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Construction near two West Des Moines schools is creating traffic headaches on Grand Avenue as school starts again. But the city says the traffic is a trade-off for safer crossings for students.

Dolly Parton was known around the world for her music, but her legacy is also arriving in Iowa mailboxes every month.

Candidates for governor, Congress and other Iowa offices made public commitments on water quality, public schools, immigration, rural EMS and a proposed Silver Alert during Sunday’s AMOS convention in Clive.

The faces of overdose victims covered the Iowa Capitol steps as families remembered their loved ones lost to addiction. See how Steps of Hope Iowa marked Overdose Awareness Day across Des Moines.

DES MOINES, Iowa — A new EPA decision giving 29 small oil refineries a break from renewable-fuel requirements is drawing concern from Iowa agriculture and biofuel leaders.

BELMOND, Iowa — Residents filled Belmond City Hall Thursday night to discuss the future of the city's police department after three officers

A water main break damaged a street in Des Moines' Highland Park neighborhood Sunday, leaving behind broken pavement, exposed bricks and a large hole in the road.

DES MOINES, Iowa — For some Big Creek Beach visitors, Labor Day weekend was their first chance this summer to visit the state park's waterfront after swimming was not advised for more than a month of the season.

A new owner could soon take over Valley West Mall. But major questions remain about redevelopment plans, and the future of the department store anchoring the property.

Democrat Dave Muhlbauer is criticizing Republican Zach Lahn’s choice of Derek Wulf as his running mate. Here’s what both campaigns are saying about the controversy.