Iowa regions fail to join free flood program

Even after unprecedented flooding, 131 Iowa cities and counties have not signed up for the National Flood Insurance Program. More

Central Iowans race onto national stage

The Des Moines area will have six triathletes entered in Saturday’s Ironman World Triathlon Championships in Hawaii. That’s the same number as Boston, Philadelphia and Dallas combined and just one less than Chicago. More

Des Moines gas prices among U.S. lowest

A drop: Gas prices could hit $2.50 a gallon, one expert says.
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Enough attacks: Show how you'll lead

It's getting uglier out on the presidential-campaign trail. More

Today's Inbox: Panic isn't what you want to see in presidential candidate 7:55 am

With less than 30 days left before the election and McCain-Palin falling in the polls, it’s obvious the panic has set in. More

West Des Moines says 3 unrelated adults is maximum for single-family home

No more than three unrelated adults can live in a single-family home in West Des Moines starting Friday. More