Des Moines IA

Des Moines, IA – March 5, 2026 – Downtown protest slowed traffic, police posted radar zones, storms loom late week, and Guard homecomings are set.

Des Moines, IA – March 4, 2026 – Storm risk late Thu/Fri, downtown protest traffic tie-ups, Drake community mourns, and Valley West plans move ahead.

Des Moines, IA – March 3, 2026 – North High evacuated after suspected arson, Polk County offers warrant help, and police probe a home break-in shooting.

Des Moines, IA – March 2, 2026 – Roundabouts proposed on SW 9th, soldiers set to return, Valley West redevelopment ramps up, and a wetter week ahead.

Des Moines, IA – March 1, 2026 – Metro leaders weigh safer streets, police file new charges in a fatal hit-and-run case, and wintery air returns.

Des Moines, IA – February 28, 2026 – A south-side house fire, safer SW Ninth Street plans, and East Village upgrades top today’s local brief.

Des Moines, IA – February 27, 2026 – Police investigated a body recovered from the Des Moines River as crashes and a moped chase snarled traffic.

Des Moines, IA – February 26, 2026 – City Council’s towing vote, East Village redo, Highland Park preservation move, plus girls state hoops prep.

Des Moines, IA – February 25, 2026 – East Village streetscape upgrades move forward as Highland Park plans reset and traffic-safety tests expand.

Des Moines, IA – February 24, 2026 – Council eyes Highland Park building buys, police make key arrest, Drake hires coach, and schools get funding bump.

Des Moines, IA – February 22, 2026 – Lawmakers face key deadlines, growers eye weather risks, and state wrestling brings thousands to the metro.

Des Moines, IA – February 21, 2026 – Arrest in holiday shooting, record-breaking snow snarls travel, and culture, sports and celebrations fill the weekend.

Des Moines, IA – February 18, 2026 – Warm temps linger as I-35 work, metro development, and a West Des Moines shooting investigation shape today’s local news.

Des Moines, IA — February 17, 2026 — Unseasonable warmth, big road work, and a new look at local history top today’s headlines across the metro.

Des Moines, IA — February 6, 2026 — City leaders settle into a new home downtown while pedestrian safety upgrades expand and winter conditions linger across central Iowa.

Des Moines, IA — February 5, 2026 — This week brought significant developments in local governance, community events, and public safety initiatives.

Des Moines, IA — February 3, 2026 — A roundup of recent events and developments in Des Moines, including traffic updates, community events, and local initiatives.

Des Moines, IA — January 31, 2026 — A multi-vehicle collision on E. 14th Street and Maury Street has led to road closures. Local events include the Decoy Duo performance at Stri…

Des Moines, IA — January 30, 2026 — A severe winter storm has brought record-low temperatures and hazardous conditions to Des Moines, prompting school closures and public safety…