A Des Moines man was sentenced to up to 55 years in prison Friday for kidnapping a former girlfriend, the Polk County ...

Free, full-day 4-year-old preschool programs, policies that aim to recruit and retain educators, and improved children’s ...

The state lawmaking process already has begun at the Iowa Capitol, even before legislators have returned to conduct their ...

Iowa voters’ registration status could be revoked if state elections officials cannot confirm a voter’s U.S. citizenship under legislation proposed by Iowa’s top elections official.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested three men: 38-year-old Alieski Perez Hernandez, 30-year-old Yohannis ...

The Perry community gathered on the first anniversary of the school shooting to find hope and healing together.

A new downtown skyscraper, a plan to fill a big vacancy in the East Village and more. Here are Des Moines developments to ...

Not only is the building home to the governor's offices, the legislature and the old Supreme ... official Iowa Legislature website. Despite chilly Midwestern winters, the Greater Des Moines ...

Ihave been kicking myself since being reminded that procrastination comes with a price. This lesson arrived the week before Christmas when I spotted a small obituary in the Bloomfield Democrat. Seven ...

At least 4 dozen bills have been “pre-filed” ahead of the 2025 session of the Iowa Legislature, which convenes Monday ...

The Des Moines Register spoke to Iowa immigrants, lawmakers and advocacy groups about Trump's second-term promises. Here's ...