Looking for something to do this weekend while you're waiting for the Big Game? Here's what's happening around the metro.

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.

The odds of a government shutdown are surging as President Trump battles Democrats over efforts to freeze funding and ...

L ooking for a spot to celebrate a special occasion? Whether you choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day arrives Feb. 14, or just ...

There are a few underrated travel destinations in Iowa but this city is great if you are looking for good eats and ...

A West Branch nursing home is being sued over an incident in which an intruder was able to enter the home, undress and climb ...

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 4-1 to grant a gaming license to build a planned $275 million casino and ...

Every year, the Community Foundation of Des Moines County distributes grants to area nonprofits. CFDMC is now using an online grant application process. The 2025 grant application link is available at ...

Only Congress can stop payments or shut down agencies, but Iowa’s delegation is OK with ignoring the Constitution, writes the Register editorial board ...

The cheapest flight out of Des Moines in January is to Chicago for $211 roundtrip. You can make it to Houston and back for ...

An Illinois man has won a $20,000 Iowa Lottery prize on a ticket he purchased in Lee County. Steve Rogers Jr. of Warsaw, Ill., won a top prize in the “Cash Blast” scratch game. He purchased his ...