Later this year the city will also have new adaptive programming, designed to adapt to the abilities of participants.

The festival's executive director says he and other organizers have not noticed a decrease in attendance, but know there are some who are opting to stay home.

With nice weather and apples coming into season, now is the time to find an apple orchard near you. Try these 6 in the Des Moines metro.

Tree Dwellers and Oktoberfest Friday; Applefest, Latino Heritage Festival, Log Cabin Fest, Eric Church and curling Saturday; Pups & Pumpkins, Creekology and Potteryfest Sunday, plus Iowa’s largest ...

"Free Dr. Roberts," hundreds of protesters chanted in downtown Des Moines to oppose Superintendent Ian Roberts' arrest by ICE agents.

Throughout his political career, State Auditor and gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand has branded himself as a different kind ...

From The Slaughterhouse to Adventureland's Phantom Fall Fest, there's something fun for everybody in the metro this spooky ...

The Iowa Cubs wrap up their 2025 season this weekend, facing the Toledo Mud Hens. This weekend is Fan Appreciation Weekend, so ICubs fans can enjoy giveaways, food packages and more in celebration of ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Football season has begun and the air has turned crisp in central Iowa. That means fall is finally here, and there are many things people can do to enjoy all the wonderful things ...

Des Moines Metro Opera staff complain of overwork, bullying and unsafe conditions. The opera’s general director, Michael Egel, admitted in a 2024 meeting to being unaware of the extent of the issues ...

As Des Moines Public Schools kicks off a new partnership allowing students to use their student IDs to check out books from the Des Moines Public Library system, opponents defended the practice ...