents can attend in person at Waukee City Hall (230 W. Hickman Rd.) or join online through Zoom (Meeting ID: 352-651-371). You can also call in using +1 646-558-8656, +1 312-626-6799, or +1 301-715-8592. If the meeting...

Help finish a new trail at Easter Lake Park on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Volunteers will learn trail‑building techniques and help complete the final construction phase of this improved, more accessible route.

Polk County’s job market is buzzing with leadership roles across healthcare, construction, tech, and more. If you’re ready to take the next step in your management career, these openings are worth a look.

Polk County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like hands-on, detail-driven work. Whether you’re into precision wiring, lab testing, or CNC machining, there’s something here worth a look.