A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Des Moines at 7:23 p.m. on Friday, March 6.

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement determined regulations on fertilizers, animal feeding operations ...

Jeff Roalson and Trevor Polk of the Iowa City indie band Halfloves reflect on a decade of bandhood and their landmark self-titled album.

The bill passed despite concerns from some lawmakers who said the Des Moines facility cannot adequately maintain the Iowa City collections.

The Department of War identified four of the military service members who were killed in Kuwait while supporting Operation ...

Hear from Bishop Heelan basketball junior Melina Snoozy, who scored 39 points in the Crusaders win over North Polk in the ...

An Iowa Senate subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday that would freeze property taxes for homeowners 65 and older and cap overall property tax growth for cities at 2%.

A water main break in Mitchellville prompted the city's elementary school to cancel classes for the day, while a supply issue has led the city to ask residents to conserve water.

Jason Kerndt has been appointed market president of Home State Bank’s Polk City branch, the bank announced. Kerndt brings 23 years of banking experience and will support the bank’s continued growth in ...

Southeast Polk’s Amir Newman-Winfrey wrestles Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Kiernan Dunlay at 106 lbs. on Feb. 18, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines. / Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via ...

Firefighters will reach out to people who have recently overdosed to offer treatment options and connect them with services.

Kyle Lee Simonson, 63, passed peacefully, July 31, 2025, at home surrounded by family in Polk City Iowa. He was born April 11, 1962, to Earl Simonson and Sally Wood, in Boone Iowa. At the age of ...