Six people are candidates for the two Polk County commissioner seats on the ballot in the May 19 primary election.

Republican Adam Steen is planning to hit the trail soon with some of his gubernatorial campaign’s high-profile backers. Talking to reporters Wednesday after submitting the required nominating ...

The Des Moines City Council agreed this week to pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit claiming that plants in the medians along ...

A Polk County jury found a Des Moines police officer was justified in a 2019 shooting during a confrontation with a knife-armed man at a homeless encampment.

A six-term state representative is entering the race for the Polk County Board of Supervisors, challenging board chair Matt ...

John Forbes is embarking on another run for the Polk County Board of Supervisors. Forbes, a six-term state legislator, is challenging supervisor board chair Matt McCoy in the 2026 election to ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said a driver was attempting to pass a line of cars and hit two motorcyclists head on.

Iowa cities and counties are warning of cuts to local services as Iowa lawmakers consider a 2% revenue growth cap in their property tax cut plans.

A severe thunderstorm warning was canceled by the National Weather Service shortly after 7:50 p.m.

Jeff Roalson and Trevor Polk of the Iowa City indie band Halfloves reflect on a decade of bandhood and their landmark self-titled album.

The bill passed despite concerns from some lawmakers who said the Des Moines facility cannot adequately maintain the Iowa City collections.

Kyle Lee Simonson, 63, passed peacefully, July 31, 2025, at home surrounded by family in Polk City Iowa. He was born April 11, 1962, to Earl Simonson and Sally Wood, in Boone Iowa. At the age of ...