The concept of urban renewal was originally created to deal with slums or blighted neighborhoods, mostly in America’s largest cities. Urban renewal first came to Iowa in 1957 and was focused on ...

“The Des Moines area and the entire state of Iowa lost a legend with the passing of Bill Knapp. A visionary, community leader ...

As Iowa researchers continue the search for a new funding source for the state's largest water sensor network — which ...

Pessimism about the country’s future has risen in cities since last year, but rural America is more optimistic about what’s ahead for the U.S., according to a new survey from the American Communities ...

The American Communities Project surveyed 15 different types of communities in their new study of what worries Americans.

For those seeking natural beauty, Lake Keomah State Park lies just a short drive from town. The 84-acre lake offers fishing opportunities for anglers hoping to land bass, bluegill, or catfish, while ...

Rows of blue bins filled with colorful clothing stretch out like a rainbow road of possibilities. It’s basically a treasure hunter’s dream come true. Those bright lime green walls aren’t just cheerful ...

Semifinal Friday didn't disappoint in Iowa high school football's Class 5A matchups: Liberty vs. Waukee NW and Dowling Catholic vs. Valley.

We’ve reached semifinal Friday in Class 5A Iowa high school football. Follow along for live updates from both games.

( Iowa Capital Dispatch) - A new report from the Iowa Food System Coalition shows that Iowa has 1,461 local food businesses ...