A total of 56 refugees were supposed to arrive in the state within the next month, but that is no longer happening.

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Des Moines police reported before a fatal shooting Friday that a man they were searching for in a Highland Park home announced he had a gun

Families gathered to learn about thousands of reptiles and amphibians during the Iowa Reptile Show. The sixth annual Iowa Reptile Show was held Sunday at the Hilton

They can be great pets, from the biggest iguana to the smallest hornworm. Inside the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines, a line of people waited to see some cool creatures Sunday morning for the Iowa Reptile Show. They can be great pets, from the biggest iguana to the smallest hornworm.

Des Moines police shot a 36-year-old man wanted on a felony warrant Friday afternoon in the city’s Highland Park neighborhood, according to anews release from

The end of January is coming with a nice thaw for Iowa. What we're watching for the beginning of February — in your Storm Team 8 forecast.

The weekend brings the Bike Expo and RAGBRAI announcement party, comedian Sal Vulcano, two wine and cheese events, and more.

If approved, the suburbs would be home to their second location of the fast food chain known for its steakburgers and homemade milkshakes.

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.

From October through April, deicers help keep airports across the world open. Deicers help clear airplanes whenever there is a buildup of contamination, which can be

THE ROUTE FOR THE DES MOINES REGISTER’S 52ND ANNUAL GREAT BIKE RIDE ACROSS IOWA WAS ANNOUNCED OVER THE WEEKEND. THIS YEAR’S WEEK LONG BIKE TREK ACROSS THE STATE WILL BEGIN IN ORANGE CITY ON JULY 19TH.