The National Speech and Debate Association, based in West Des Moines, will host the world’s largest academic competition, the 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament, next week in Des Moines.

The 51st RAGBRAI kicks off Sunday. Here's a guide to make the most of each day of the 434-mile ride from the Missouri River to the Mississippi.

84-year-old Jane Wood has been giving tours at the Iowa State Capitol for 24 years. Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscape Why Amal Clooney ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner. Get ready to wear your most patriotic outfits and enjoy these Independence Day events in central Iowa.

DES MOINES - As of Tuesday, newly appointed and elected government officials in Iowa are required to attend training on Iowa’s public meeting and open records laws as legislation passed earlier ...

DES Moines, Iowa — A new gun law lowering the age you need to be to own and carry a handgun in Iowa is causing some confusion.

By overreacting to Satanic Temple events, Iowa is ruining access to an iconic space that belongs to all of us, writes the Register editorial board.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Des Moines police are investigating after a body was recovered from the Des Moines River Friday night. Police say they were called at around 8 p.m. Friday to the Des ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley is running for his seat again in 2026. Grassley has held the office for House District 57 (Des Moines) area since 2023.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - State Senator Rocky De Witt, of Lawton, has died after a courageous battle with cancer. In January of 2024, De Witt revealed doctors diagnosed him with pancreatic cancer.

Nitrate levels remain elevated in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, two of the drinking water sources for Central Iowa Water Works' 600,000 customers. The regional utility recently shared how it ...

Anti-abortion advocates gathered at the Iowa State Capitol Building Saturday for the annual Iowa March for Life.