Janet Metcalf, a former state lawmaker and longtime Iowan who dedicated much of her career to advocating for women's rights, has died at the age of 89.

She died Sunday in West Des Moines. Metcalf was born in Des ... Former U.S. Ambassador and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said Metcalf was a hardworking and effective legislator. "She was a real team ...

Authorities in Des Moines have arrested a mother and her son after discovering a case of animal hoarding at the Motel 6 on NE 14th Street. Officers found 52 cats and a dog in the motel room occupied ...

Three Iowa Democratic legislators are considering a run for the party's nomination in the state's 3rd Congressional District.

For more information, visit the official Iowa Legislature website. Despite chilly Midwestern winters, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden remains a year-round top attraction thanks to the site ...

A jury awarded Collins over 2-million for emotional damages - and 8 million dollars in punitive damages Collin's lawyer say that's the largest housing discrimination verdict in Iowa history.

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After falling short of securing a single Big Ten champion last year, the Iowa wrestling program was not pleased with ... Eli McKown covers high school sports and wrestling for the Des Moines Register.

Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Email him at msouthard@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard ...