The weekend brings the Bike Expo and RAGBRAI announcement party, comedian Sal Vulcano, two wine and cheese events, and more.

Many Iowa school districts are stepping up efforts to improve attendance, as chronic absenteeism surged during the pandemic and it’s been difficult to bring down. Des Moines Public Schools has increased outreach to families through letters,

Des Moines police say a drug dog found more than 50 pounds of marijuana at the Des Moines International Airport Thursday after they received an anonymous tip the pot was coming in on a plane from Las Vegas.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill that, if passed, would restrict students' cell phone use during instructional time. According to the governor’s office, the bill would establish a minimum standard that all Iowa schools would be required to follow by July 1, 2025.

From October through April, deicers help keep airports across the world open. Deicers help clear airplanes whenever there is a buildup of contamination, which can be

JayJay Goodvin, known as the The Iowa Gallivant, took his love for pork tenderloins to the next level by eating one in all 99 Iowa counties.

Kim Reynolds has proposed legislation that would create a minimum standard all Iowa school districts would be required to adopt by July 1.

About 150 refugees were expected to arrive over the next two months — and now it's unclear whether they will come to the state or the U.S. at all.

YMCA Teen Game Night at the Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Cost: $5 non-members, free for members Gather your teens and join Wellmark YMCA for Teen Game Night on Drake University’s campus.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a bill Friday that would require Iowa school districts to restrict student cell phone use during instructional time, citing

The state of Iowa is facing a critical physician shortage. To combat the issue, Des Moines University and Drake University are teaming up once again to offer more Iowans access to medical education. The partnership will allow Drake students in any major to apply for a variety of advanced degree programs.

Cobble Hill chef Andy Schumacher is a Best Chef Midwest semifinalist. Simon's, an Italian restaurant in Des Moines, is named for Outstanding Hospitality.