West Liberty resident Pascual Pedro Pedro, whose deportation has sparked protests across eastern Iowa, told his story by ...

"We've got bowed walls and a hole in the ceiling that is leaking water from our AC unit," said one camper who had a large ...

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines recently awarded Leadership Grants totaling $300,000 to support two community ...

Craving fried chicken in? Check out our 2025 guide to the top 10 spots serving up the crispiest, most flavorful chicken in ...

Pleasant Hill’s dining scene is heating up with the arrival of two popular Des Moines-area restaurants: Taste of New York Pizza and Bubbies BBQ. Both eateries are opening new locations at 1225 Copper ...

From free sweet corn and SpongeBob on stage to Lana Del Rey and NASCAR — here’s what’s happening July 31-Aug. 3.

Also in the notebook, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird objects to a settlement in a lawsuit against the retail brokerage ...

The USA TODAY Best Bars in America: The 29 best bars in America in 2025: See USA TODAY's top picks Selected by our network of food writers across the nation — from The Arizona Republic to the Palm ...

See 6 additional Des Moines metro area bars worthy of recognition, along with speakeasies, restaurants with notable cocktail ...

Nearly every town has a great bar. Food journalists from across the USA TODAY Network share their favorite places to gather with friends for a drink.