West Des Moines neighborhood honoring Sgt. Coady

#2 Unity Christian claims first IHSAA Basketball State Championship since 2005, taking down #1 Kuemper Catholic 67-64 in 2A final

The #2 Unity Christian Knights ended the season atop the IHSAA Class 2A mountain, taking down top-seeded Kuemper Catholic 67-64 in the championship game. Knights forward Tyce Van Donge led the team ...

A new report’s finding on cancer in Iowa farmers is unexpected. Why?

A new report examines whether Iowa farmers, highly exposed to pesticides, are getting cancer more often than others in the ...

#2 MMCRU’s title quest ends in IHSAA Class 1A Semifinals following 65-56 loss to #6 Marquette Catholic

MMCRU’s title quest came to a halt in the IHSAA Class 1A Semifinals following a 65-56 loss to #6 Marquette Catholic. Kamden Bork led the Royals with 20 points and 9 rebounds while Michael Schmillen ...

Bare Skin and Beauty Introduces Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides Serum for Enhanced Barrier Support

HILLARYS, WA - March 11, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Bare Skin and Beauty, a leading skin clinic with locations in Hillarys ...

Des Moines police investigate shots fired incident in downtown Des Moines

Des Moines Police investigate shots fired incident in Downtown Des Moines ...

West Des Moines neighborhood honoring Sgt. Coady

West Des Moines neighborhood honoring Sgt. Coady ...

Dante Powell hosts one of Iowa’s hottest comedy shows: ‘I’m not bootlicking, I’m not tip-toeing. I am who I am’

Dante Powell is on a roll. The Louisiana-born comic has clocked thousands of miles as both a truck driver and a comedian. Powell has called Des Moines his home for […] ...

Review: NOTHING HOLDS STILL at Ballet Des Moines

Des Moines has a thriving arts community. One of the amazing organizations that is making this community thrive is Ballet Des Moines. I had the opportunity to attend their performance of “Nothing ...

Vietnam Café faces closure as Merle Hay Mall food court disappears

After 15 years, Vietnam Café at Merle Hay Mall faces closure due to redevelopment. Owner Brenda Tran launched a GoFundMe to ...

Des Moines City Council moves to new city hall after 114 years

HANDLE THIS INVESTIGATION THOROUGHLY. END QUOTE. NEW AT SIX. AFTER MORE THAN A CENTURY NEXT TO THE DES MOINES RIVER, THE DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD ITS FIRST MEETING AT THE NEW CITY HALL ...

Des Moines police address rumors of ICE coming to the city

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - The Des Moines Police Department is addressing concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents coming to the city. DMPD Sgt. Paul Parizek provided the following ...

Des Moines police identify victim of New Year's Day homicide; man charged with murder

KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT SIX STARTS NOW. WE START TONIGHT WITH AN ARREST AFTER A DEADLY OVERNIGHT SHOOTING IN A COURT AVENUE APARTMENT BUILDING, 31 YEAR OLD JORDAN KAMI IS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER.

6 classic restaurants from Omaha to Wisconsin worth a road trip

Discover iconic Midwest restaurants, from butter‑burger diners to steakhouses, celebrating tradition, comfort food and decades of local flavor.

Michigan's worst tornado leveled Flint, killed 116 people in 1953

When the worst tornado to ever strike Michigan blew up Flint in 1953, a Free Press writer described the scene as something from Dante's "Inferno." It hit on June 8, resulting in 116 deaths and 844 ...

Busy Builders Expands Services to Custom Home Building in Central Iowa

Busy Builders Now Offers Custom Home Building in Des Moines Area West Des Moines, United States - January 29, 2026 / ...

Dutch Bros Coffee has a second Des Moines location in the works

The Dutch Mafia can get ready for a second location of Dutch Bros Coffee to open in the Des Moines metro. The coffee chain ...

Des Moines Children's Museum celebrates start of construction at new location

The Des Moines Children's Museum is relocating to the former Des Moines Golf and Country Club in West Des Moines, marking the start of construction with a celebration. THROUGH LAWSUITS AND FORECLOSURE ...

Des Moines police address rumors of ICE coming to the city

Des Moines-area court cases we're following for 2026

IOWA, USA — There are several high-profile court cases moving forward in 2026 that Local 5 will be keeping an eye on. Here's a look at what comes next in those cases. President Donald Trump's lawsuit ...