It's good to give families the truth — about why the shots are necessary, too, not just how to opt out, writes the Register's ...

6400 blk SE 3rd St: DMPD & @DSMFireDept are on scene of a shooting incident. One victim with gunshot injury being transported ...

The Des Moines metro is set to welcome more than 7,200 students for the national speech and debate competition, marking the ...

Thelma's Ice Cream Sandwiches, originating from Central Iowa, are now sold at Costco while continuing production in Des ...

In hundreds of U.S. cities, "No Kings" protests are planned for June 14 to counter the military parade in Washington D.C., ...

After prohibiting lawn watering earlier in the week, Central Iowa Water Works gave an update on conditions in the metro.

Pate, a Republican, will be running for a fifth, four-year term as Iowa’s Secretary of State. Pate has held the office for ...

Just hours before the first missile fired on Thursday, Chris Lederman of Des Moines touched down in the Middle East.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz confirmed Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in their home in Brooklyn Park. Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot but went into ...

Iowa State basketball guard Tamin Lipsey dealt with various injuries last season, but as the Cyclones prepare to start summer ...

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The Joseph Case took on No. 6 Tyngsboro in the Division 4 state finals. The Cardinals hung on to beat the Tigers, 7-6.