Zoom in: Local historian Mike Rowley, who co-authored a book about the cemetery last year, highlighted some of the people buried there who made significant contributions to Black history. Editor and ...

Black men enlist for the Fort Des Moines' Officer Training Camp. Historian Don North said he’s got love for three things: history, the military and horses. He could pursue them all as a ...

A historical marker will be placed at Fort Des Moines this summer to honor the 1,000 thousand black soldiers who trained there to become officers during World War One. Researcher Keith King says ...

Center Street in Des Moines was once home to a thriving African American community with Black-owned pharmacies, hotels, grocery stores, clubs and more. “It was a good place to live,” said Richard ...

Prime & Providence, 595 60th St., Suite 100, West Des Moines; 515-644-6805. Open daily from 5 to 10 p.m. For a special occasion, Proudfoot & Bird at the Hotel Fort Des Moines focuses on seasonal ...

The Iowa high school boys basketball season wraps up this week. Here's what to know about state tournament games in all four classes.

A man was arrested after police say he them on a high speed chase in stolen car while intoxicated, became belligerent towards ...

INTERSTATE OPENED IN DES MOINES IN 1961, BUT BEFORE THOUSANDS OF CARS DROVE THROUGH HERE EVERY DAY, THIS LAND WAS THE CENTER OF IOWA’S BLACK COMMUNITY. IT ALL STARTED HERE IN FORT DES MOINES.