Des Moines, located where the Raccoon River and Des Moines River meet, officially got it's name on this date in 1857.

If you're looking for a cheap place to live, Iowa is home to some of the most affordable cities in the Midwest, according to the Motley Fool.

Here's what to know about Tom Vilsack, who will become the new president of the Des Moines-based World Food Prize Foundation.

An emaciated dog discovered abandoned and taped inside a plastic trash bag last December has found a loving home. The dog, named Wally by his adopters, was brou

A dog who was found tied up in a trash bag and dumped in Des Moines now has a new home. On December 10 a male bulldog, now named Wally, was found along the side of a road

Alt-rock band Modest Mouse is coming back to the Des Moines area for a second summer. Here's when to see the tour at the Val Air Ballroom.

The public has spoken: Des Moines is home to the best independent coffee shop in the state of Iowa. OnDeck, a small business lending company, ranked the best independent coffee shops based on customer reviews posted to TripAdvisor.

The former USDA secretary and former governor will be CEO of the Des Moines-based World Food Prize Foundation,which strives to alleviate world hunger and honors the work of international leaders for their efforts and achievements in global food security with an annual prize.

Also, legislators considered a bill that would enhance penalties for individuals who wear a hood in an effort to conceal their identity while committing a crime.

The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) recently released a report detailing 24 proposed solutions to combat the physician shortage crisis in Iowa. IMS and its leadership team crafted the report after a Dec. 6,

Do you own, manage, work at or know of a top workplace? Nominate it as an Iowa Top Workplace. The deadline is Feb. 21

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa ( KCCI) -- Inside the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines, a line of people waited to see some cool creatures Sunday morning for the Iowa Reptile Show. They can be great pets, from the biggest iguana to the smallest hornworm.