Des Moines man accused of kidnapping 4-year-old daughter
Duane VanDenHemel, 36, was allegedly armed with a machete-style knife when he took his daughter from her home.
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: African American festival, Puppy Bowl and model trains
Looking for something to do this weekend while you're waiting for the Big Game? Here's what's happening around the metro.
City of Des Moines begins expanded engagement efforts with people experiencing homelessness
The latest update comes after the Des Moines City Council passed ordinances in September banning public camping and sleeping ...
Mercy College of Health Sciences plans $15 million nursing school in downtown Des Moines
Mercy College of Health Sciences hopes to make a dent in Iowa's nursing shortage with a new $15 million nursing school.
What happens if ICE agents come to a school? What Des Moines metro schools are saying
Iowa school districts are reaching out to immigrant families with information as concerns over immigration arrests at schools ...
Iowa Statehouse demonstration against Project 2025 leads to multiple arrests
The protest began outside the Iowa Statehouse around noon, with participants urging lawmakers to reject Project 2025.
Flying from the Des Moines International Airport in February? Here are the cheapest flights.
The cheapest flight out of Des Moines in January is to Chicago for $211 roundtrip. You can make it to Houston and back for ...
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Legislators consider ways to bring Iowa more health care personnel
Iowa lawmakers advanced three bills this week that aim to raise the state’s number of medical providers. One of the bills ...
Des Moines refugee services raising concerns over pause in federal funding
There are roughly 500 refugees from Afghanistan and other nations currently in Polk County who are here legally.
Local 5 Weekend Guide: Des Moines Hometown Team Weekend, Puppy Bowl watch party
It's a weekend of festivities ahead in Des Moines. Local 5 rounded up five events taking place in central Iowa for whatever you're celebrating.
Meet the Des Moines Register staff: Communities reporter Phillip Sitter is always on the go
Phillip Sitter reports on growth, development, city and school goings in the suburbs, but also has covered the Iowa Caucuses ...