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

Five days after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, hundreds gathered in downtown Des ...

DES MOINES — The Iowa Legislature began the 91st ... Tuesday evening, Governor Kim Reynolds gave a very good Condition of the State address that you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com ...

Hundreds gathered in front of the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines on Saturday to support immigrants ... watched by people inside through glass doors. A state trooper opened a door and told the ...

The Iowa State Capitol is a favorite ... a security scan to enter. The capitol building is located in the city's East Village neighborhood across the Des Moines River from downtown.

Throughout the legislative session that begins Jan. 13, some Iowans will go to the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines to make their ... he or she must register with the state. A key factor is whether ...

Marco Rubio will travel to Panama on his first trip abroad as secretary of State. The visit comes as Donald Trump looks to ...

Throughout the legislative session that begins Jan. 13, some Iowans will go to the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines to make their ... he or she must register with the state. A key factor is whether ...

DES MOINES — No justification remains for any ... presidents reminding them about their obligation to comply with state law and President Trump’s executive order ending illegal DEI ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers the annual Condition of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the Iowa Capitol. (Cody Scanlan/Des Moines Register) More details about $3 million in state grant ...

The best time to visit Des Moines is from June through August ... including the Iowa State Fair. Key Events: Mostly pleasant temperatures that range from the mid-70s in September to the mid ...