Des Moines, located where the Raccoon River and Des Moines River meet, officially got it's name on this date in 1857.

From United Flight 232 in Sioux City to the loss of Buddy Holly in Clear Lake: What's Iowa's history with fatal plane crashes?

Des Moines Area Community College's fourth and longest-serving president, Rob Denson, is retiring after 22 years at the helm ...

Stepping down as agriculture secretary, former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack is stepping up as the first CEO of the World Food Prize ...

The Butler Mansion would be transformed into a museum, café and event center as part of a $13 million project proposed by the Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa. Why it matters: The renovation ...

Quiet as this winter has seemed, there are actually more than 20 winters in central Iowa history that were less snowy at this point in January. While Des Moines has only received 25% of its normal ...

Living History Farms welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's located in Urbandale, Iowa, about 10 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines. It's best reached by car.

The Iowa State Capitol is a favorite of sightseers and history buffs thanks to its grand ... city's East Village neighborhood across the Des Moines River from downtown. It is accessible via ...