Des Moines County, along with Dubuque County, were the two original Iowa counties formed along the Mississippi River in 1834 by the Michigan Territorial Legislature. Divided today into 10 counties ...

The four-mile trail around Lake Ahquabi, in the state park of the same name, is a quiet spot that's a great summertime getaway. Beat the heat in the shade and dip your toes in the water to cool off.

The incredible beauty of the Mississippi Valley combines with historic charm to make McGregor one of the best winter towns in ...

The DNR says five dead dear were found at the Highway 44 boat ramp of the Raccon River. In Iowa, it is illegal to leave a dead animal without disposing of it in a timely manner. If you have any ...

The start of the 2025 Iowa State Fair is 182 days away and fair organizers have revealed another musical act for the ...

There was an early dismissal on Monday for a northwest Iowa elementary school, but it had nothing to do with the forecast.

Ben Kieffer joined Iowa Public Radio in 2000 and is host of IPR’s daily noon talk show River to River, which he also helps produce. Prior to joining IPR, Ben lived and worked in Europe for more ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa — River Action ... Underwriters receive a season ticket to all six films, a QCEFS t-shirt and special recognition on promotional materials, including social media and pre ...

The Quad-City Blues‘ 14th Annual Blues Benefit Game will be Sunday, Feb. 16, at the River’s Edge Rink, 700 W. River Drive, ...

ORANGE CITY—Orange City was announced as the kickoff city for RAGBRAI LII, the annual late July event in which thousands of bicyclists pedal across the state of Iowa.

the Des Moines River into Des Moines and Ottumwa, and the Iowa River into Iowa City. The South Skunk River segment flows through a rural area southeast of Des Moines. Once a water body or segment ...

In 2024, the Iowa Supreme Court granted a man convicted ... Opponents argue constitutional rights are at stake. On this River to River, host Ben Kieffer speaks with a family advocate who works ...