Des Moines, located where the Raccoon River and Des Moines River meet, officially got it's name on this date in 1857.

Our journey through Iowa’s 99 counties began in January with a visit to Kossuth County in the north, which is not the only ...

Our treatment of them shouldn't be that their decision doesn't matter if they're on the wrong side of the river," Smith said, referring to state court, which is on the west side of the Des Moines ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man is behind bars on Wednesday after allegedly assaulting a food delivery driver and running into the Des Moines River while fleeing from police. According to ...

From the best beer garden to the city's best views, here's our unofficial guide to the best patios around the Des Moines ...

Last year was a big one for development in Des Moines. Des Moines International Airport began construction on its new $445 million terminal. The much-anticipated Pro Iowa soccer stadium was ...

You'll find the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden along the Des Moines River, a little more than a mile northeast of downtown Des Moines. Parking at the garden is free. The garden is open daily ...

The 1/2-mile, 13-story bridge crosses the Des Moines River valley and features six overlooks with interactive panels explaining the area's cultural and natural history. After dark, a section of ...