Weather
Northwest Iowa Sees Near-Record Dry February
Unusually warm temperatures compound drought conditions in the region
Flurries and Clouds Forecast for Fairgrounds in Des Moines
Temperatures to remain steady in the low to mid 30s with breezy winds
Hourly Weather Report for Des Moines, Iowa
As of 6:51 PM UTC on February 20, 2026
Economics
Gas Prices Rise in Iowa as Crude Oil Costs Climb
Diesel and heating fuel costs show mixed trends across the state
Iowa Fuel Prices Surge, Diesel Hits $3.53 per Gallon
State gas prices jump 14 cents, still below 2025 levels, as national average rises to $2.98
Fuel Prices Decline Across Iowa as Oil Costs Drop
Gas and diesel prices fall amid lower global crude oil benchmarks
Lifestyle
Ingersoll Avenue Emerges as Des Moines' Top Food Destination
As Pappajohn Sculpture Park district restaurants struggle, Ingersoll Avenue sees a restaurant boom
Des Moines University's Pioneering Past
From its osteopathic roots to social progressivism, the university has a rich history in Iowa
World Food & Music Festival Returns to Des Moines in 2026
Annual celebration of international cuisine and culture draws over 100,000 attendees each year.
Politics
Iowa Communities Rally Around Fallen Reservists
Locals mourn the loss of six Des Moines-based soldiers killed in Middle East strike
Iowa Governor Stands by US War with Iran Despite Soldier Deaths
Reynolds says mission was 'the right thing to do' despite loss of four Iowa soldiers since December
Iowa Governor Mourns Soldiers Killed in Iran Conflict
Reynolds laments loss of four Iowa troops, including two killed in Kuwait drone strike
Health
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Iowa Backyard Flock
State and federal agencies confirm H5N1 HPAI case in Washington County
Meteorologist Diagnosed with Bulbar-Onset ALS After Noticing Speech Changes
Jeriann Ritter, a 20-year veteran meteorologist, opens up about her unexpected ALS diagnosis and early symptoms.
Flower Deliveries Lift Spirits of Des Moines Cancer Patients
Local flower farm owner donates bouquets to brighten days of those battling cancer
