Republican Rep. Dan Dawson, a law enforcement officer, is being challenged by Council Bluffs City Council member Steve Gorman, a retired firefighter.

The city has several options that may or may not have council support: buy the land, line up a developer; or first let Valley ...

In just over a week, we again have a choice between a leader who advocates for evidence-based public health versus the ...

The Maid-Rite restaurant at Merle Hay Mall ran out of food Sunday after a busy weekend of big crowds and long lines.

Explore the hidden gems of Iowa with its four amazing national park sites. Discover the natural beauty and rich history of ...

Uncover the underrated beauty of Iowa's state parks. From caves to rivers, immerse yourself in the scenic wonders.

A couple of years ago, someone asked Geoffrey Dibbs what he was looking forward to. Preaching on his 100th birthday, he joked ...

Ohtani, baseball’s first 50/50 man – with 54 homers and 59 stolen bases this season – terrified the sellout crowd of 52,725 ...

The Des Moines Register Opinion staff awards its weekly rose to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, which has started to ...

Jordan Wulf's husband, who battered her for years, is now in prison. But she must wait months for a divorce. She's pushing emergency divorce reforms.

The Marshalltown football team wanted to give West Des Moines Valley more than an informal tune-up for the postseason. The ...

It was a day of celebration mixed with some sadness. The friends and family of Tom Brown gathered to harvest his corn crop.