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 ...

Explore the iconic landmarks of Iowa, from the breathtaking cornfields to the historic bridges and charming small towns.

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 ...

Bill Douglas is a student of history, especially in Iowa, but as recently as seven years ago, he had never read a ...

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 ...