Iowa Menace sees surge in support amidst World Cup
Fans are flocking to Mediacom Stadium to support Des Moines' soccer team as the U.S. hosts the World Cup.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
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See live vote totals for important local races in June 27, 2026 Louisiana election
A ballot box is seen during early voting at the Polk County Election Office, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ORG...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Wednesday's prep roundup: Mitchell's three home runs highlight Ottumwa's conference split
DES MOINES — Jace Mitchell hammered three home runs, including two in the second game of an Iowa Alliance Conference south division doubleheader lifting th...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Greater Des Moines Watershed Program launches with more cover crop incentives
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the launch of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program, a new initiative aimed at expanding conservation pr...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Shavertown gymnast Gianna Ward headed to AAU Jr. Olympic Games
WILKES-BARRE — Gianna Ward, a 10-year-old gymnast from Shavertown, will compete in the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa, in August....
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Des Moines airfares average about $39.50 less than Omaha, but the drive costs $31
As many Iowa travelers know, booking a flight at Des Moines International Airport might require a pretty penny or two, but ticket out of Des Moines beat most...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
WATCH: Body camera video shows arrest of former Des Moines schools superintendent
Body camera video released this week by the Iowa State Patrol shows the moment troopers took former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts into...
Jun 20, 2026Open source
Juneteenth celebrations begin in Des Moines with focus on history and hope
An Iowa event honors educators and citizens while teaching the next generation about the federal holiday.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
Yankee Doodle Pops returns to the Iowa State Capitol for America’s 250th celebration
Yankee Doodle Pops, a popular summer tradition in Des Moines for more than 30 years, returns July 3, 2026, with a patriotic concert and fireworks to celebrat...
Jun 19, 2026Open source
Muscatine museum hosts author who retraced Iowa’s 1835 Dragoon Trail
Learn how the Des Moines River corridor changed over time during a free talk by historian Kevin Mason in Muscatine.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
QC Steamwheelers extoll revenge in Des Moines, but it could be a costly win
After an embarrassing loss to the Iowa Barnstormers in their last visit, the Quad City Steamwheelers took care of business on Saturday evening in Des Moines.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Des Moines considers pulling back tax incentives. What could it mean?
In light of recent Iowa legislation, Des Moines is weighing a rollback of the temporary tax incentives it has long relied on to spur new construction develop...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
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Des Moines is in Polk County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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Iowa Down Ballot podcast: RFK Jr. on tape, CARES spending redux, Roundup win
RFK Jr. tries to talk Iowa Libertarians off the ballot, Gov. Kim Reynolds federal COVID aid spending resurfaces and Roundup's court win.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Rob Sand’s refusal could hurt Iowa’s federal funding
Sand is refusing a request to amend the audit – despite a warning from the Iowa Department of Management that leaving the audit unrevised could threaten Io...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Iowa City schools names Amy Kortemeyer interim superintendent
The Iowa City school district has named Amy Kortemeyer — a former leader in the district — as interim superintendent effective Wednesday, pending board a...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Iowa voters who care about dirty water have clear choices
Instead of paying tens of millions of dollars for Band Aids, Jones wants to give farmers an offramp from a system that pushes producers to plant only corn or...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Prepping for local option sales tax
Voters approved the tax in November with 84 percent support in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Shueyville, and Oxford.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Why Iowa's new abortion pill law may have limited impact
Drake University law professor Sally Frank explains why Iowa’s new abortion pill law may have limited practical impact as most patients already rely on out...
Jun 29, 2026Open source
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WORTHINGTON, Iowa — It didn’t take long for the Cascade Reds to find an offensive rhythm on Saturday night.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Unemployment rates rise in local Iowa counties
Unemployment rates rose in many local counties, according to recently released reports.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Bettendorf graduate gains firsthand view of Iowa politics through youth council
From committee meetings to conversations with lawmakers, a Bettendorf student got an inside look at state government.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
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