Skaters and community members gathered at The Turf’s grand reopening in Greenfield, celebrating the revival of the iconic ...

One of the meccas of Midwest skateboarding is finally open once again. On Saturday, The Turf Skatepark (4267 W. Loomis Rd.) officially reopened, after a DIY-led initiative over 15 years in the making.

He said the skatepark will have a major impact on the Midwest skate scene. “This skatepark is absolutely going to change the game for Midwestern skateboarding,” Lutzka said. “We didn’t ...

The metro's elected officials, stakeholders and academics weigh in on what Des Moines needs to do to stay on the right track.

Whether you’re looking to explore a new place or chill out and relax, there’s something for everyone out there.

Since 2000, the Des Moines metro has led the way among the Midwest's largest urban areas ... include the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Lauridsen Skatepark, the East Village, the Civic Center, Grays ...