West Des Moines City Council members approved the design process to begin and construction could start in September.

Danielle Paschka needed a creative outlet in 2020 and turned to sharing her cakes and treats on Instagram. Now she has viral videos and devoted fans.

Four leaders of the Afghan community established in Des Moines beginning in 2021 are on a quest to build a mosque and cultural center

Simon's in Des Moines and chef Andy Schumacher of Cobble Hill in Cedar Rapids were both named to James Beard semifinalist lists.

A Des Moines nonprofit is trying for a second time to win approval to build a tiny home village to provide permanent affordable housing for people who are homeless.

Jason Aldean is coming back to Des Moines for the third time in three years. See when his "Full Throttle Tour 2025" arrives with Nate Smith and more.

Five Des Moines projects received a 2024 Best Award from 1000 Friends of Iowa during a ceremony at the Capitol this week. 1000 Friends of Iowa is a statewide nonprofit focused on land use and transportation.

A Des Moines hospital is the first in Iowa to perform brain surgery using a new type of treatment called GammaTile therapy. Dr. Sam Schroeder, a radiation oncologist at UnityPoint Health — John Stoddard Cancer Center,

Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.

Fourteen-year-old Liam Etter is headed to the World Axe and Knife Throwing Championship this April. Etter practices and competes in axe-throwing competitions at

For those making their way into downtown Des Moines, here are your Thursday traffic camera locations: 300 Blk SE McKinley Ave. You can see the latest traffic updates here.

District leaders will share more about their vision at the State of the Schools event in February. There will be opportunities for public input before the plans are up for consideration with the school board.