The U.S. Postal Service is releasing a new series of stamps in honor of Route 66's centennial

A house fire in Eldon, Iowa, on Sunday night left one person dead, and authorities are investigating the cause.

Iowa Democrats Josh Turek and Zach Wahls largely agreed on major issues but clashed over immigration during a debate in the race to replace Sen. Joni Ernst.

Vice President JD Vance made his first Iowa visit since taking office, backing Rep. Zach Nunn and highlighting GOP priorities as key 2026 races take shape.

Here are some takeaways fromTuesday's elections in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.

Vivek Ramaswamy will face a challenge from the state's former health director as he seeks to keep the governor's office in GOP hands.

Police are investigating after a person was found dead in a downtown Des Moines alley Tuesday evening, with few details released so far.

The city's Parks and Rec department tells KCCI permits are required for certain circumstances at city parks and trails.

An injured Baltimore bakery truck driver's family is speaking out after Sunday's crash involving a United Airlines plane in New Jersey.

The "Nomade" sculpture has been reinstalled at the Papajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines after undergoing updates and refurbishment.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL draft.

Researchers have made a surprising discovery, with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope: a relatively young galaxy that isnt spinning.

Rolling Stones confirm "Foreign Tongues," release new single "In The Stars," and set a July 10 album launch with star guests and a Brooklyn reveal

City leaders in Des Moines introduced the Restore the Core program, a $7 million initiative offering grants to help fill vacant downtown storefronts.

Drake University has opened registration for its 2026 summer camps, offering Des Moines-area students hands-on experiences in music, health care and media.

El Bait Shop, a downtown Des Moines bar, marks its 20th anniversary today with free taquitos for patrons on Cinco de Mayo.

Authorities are searching for Jesus Almeyda Orbegozo, who was last seen in Altoona, driving a black Honda Civic.

A former FedEx driver was sentenced to death after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while delivering a Christmas gift in 2022.

The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest has revealed its final four semifinalists, with voting open until May 15 and the winner to be announced on June 3.

Residents of Cityville Apartments in Des Moines were evacuated Tuesday morning due to high levels of natural gas, but the issue has been resolved.

A Secret Service officer was arrested in Miami for alleged indecent exposure and threatening behavior toward hotel guests, according to authorities.

A Des Moines woman anonymously marked the anniversary of her decision to choose life over suicide by handing out envelopes with money and heartfelt notes to strangers.

Researchers at MIT and Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have developed an AI tool called Sybil that analyzes CT scans to predict lung cancer risk with up to 94% accuracy.

Des Moines residents say they lost everything in an apartment fire, as local agencies and volunteers step in to provide shelter, food and support.

A vehicle struck the UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine in Indianola, but no injuries were reported, and the clinic remained open.